The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC (14 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)

€ 34,100
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC (14 - 15) C 180 BlueTEC
€ 36,200
 Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09) C 230
€ 34,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,200

ⓘ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 BlueTEC is 3.9 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the C 230.
C 180 BlueTEC
C 230
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC (14 - 15)
71.3
79.5
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)
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
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC (14 - 15)
111.8
184.5
Blueprint Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)
108.7
180.6
184.5 in
Length
180.6 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

C 180 BlueTEC
C 230
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4464 lb
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.56 %
Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)

General

C 180 BlueTEC
C 230
W205
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

C 180 BlueTEC
C 230
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 626
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
OM 626.951
Engine Code
M 272.921
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
114 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
C 180 BlueTEC
114 hp
201 hp
C 230
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
C 180 BlueTEC
207 lb‑ft
181 lb‑ft
C 230

Performance

C 180 BlueTEC
C 230
127 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

C 180 BlueTEC

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

C 230

▶ REPLAY
28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.89 lb/hp
C 180 BlueTEC
28.72 lb/hp
16.89 lb/hp
C 230

Fuel Economy / Emissions

C 180 BlueTEC
C 230
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
26 mpg
C 180 BlueTEC
62 mpg
26 mpg
C 230
52 mpg
city
18 mpg
69 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
450 mi
C 180 BlueTEC
670 mi
450 mi
C 230
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
172.4 kWh
C 180 BlueTEC
78.2 kWh
172.4 kWh
C 230
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

C 180 BlueTEC
C 230
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data