The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda RX-8 High-Power (09 - 10) vs. Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé 7G-TRONIC (11 - 15)
€ 38,200
Mazda RX-8 High-Power € 44,700
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the Mazda RX-8 High-Power is 4.7 inches shorter and 2.6 inches lower.
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
69.7 in
Width
69.7 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.6 in
52.8 in
Height
55.4 in
176 in
Length
180.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
595 lb
16.26 %
General
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
SE
Generation
C204
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
2-cylinder rotary engine (Wankel engine) (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Code
OM 651.911
0
Valves
4
2
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
228 hp
at 8200 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
228 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
156 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
156 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
Performance
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
145 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
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13.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.21 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
13.44 lb/hp
18.21 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
20 mpg
48 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
15 mpg
city
38 mpg
26 mpg
highway
57 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
351 mi
Range
748 mi
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
351 mi
748 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
Environmental Impact
217.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
100.7 kWh
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
217.9 kWh
100.7 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
481 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
4
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data