The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 200 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
€ 39,200
€ 39,800
€ 39,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,800
ⓘ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 200 is 3.9 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the C 280.
C 200
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 200
C 280
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7 %
General
C 200
C 280
W205
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
C 200
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 274.920
Engine Code
M 272.947
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
C 200
181 hp
228 hp
C 280
221 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
C 200
221 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
C 280
Performance
C 200
C 280
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
C 200
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
C 280
▶ REPLAY
17.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.23 lb/hp
C 200
17.85 lb/hp
15.23 lb/hp
C 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
C 200
C 280
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
26 mpg
C 200
42 mpg
26 mpg
C 280
32 mpg
city
18 mpg
52 mpg
highway
34 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
455 mi
Range
446 mi
C 200
455 mi
446 mi
C 280
Environmental Impact
106.1 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 200
106.1 kWh
174.3 kWh
C 280
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
C 200
C 280
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
