The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 d Coupé 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18) vs. Mazda RX-8 High-Power (03 - 09)
€ 45,500

€ 32,300

€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 250 d Coupé is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 10.1 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Mazda RX-8 High-Power.
Mercedes C 250 d Coupé
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
55.4
71.3
79.4
52.8
69.7
77.6
71.3 in
Width
69.7 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
55.4 in
Height
52.8 in
111.8
184.5
106.3
174.4
184.5 in
Length
174.4 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 250 d Coupé
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3082 lb
4685 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb

Weight Difference:
545 lb
15.03 %

General
Mercedes C 250 d Coupé
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
C205
Generation
SE
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 250 d Coupé
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
2-cylinder rotary engine (Wankel engine) (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.921
Engine Code

4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
2
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 8200 rpm
Mercedes C 250 d Coupé
201 hp
228 hp
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
156 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 250 d Coupé
369 lb‑ft
156 lb‑ft
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Performance
Mercedes C 250 d Coupé
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
153 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 d Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda RX-8 High-Power
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18.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.52 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 d Coupé
18.04 lb/hp
13.52 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250 d Coupé
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Mercedes C 250 d Coupé
53 mpg
21 mpg
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
47 mpg
city
15 mpg
59 mpg
highway
27 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
706 mi
Range
339 mi
Mercedes C 250 d Coupé
706 mi
339 mi
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
212.1 kWh
Mercedes C 250 d Coupé
90.4 kWh
212.1 kWh
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
457 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250 d Coupé
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
2
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
919 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data