The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 160 9G-TRONIC (19 - 19) vs. Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
€ 35,300
€ 42,000
€ 35,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,000
ⓘ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. The C 160 is 3.9 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the C 280.
C 160
C 280
56.8
71.3
79.5
56.9
69.7
79.1
71.3 in
Width
69.7 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.8 in
Height
56.9 in
111.8
184.5
108.7
180.6
184.5 in
Length
180.6 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
C 160
C 280
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
9.79 %
General
C 160
C 280
W205
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
C 160
C 280
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 264
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
M 264.915
Engine Code
M 272.948
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
C 160
127 hp
228 hp
C 280
155 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
C 160
155 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
C 280
Performance
C 160
C 280
129 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
C 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
C 280
▶ REPLAY
25.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.81 lb/hp
C 160
25.61 lb/hp
15.81 lb/hp
C 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
C 160
C 280
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
25 mpg
C 160
38 mpg
25 mpg
C 280
29 mpg
city
18 mpg
46 mpg
highway
33 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
411 mi
Range
436 mi
C 160
411 mi
436 mi
C 280
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
178.2 kWh
C 160
117.5 kWh
178.2 kWh
C 280
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
249 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
C 160
C 280
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
