The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 180 Compressor (07 - 09)
€ 41,100

€ 31,100

€ 41,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘ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 0.1 inches lower.
C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
C 180 Compressor
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 180 Compressor
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.06 %

General
C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
C 180 Compressor
W204
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
C 180 Compressor
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
OM 651.911
Engine Code
M 271.952


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5200 rpm
C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
201 hp
154 hp
C 180 Compressor
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
369 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
C 180 Compressor
Performance
C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
C 180 Compressor
149 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

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

C 180 Compressor
▶ REPLAY
17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.26 lb/hp
C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
17.71 lb/hp
21.26 lb/hp
C 180 Compressor
Fuel Economy / Emissions
C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
C 180 Compressor
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
32 mpg
C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
42 mpg
32 mpg
C 180 Compressor
30 mpg
city
22 mpg
55 mpg
highway
42 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
655 mi
Range
554 mi
C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
655 mi
554 mi
C 180 Compressor
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
140.2 kWh
C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
115.2 kWh
140.2 kWh
C 180 Compressor
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
C 180 Compressor
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 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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