The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power (03 - 09) vs. Mercedes C 300 Coupé 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19)
€ 29,600
€ 47,000
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda RX-8 STD-Power is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10.1 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the Mercedes C 300 Coupé.
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
52.8
69.7
77.6
55.3
71.3
79.4
69.7 in
Width
71.3 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
52.8 in
Height
55.3 in
106.3
174.4
111.8
184.5
174.4 in
Length
184.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
3082 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4619 lb
Weight Difference:
445 lb
12.62 %
General
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
SE
Generation
C205
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
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
2-cylinder rotary engine (Wankel engine) (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 264
Engine Code
M 264.920
0
Valves
4
2
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
189 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
189 hp
254 hp
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
162 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
162 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
Performance
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
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16.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.89 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
16.31 lb/hp
13.89 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
22 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
16 mpg
city
26 mpg
29 mpg
highway
45 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
357 mi
Range
612 mi
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
357 mi
612 mi
Mercedes C 300 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).
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 300 Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
430 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
4
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
930 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
