The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12) vs. Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)

€ 35,600
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12) C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 42,000
 Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) C 280
€ 35,600
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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length and width, but the C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY is 0.1 inches taller.
C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
C 280
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12)
69.7
79.1
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
69.7
79.1
69.7 in
Width
69.7 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
57 in
Height
56.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
108.7
180.6
180.6 in
Length
180.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
C 280
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4674 lb
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.57 %
Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)

General

C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
C 280
W204
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
C 280
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
M 271.952
Engine Code
M 272.948
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
154 hp
228 hp
C 280
184 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
C 280

Performance

C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
C 280
139 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

C 280

▶ REPLAY
21.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.81 lb/hp
C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
21.4 lb/hp
15.81 lb/hp
C 280

Fuel Economy / Emissions

C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
C 280
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
25 mpg
C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
37 mpg
25 mpg
C 280
27 mpg
city
18 mpg
47 mpg
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
573 mi
Range
436 mi
C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
573 mi
436 mi
C 280
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
178.2 kWh
C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
121.2 kWh
178.2 kWh
C 280
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
C 280
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data