The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 220 CDI Automatic (07 - 09) vs. Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)

€ 38,200
Mercedes C 220 CDI Automatic (07 - 09) C 220 CDI
€ 42,000
 Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) C 280
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the C 220 CDI and the C 280 are absolutely identical. Both are 180.6 inches long, 69.7 inches wide and 56.9 inches tall.
C 220 CDI
C 280
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 220 CDI Automatic (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
69.7
79.1
69.7 in
Width
69.7 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.9 in
Height
56.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 220 CDI Automatic (07 - 09)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
108.7
180.6
180.6 in
Length
180.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

C 220 CDI
C 280
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4674 lb
Mercedes C 220 CDI Automatic (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.83 %
Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)

General

C 220 CDI
C 280
W204
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

C 220 CDI
C 280
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 646
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
OM 646.811
Engine Code
M 272.948
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
C 220 CDI
168 hp
228 hp
C 280
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
C 220 CDI
295 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
C 280

Performance

C 220 CDI
C 280
141 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

C 220 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

C 280

▶ REPLAY
21.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.81 lb/hp
C 220 CDI
21.06 lb/hp
15.81 lb/hp
C 280

Fuel Economy / Emissions

C 220 CDI
C 280
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
25 mpg
C 220 CDI
35 mpg
25 mpg
C 280
26 mpg
city
18 mpg
44 mpg
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
612 mi
Range
436 mi
C 220 CDI
612 mi
436 mi
C 280
Environmental Impact
137.9 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).
178.2 kWh
C 220 CDI
137.9 kWh
178.2 kWh
C 280
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

C 220 CDI
C 280
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data