The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09) vs. Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC Automatic (11 - 15)
€ 36,200
€ 31,400
€ 36,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400
ⓘ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. The Mercedes C 230 is 5.5 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC.
Mercedes C 230
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
56.9
69.7
79.1
56.7
72.4
80.3
69.7 in
Width
72.4 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.9 in
Height
56.7 in
108.7
180.6
106.5
186
180.6 in
Length
186 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 230
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
9.42 %
General
Mercedes C 230
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
W204
Generation
CU1/CW1
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 230
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.921
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 230
201 hp
148 hp
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 230
181 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
Performance
Mercedes C 230
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
149 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 230
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
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16.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.32 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230
16.89 lb/hp
25.32 lb/hp
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 230
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes C 230
26 mpg
39 mpg
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
18 mpg
city
29 mpg
35 mpg
highway
47 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
450 mi
Range
662 mi
Mercedes C 230
450 mi
662 mi
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
125.5 kWh
Mercedes C 230
172.4 kWh
125.5 kWh
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 230
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
