The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 10) vs. Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)
€ 32,200

€ 36,200

€ 32,200
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length and width, but the C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY is 0.1 inches taller.
C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
C 230
57
69.7
79.1
56.9
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
108.7
180.6
108.7
180.6
180.6 in
Length
180.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
C 230
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.89 %

General
C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
C 230
W204
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
C 230
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
M 271.910
Engine Code
M 272.921


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
154 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
154 hp
201 hp
C 230
170 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
170 lb‑ft
181 lb‑ft
C 230
Performance
C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
C 230
143 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

C 230
▶ REPLAY
21.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.89 lb/hp
C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
21.19 lb/hp
16.89 lb/hp
C 230
Fuel Economy / Emissions
C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
C 230
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
26 mpg
C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
35 mpg
26 mpg
C 230
25 mpg
city
18 mpg
46 mpg
highway
35 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
612 mi
Range
450 mi
C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
612 mi
450 mi
C 230
Environmental Impact
127 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).
172.4 kWh
C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
127 kWh
172.4 kWh
C 230
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
C 230
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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