The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda RX-8 STD-Power (03 - 09) vs. Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé (11 - 12)

€ 29,600
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power (03 - 09) Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
€ 33,300
 Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé (11 - 12) Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same width, but the Mazda RX-8 STD-Power is 6.3 inches shorter and 2.6 inches lower.
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
52.8
Blueprint Mazda RX-8 STD-Power (03 - 09)
69.7
77.6
55.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé (11 - 12)
69.7
78.6
69.7 in
Width
69.7 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.6 in
52.8 in
Height
55.4 in
Blueprint Mazda RX-8 STD-Power (03 - 09)
106.3
174.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé (11 - 12)
108.7
180.7
174.4 in
Length
180.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
3082 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power (03 - 09)
Weight Difference:
225 lb
6.8 %
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé (11 - 12)

General

Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
SE
Generation
C204
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
2-cylinder rotary engine (Wankel engine) (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Code
M 271.952
0
Valves
4
2
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
189 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
189 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
162 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé

Performance

Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
139 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda RX-8 STD-Power

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé

▶ REPLAY
16.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.47 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
16.31 lb/hp
21.47 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
22 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
16 mpg
city
25 mpg
29 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
357 mi
Range
547 mi
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
357 mi
547 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
Environmental Impact
200.8 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).
127 kWh
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
200.8 kWh
127 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
430 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
4
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
930 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data