The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 180 Compressor Automatic (07 - 09)

€ 42,000
Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) C 280
€ 33,300
 Mercedes C 180 Compressor Automatic (07 - 09) C 180 Compressor
€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300

ⓘ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
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
69.7
79.1
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 Compressor Automatic (07 - 09)
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
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 Compressor Automatic (07 - 09)
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
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4376 lb
Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.27 %
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Automatic (07 - 09)

General

C 280
C 180 Compressor
W204
Generation
W204
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
5-speed automatic 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 272.948
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
151 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

C 280

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

C 180 Compressor

▶ REPLAY
15.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.47 lb/hp
C 280
15.81 lb/hp
21.47 lb/hp
C 180 Compressor

Fuel Economy / Emissions

C 280
C 180 Compressor
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
31 mpg
C 280
25 mpg
31 mpg
C 180 Compressor
18 mpg
city
22 mpg
33 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
436 mi
Range
539 mi
C 280
436 mi
539 mi
C 180 Compressor
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).
144 kWh
C 280
178.2 kWh
144 kWh
C 180 Compressor
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 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