The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09) vs. Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 10)
€ 36,200

€ 32,200

€ 36,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length and width, but the C 230 is 0.1 inches lower.
C 230
C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
56.9
69.7
79.1
57
69.7
79.1
69.7 in
Width
69.7 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.9 in
Height
57 in
108.7
180.6
108.7
180.6
180.6 in
Length
180.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
C 230
C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.89 %

General
C 230
C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
W204
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
C 230
C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
M 272.921
Engine Code
M 271.910


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5200 rpm
C 230
201 hp
154 hp
C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
C 230
181 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
C 230
C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
149 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

C 230
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
16.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.19 lb/hp
C 230
16.89 lb/hp
21.19 lb/hp
C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
C 230
C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
35 mpg
C 230
26 mpg
35 mpg
C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
18 mpg
city
25 mpg
35 mpg
highway
46 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
450 mi
Range
612 mi
C 230
450 mi
612 mi
C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
127 kWh
C 230
172.4 kWh
127 kWh
C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
C 230
C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
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