The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda RX-8 STD-Power (03 - 09) vs. Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé 7G-TRONIC (11 - 15)

€ 29,600
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power (03 - 09) Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
€ 44,700
 Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé 7G-TRONIC (11 - 15) Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
€ 29,600
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 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 250 CDI Coupé
52.8
Blueprint Mazda RX-8 STD-Power (03 - 09)
69.7
77.6
55.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé 7G-TRONIC (11 - 15)
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 250 CDI Coupé 7G-TRONIC (11 - 15)
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 250 CDI Coupé
3082 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4696 lb
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power (03 - 09)
Weight Difference:
578 lb
15.79 %
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé 7G-TRONIC (11 - 15)

General

Mazda RX-8 STD-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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mazda RX-8 STD-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
189 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
189 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
162 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
162 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé

Performance

Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
139 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda RX-8 STD-Power

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé

▶ REPLAY
16.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.21 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
16.31 lb/hp
18.21 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
22 mpg
48 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
16 mpg
city
38 mpg
29 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
357 mi
Range
748 mi
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
357 mi
748 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI 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).
100.7 kWh
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
200.8 kWh
100.7 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
430 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Mercedes C 250 CDI 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