The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 d 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
€ 36,700
€ 37,400
€ 36,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400
ⓘ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 d is 3.9 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the C 280.
C 180 d
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 d
C 280
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.21 %
General
C 180 d
C 280
W205
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
C 180 d
C 280
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 272.947
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
114 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
C 180 d
114 hp
228 hp
C 280
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
C 180 d
207 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
C 280
Performance
C 180 d
C 280
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
C 180 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
C 280
▶ REPLAY
29.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.04 lb/hp
C 180 d
29.11 lb/hp
15.04 lb/hp
C 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
C 180 d
C 280
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
26 mpg
C 180 d
56 mpg
26 mpg
C 280
46 mpg
city
18 mpg
65 mpg
highway
35 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
606 mi
Range
446 mi
C 180 d
606 mi
446 mi
C 280
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
174.3 kWh
C 180 d
86.4 kWh
174.3 kWh
C 280
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
C 180 d
C 280
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
