The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09) vs. Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 120 (18 - 19)
€ 36,200
€ 31,700
€ 36,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700
ⓘ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 10.4 inches shorter, 3.9 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 120.
Mercedes C 230
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 120
56.9
69.7
79.1
57.6
73.5
81.9
69.7 in
Width
73.5 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
56.9 in
Height
57.6 in
108.7
180.6
110.6
190.9
180.6 in
Length
190.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 230
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 120
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3545 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4755 lb
Weight Difference:
150 lb
4.23 %
General
Mercedes C 230
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 120
W204
Generation
RFD
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 230
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 120
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
1.7 L / 83 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 230
201 hp
118 hp
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 120
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 230
181 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 120
Performance
Mercedes C 230
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 120
149 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 230
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 120
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16.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.04 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230
16.89 lb/hp
30.04 lb/hp
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 230
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 120
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Mercedes C 230
26 mpg
51 mpg
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 120
18 mpg
city
43 mpg
35 mpg
highway
57 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
450 mi
Range
702 mi
Mercedes C 230
450 mi
702 mi
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 120
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).
94.6 kWh
Mercedes C 230
172.4 kWh
94.6 kWh
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 120
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 230
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 120
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1210 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
