The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 300 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)

€ 41,100
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 44,800
 Mercedes C 300 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) C 300
€ 41,100
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
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
69.7
79.1
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
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
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4597 lb
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.87 %
Mercedes C 300 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)

General

C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
C 300
W204
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-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 651.911
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 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

C 300

▶ REPLAY
17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.85 lb/hp
C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
17.71 lb/hp
13.85 lb/hp
C 300

Fuel Economy / Emissions

C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
C 300
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
37 mpg
C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
42 mpg
37 mpg
C 300
30 mpg
city
29 mpg
55 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
655 mi
Range
651 mi
C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
655 mi
651 mi
C 300
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).
119.4 kWh
C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
115.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
C 300
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 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
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data