The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 250 d 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
€ 37,400
€ 44,300
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The C 280 is 3.9 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the C 250 d.
C 280
C 250 d
56.9
69.7
79.1
56.8
71.3
79.5
69.7 in
Width
71.3 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56.9 in
Height
56.8 in
108.7
180.6
111.8
184.5
180.6 in
Length
184.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
C 280
C 250 d
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.5 %
General
C 280
C 250 d
W204
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
C 280
C 250 d
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
M 272.947
Engine Code
OM 651.921
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
C 280
228 hp
201 hp
C 250 d
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
C 280
221 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
C 250 d
Performance
C 280
C 250 d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
C 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
C 250 d
▶ REPLAY
15.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.49 lb/hp
C 280
15.04 lb/hp
17.49 lb/hp
C 250 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
C 280
C 250 d
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
55 mpg
C 280
26 mpg
55 mpg
C 250 d
18 mpg
city
44 mpg
35 mpg
highway
65 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
446 mi
Range
723 mi
C 280
446 mi
723 mi
C 250 d
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).
88.5 kWh
C 280
174.3 kWh
88.5 kWh
C 250 d
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
C 280
C 250 d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
