The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 180 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19)
€ 42,000
€ 36,600
€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600
ⓘ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 180.
C 280
C 180
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 180
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
10.71 %
General
C 280
C 180
W204
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
C 280
C 180
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 272.948
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
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
C 280
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
C 180
Performance
C 280
C 180
151 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
C 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
C 180
▶ REPLAY
15.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.9 lb/hp
C 280
15.81 lb/hp
20.9 lb/hp
C 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
C 280
C 180
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
38 mpg
C 280
25 mpg
38 mpg
C 180
18 mpg
city
29 mpg
33 mpg
highway
47 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
436 mi
Range
411 mi
C 280
436 mi
411 mi
C 180
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
117.5 kWh
C 280
178.2 kWh
117.5 kWh
C 180
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
C 280
C 180
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
