The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 300 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
€ 44,600

€ 44,800

€ 44,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,800
ⓘ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 300.
C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
C 300
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 300
3693 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
9.26 %

General
C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
C 300
W204
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
C 300
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
OM 651.912
Engine Code
M 274.920


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
201 hp
242 hp
C 300
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
369 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
C 300
Performance
C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
C 300
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

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

C 300
▶ REPLAY
18.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.85 lb/hp
C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
18.37 lb/hp
13.85 lb/hp
C 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
C 300
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
37 mpg
C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
44 mpg
37 mpg
C 300
35 mpg
city
29 mpg
51 mpg
highway
45 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
679 mi
Range
651 mi
C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
679 mi
651 mi
C 300
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).
119.4 kWh
C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
111 kWh
119.4 kWh
C 300
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
C 300
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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