The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) vs. Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP (13 - 15)
€ 37,400

€ 33,200

€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,200
ⓘ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 11 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP.
Mercedes C 280
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
56.9
69.7
79.1
57.1
72.4
82.3
69.7 in
Width
72.4 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.3 in
56.9 in
Height
57.1 in
108.7
180.6
111.4
191.5
180.6 in
Length
191.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 280
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb

Weight Difference:
375 lb
10.94 %

General
Mercedes C 280
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
W204
Generation
GJ
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 280
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.947
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 hp
163 hp
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 280
221 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
Performance
Mercedes C 280
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
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15.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.73 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
15.04 lb/hp
18.73 lb/hp
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 280
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes C 280
26 mpg
40 mpg
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
18 mpg
city
32 mpg
35 mpg
highway
48 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
446 mi
Range
653 mi
Mercedes C 280
446 mi
653 mi
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
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).
111.8 kWh
Mercedes C 280
174.3 kWh
111.8 kWh
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 280
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.8 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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