The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 (18 - ..) vs. Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
€ 34,500
€ 42,000
€ 34,500
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 180 is 3.9 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the C 280.
C 180
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 180
C 280
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
11.93 %
General
C 180
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)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
C 180
C 280
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
M 274.910
Engine Code
M 272.948
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
C 180
154 hp
228 hp
C 280
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
C 180
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
C 280
Performance
C 180
C 280
140 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
C 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
C 280
▶ REPLAY
20.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.81 lb/hp
C 180
20.62 lb/hp
15.81 lb/hp
C 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
C 180
C 280
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
25 mpg
C 180
40 mpg
25 mpg
C 280
31 mpg
city
18 mpg
48 mpg
highway
33 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
432 mi
Range
436 mi
C 180
432 mi
436 mi
C 280
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
178.2 kWh
C 180
111.8 kWh
178.2 kWh
C 280
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
235 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
C 180
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
