The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09) vs. Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15 (15 - 16)
€ 36,200
€ 30,900
€ 36,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 230 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 11.2 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15.
Mercedes C 230
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
56.9
69.7
79.1
57.1
72.4
82.3
69.7 in
Width
72.4 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.3 in
56.9 in
Height
57.1 in
108.7
180.6
111.4
191.7
180.6 in
Length
191.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 230
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.72 %
General
Mercedes C 230
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
W204
Generation
GJ
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 230
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes C 230
201 hp
163 hp
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 230
181 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
Performance
Mercedes C 230
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
149 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 230
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
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16.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.6 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230
16.89 lb/hp
18.6 lb/hp
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 230
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes C 230
26 mpg
39 mpg
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
18 mpg
city
31 mpg
35 mpg
highway
47 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
450 mi
Range
642 mi
Mercedes C 230
450 mi
642 mi
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
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).
113.6 kWh
Mercedes C 230
172.4 kWh
113.6 kWh
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 230
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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