The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) vs. Dodge Avenger 2.0 (07 - 09)
€ 37,400
€ 22,300
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 280 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10.4 inches shorter, 2.9 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the Dodge Avenger 2.0.
Mercedes C 280
Dodge Avenger 2.0
56.9
69.7
79.1
58.9
72.6
80.4
69.7 in
Width
72.6 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
56.9 in
Height
58.9 in
108.7
180.6
108.9
190.9
180.6 in
Length
190.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 280
Dodge Avenger 2.0
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
Mercedes C 280
Dodge Avenger 2.0
W204
Generation
JS
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 280
Dodge Avenger 2.0
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
2.0L World Gasoline Engine
M 272.947
Engine Code
ECN
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 hp
154 hp
Dodge Avenger 2.0
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 5100 rpm
Mercedes C 280
221 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
Dodge Avenger 2.0
Performance
Mercedes C 280
Dodge Avenger 2.0
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Avenger 2.0
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15.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.26 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
15.04 lb/hp
22.26 lb/hp
Dodge Avenger 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 280
Dodge Avenger 2.0
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes C 280
26 mpg
30 mpg
Dodge Avenger 2.0
18 mpg
city
22 mpg
35 mpg
highway
39 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
446 mi
Range
502 mi
Mercedes C 280
446 mi
502 mi
Dodge Avenger 2.0
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
147.7 kWh
Mercedes C 280
174.3 kWh
147.7 kWh
Dodge Avenger 2.0
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 280
Dodge Avenger 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
