The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
€ 37,800

€ 37,400

€ 37,800
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length and width, but the C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY is 0.1 inches taller.
C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
C 280
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 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
C 280
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4641 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.2 %

General
C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
C 280
W204
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 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
C 280
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
OM 651.913
Engine Code
M 272.947


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
134 hp
at 2800 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
134 hp
228 hp
C 280
266 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
266 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
C 280
Performance
C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
C 280
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

C 280
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26.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.04 lb/hp
C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
26.16 lb/hp
15.04 lb/hp
C 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
C 280
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
26 mpg
C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
48 mpg
26 mpg
C 280
39 mpg
city
18 mpg
55 mpg
highway
35 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
748 mi
Range
446 mi
C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
748 mi
446 mi
C 280
Environmental Impact
100.7 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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
100.7 kWh
174.3 kWh
C 280
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
C 200 CDI 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










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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