The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (12 - 13)
€ 37,400
€ 33,100
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length and width, but the C 280 is 0.1 inches lower.
C 280
C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
56.9
69.7
79.1
57
69.7
79.1
69.7 in
Width
69.7 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.9 in
Height
57 in
108.7
180.6
108.7
180.6
180.6 in
Length
180.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
C 280
C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.45 %
General
C 280
C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
W204
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
C 280
C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
M 272.947
Engine Code
M 274.910
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
C 280
228 hp
154 hp
C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
C 280
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
C 280
C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
C 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
15.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.05 lb/hp
C 280
15.04 lb/hp
21.05 lb/hp
C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
C 280
C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
41 mpg
C 280
26 mpg
41 mpg
C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
18 mpg
city
31 mpg
35 mpg
highway
50 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
446 mi
Range
632 mi
C 280
446 mi
632 mi
C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
109.9 kWh
C 280
174.3 kWh
109.9 kWh
C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
C 280
C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
