The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 180 Compressor (07 - 09)
€ 37,400
€ 31,100
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘ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 Compressor
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 Compressor
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.49 %
General
C 280
C 180 Compressor
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 Compressor
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
M 272.947
Engine Code
M 271.952
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5200 rpm
C 280
228 hp
154 hp
C 180 Compressor
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
C 280
221 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
C 180 Compressor
Performance
C 280
C 180 Compressor
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
C 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
C 180 Compressor
▶ REPLAY
15.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.26 lb/hp
C 280
15.04 lb/hp
21.26 lb/hp
C 180 Compressor
Fuel Economy / Emissions
C 280
C 180 Compressor
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
32 mpg
C 280
26 mpg
32 mpg
C 180 Compressor
18 mpg
city
22 mpg
35 mpg
highway
42 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
446 mi
Range
554 mi
C 280
446 mi
554 mi
C 180 Compressor
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).
140.2 kWh
C 280
174.3 kWh
140.2 kWh
C 180 Compressor
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
C 280
C 180 Compressor
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
