The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) vs. Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC (11 - 15)
€ 37,400
€ 29,500
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘ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. The Mercedes C 280 is 5.5 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC.
Mercedes C 280
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
56.9
69.7
79.1
56.7
72.4
80.3
69.7 in
Width
72.4 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.9 in
Height
56.7 in
108.7
180.6
106.5
186
180.6 in
Length
186 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 280
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3598 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
170 lb
4.72 %
General
Mercedes C 280
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
W204
Generation
CU1/CW1
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
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.947
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 hp
148 hp
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 280
221 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
Performance
Mercedes C 280
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
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15.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.31 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
15.04 lb/hp
24.31 lb/hp
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 280
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes C 280
26 mpg
44 mpg
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
18 mpg
city
35 mpg
35 mpg
highway
53 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
446 mi
Range
762 mi
Mercedes C 280
446 mi
762 mi
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
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).
109.1 kWh
Mercedes C 280
174.3 kWh
109.1 kWh
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 280
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
877 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
