The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
€ 44,600

€ 48,500

€ 44,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,500
ⓘ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 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY is 0.2 inches lower.
C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
C 350
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 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
C 350
3693 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4751 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.3 %

General
C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
C 350
W204
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
C 350
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
OM 651.912
Engine Code
M 272.971


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
201 hp
268 hp
C 350
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
369 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
C 350
Performance
C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
C 350
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

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

C 350
▶ REPLAY
18.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.74 lb/hp
C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
18.37 lb/hp
13.74 lb/hp
C 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
C 350
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
24 mpg
C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
44 mpg
24 mpg
C 350
35 mpg
city
16 mpg
51 mpg
highway
31 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
679 mi
Range
410 mi
C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
679 mi
410 mi
C 350
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).
189.4 kWh
C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
111 kWh
189.4 kWh
C 350
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
C 350
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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