The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power (03 - 09) vs. Mercedes C 350 Coupé 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
€ 29,600
€ 48,700
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,700
ⓘ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 350 Coupé
52.8
69.7
77.6
55.4
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
106.3
174.4
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 350 Coupé
3082 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
478 lb
13.43 %
General
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Mercedes C 350 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
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Mercedes C 350 Coupé
2-cylinder rotary engine (Wankel engine) (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Code
M 276.957
0
Valves
4
2
Cylinders
6
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
189 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
189 hp
302 hp
Mercedes C 350 Coupé
162 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
162 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 350 Coupé
Performance
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Mercedes C 350 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 350 Coupé
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16.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.79 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
16.31 lb/hp
11.79 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Mercedes C 350 Coupé
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
22 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes C 350 Coupé
16 mpg
city
25 mpg
29 mpg
highway
44 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
357 mi
Range
603 mi
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
357 mi
603 mi
Mercedes C 350 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).
128.7 kWh
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
200.8 kWh
128.7 kWh
Mercedes C 350 Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
430 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Mercedes C 350 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
