The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)
€ 37,400
€ 36,200
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the C 280 and the C 230 are absolutely identical. Both are 4586 mm long, 1770 mm wide and 1444 mm tall.
C 280
C 230
1444
1770
2008
1444
1770
2008
1770 mm
Width
1770 mm
2008 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1444 mm
Height
1444 mm
2760
4586
2760
4586
4586 mm
Length
4586 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
C 280
C 230
1555 kg
Kerb Weight
1540 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2025 kg
Weight Difference:
15 kg
0.96 %
General
C 280
C 230
W204
Generation
W204
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
C 280
C 230
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
M 272.947
Engine Code
M 272.921
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2996 CC
Engine Capacity
2496 CC
228 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
201 bhp
at 6100 rpm
C 280
228 bhp
201 bhp
C 230
300 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
245 NM
at 2900 rpm
C 280
300 NM
245 NM
C 230
Performance
C 280
C 230
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec
C 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
C 230
▶ REPLAY
6.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.66 kg/bhp
C 280
6.82 kg/bhp
7.66 kg/bhp
C 230
Fuel Economy / Emissions
C 280
C 230
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
31 mpg
C 280
31 mpg
31 mpg
C 230
21 mpg
city
21 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
42 mpg
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
446 mi
Range
450 mi
C 280
446 mi
450 mi
C 230
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).
172.4 kWh
C 280
174.3 kWh
172.4 kWh
C 230
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
220 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
C 280
C 230
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
475 L
Boot Capacity
475 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
