The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
€ 38,600

€ 53,600

€ 38,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,600
ⓘ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 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY is 3.9 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the C 400.
C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
C 400
56.9
69.7
79.1
56.8
71.3
79.5
69.7 in
Width
71.3 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56.9 in
Height
56.8 in
108.7
180.6
111.8
184.5
180.6 in
Length
184.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
C 400
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4663 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.12 %

General
C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
C 400
W204
Generation
W205
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
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
C 400
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
OM 651.911
Engine Code
M 276.823


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
168 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
168 hp
328 hp
C 400
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
295 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
C 400
Performance
C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
C 400
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

C 400
▶ REPLAY
21.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.06 lb/hp
C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
21.13 lb/hp
11.06 lb/hp
C 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
C 400
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
31 mpg
C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
42 mpg
31 mpg
C 400
30 mpg
city
22 mpg
55 mpg
highway
41 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
655 mi
Range
539 mi
C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
655 mi
539 mi
C 400
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
144 kWh
C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
115.2 kWh
144 kWh
C 400
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
C 400
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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