The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) vs. Dodge Avenger 2.0 CRD (07 - 09)

€ 37,400
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) Mercedes C 280
€ 24,300
 Dodge Avenger 2.0 CRD (07 - 09) Dodge Avenger 2.0 CRD
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300

ⓘ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 CRD.
Mercedes C 280
Dodge Avenger 2.0 CRD
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
69.7
79.1
58.9
Blueprint Dodge Avenger 2.0 CRD (07 - 09)
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
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint Dodge Avenger 2.0 CRD (07 - 09)
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 CRD
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.88 %
Dodge Avenger 2.0 CRD (07 - 09)

General

Mercedes C 280
Dodge Avenger 2.0 CRD
W204
Generation
JS
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 280
Dodge Avenger 2.0 CRD
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
VW EA188
M 272.947
Engine Code
BYL
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 hp
138 hp
Dodge Avenger 2.0 CRD
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 280
221 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
Dodge Avenger 2.0 CRD

Performance

Mercedes C 280
Dodge Avenger 2.0 CRD
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280

62 mph 62
mph

538 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Avenger 2.0 CRD

▶ REPLAY
15.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.12 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
15.04 lb/hp
26.12 lb/hp
Dodge Avenger 2.0 CRD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 280
Dodge Avenger 2.0 CRD
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Mercedes C 280
26 mpg
38 mpg
Dodge Avenger 2.0 CRD
18 mpg
city
29 mpg
35 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
446 mi
Range
631 mi
Mercedes C 280
446 mi
631 mi
Dodge Avenger 2.0 CRD
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).
127.6 kWh
Mercedes C 280
174.3 kWh
127.6 kWh
Dodge Avenger 2.0 CRD
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 280
Dodge Avenger 2.0 CRD
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data