The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé (13 - 15) vs. Mazda RX-8 STD-Power (03 - 09)
€ 38,500

€ 29,600

€ 38,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same width, but the Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition Coupé is 6.3 inches longer and 2.6 inches taller.
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition Coupé
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
55.4
69.7
78.6
52.8
69.7
77.6
69.7 in
Width
69.7 in
78.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
55.4 in
Height
52.8 in
108.7
180.7
106.3
174.4
180.7 in
Length
174.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition Coupé
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3082 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
478 lb
13.43 %

General
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition Coupé
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
C204
Generation
SE
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition Coupé
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
2-cylinder rotary engine (Wankel engine) (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.911
Engine Code

4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
2
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
168 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 7000 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition Coupé
168 hp
189 hp
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition Coupé
295 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Performance
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition Coupé
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
144 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
▶ REPLAY
21.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.31 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition Coupé
21.19 lb/hp
16.31 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition Coupé
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition Coupé
57 mpg
22 mpg
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
45 mpg
city
16 mpg
67 mpg
highway
29 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
894 mi
Range
357 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition Coupé
894 mi
357 mi
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
200.8 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition Coupé
84.3 kWh
200.8 kWh
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
430 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition Coupé
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
2
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
930 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data