The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 Coupé 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15) vs. Mazda RX-8 STD-Power (03 - 09)
€ 42,200
€ 29,600
€ 42,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same width, but the Mercedes C 250 Coupé is 6.3 inches longer and 2.6 inches taller.
Mercedes C 250 Coupé
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
55.4
69.7
78.6
52.8
69.7
77.6
69.7 in
Width
69.7 in
78.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
55.4 in
Height
52.8 in
108.7
180.7
106.3
174.4
180.7 in
Length
174.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 250 Coupé
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3082 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
335 lb
9.8 %
General
Mercedes C 250 Coupé
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
C204
Generation
SE
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 250 Coupé
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
2-cylinder rotary engine (Wankel engine) (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 271 EVO
Engine Series
M 271.860
Engine Code
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
2
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
201 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 7000 rpm
Mercedes C 250 Coupé
201 hp
189 hp
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
229 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 250 Coupé
229 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Performance
Mercedes C 250 Coupé
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
149 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250 Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
▶ REPLAY
17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.31 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 Coupé
17 lb/hp
16.31 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250 Coupé
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Mercedes C 250 Coupé
36 mpg
22 mpg
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
27 mpg
city
16 mpg
45 mpg
highway
29 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
564 mi
Range
357 mi
Mercedes C 250 Coupé
564 mi
357 mi
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
200.8 kWh
Mercedes C 250 Coupé
123.1 kWh
200.8 kWh
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
430 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250 Coupé
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
2
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
930 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
