The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC (14 - 15)
€ 44,600

€ 34,100

€ 44,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY is 3.9 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the C 180 BlueTEC.
C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
C 180 BlueTEC
56.9
69.7
79.1
56.8
71.3
79.5
69.7 in
Width
71.3 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56.9 in
Height
56.8 in
108.7
180.6
111.8
184.5
180.6 in
Length
184.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
C 180 BlueTEC
3693 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
419 lb
11.35 %

General
C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
C 180 BlueTEC
W204
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
C 180 BlueTEC
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 626
OM 651.912
Engine Code
OM 626.951


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3000 rpm
C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
201 hp
114 hp
C 180 BlueTEC
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
369 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
C 180 BlueTEC
Performance
C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
C 180 BlueTEC
149 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

C 180 BlueTEC
▶ REPLAY
18.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
18.37 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
C 180 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
C 180 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
62 mpg
C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
44 mpg
62 mpg
C 180 BlueTEC
35 mpg
city
52 mpg
51 mpg
highway
69 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
679 mi
Range
670 mi
C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
679 mi
670 mi
C 180 BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
111 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).
78.2 kWh
C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
111 kWh
78.2 kWh
C 180 BlueTEC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
C 180 BlueTEC
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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