The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09) vs. Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 36,200
€ 47,600
€ 36,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,600
ⓘ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 0.2 inches lower.
C 230
C 350 CDI 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 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3880 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4993 lb
Weight Difference:
485 lb
12.5 %
General
C 230
C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
W204
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
C 230
C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
M 272.921
Engine Code
OM 642.832
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
C 230
201 hp
228 hp
C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
C 230
181 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
C 230
C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
C 230
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
16.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.02 lb/hp
C 230
16.89 lb/hp
17.02 lb/hp
C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
C 230
C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
34 mpg
C 230
26 mpg
34 mpg
C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
18 mpg
city
26 mpg
35 mpg
highway
40 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
450 mi
Range
586 mi
C 230
450 mi
586 mi
C 350 CDI 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).
144 kWh
C 230
172.4 kWh
144 kWh
C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
C 230
C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
