The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 10)
€ 37,400
€ 32,200
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200
ⓘ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 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 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.81 %
General
C 280
C 180 Compressor 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 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
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 271.910
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 5200 rpm
C 280
228 hp
154 hp
C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
C 280
221 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
C 280
C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 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 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
15.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.19 lb/hp
C 280
15.04 lb/hp
21.19 lb/hp
C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
C 280
C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
35 mpg
C 280
26 mpg
35 mpg
C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
18 mpg
city
25 mpg
35 mpg
highway
46 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
446 mi
Range
612 mi
C 280
446 mi
612 mi
C 180 Compressor 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).
127 kWh
C 280
174.3 kWh
127 kWh
C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
C 280
C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
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
