The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
€ 38,900

€ 37,400

€ 38,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY and the C 280 are absolutely identical. Both are 180.6 inches long, 69.7 inches wide and 56.9 inches tall.
C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
C 280
56.9
69.7
79.1
56.9
69.7
79.1
69.7 in
Width
69.7 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.9 in
Height
56.9 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 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
C 280
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.21 %

General
C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
C 280
W204
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
C 280
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 271 EVO
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
M 271.860
Engine Code
M 272.947


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
201 hp
228 hp
C 280
229 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
229 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
C 280
Performance
C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
C 280
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

C 280
▶ REPLAY
16.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.04 lb/hp
C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
16.51 lb/hp
15.04 lb/hp
C 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
C 280
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
26 mpg
C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
33 mpg
26 mpg
C 280
23 mpg
city
18 mpg
43 mpg
highway
35 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
509 mi
Range
446 mi
C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
509 mi
446 mi
C 280
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
174.3 kWh
C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
136.5 kWh
174.3 kWh
C 280
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
C 280
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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