The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 230 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) vs. Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
€ 38,600
€ 37,400
€ 38,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the C 230 and the C 280 are absolutely identical. Both are 180.6 inches long, 69.7 inches wide and 56.9 inches tall.
C 230
C 280
56.9
69.7
79.1
56.9
69.7
79.1
69.7 in
Width
69.7 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.9 in
Height
56.9 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 280
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.32 %
General
C 230
C 280
W204
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
C 230
C 280
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
M 272.921
Engine Code
M 272.947
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 6000 rpm
C 230
201 hp
228 hp
C 280
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
C 230
181 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
C 280
Performance
C 230
C 280
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
C 230
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
C 280
▶ REPLAY
17.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.04 lb/hp
C 230
17.11 lb/hp
15.04 lb/hp
C 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
C 230
C 280
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
26 mpg
C 230
26 mpg
26 mpg
C 280
18 mpg
city
18 mpg
35 mpg
highway
35 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
450 mi
Range
446 mi
C 230
450 mi
446 mi
C 280
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).
174.3 kWh
C 230
172.4 kWh
174.3 kWh
C 280
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
C 230
C 280
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
