The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 230 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
€ 42,000
€ 38,600
€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,600
ⓘ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 180.6 inches long, 69.7 inches wide and 56.9 inches tall.
C 280
C 230
56.9
69.7
79.1
56.9
69.7
79.1
69.7 in
Width
69.7 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.9 in
Height
56.9 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 230
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.58 %
General
C 280
C 230
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
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
C 280
C 230
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
M 272.948
Engine Code
M 272.921
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
C 280
228 hp
201 hp
C 230
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
C 280
221 lb‑ft
181 lb‑ft
C 230
Performance
C 280
C 230
151 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
C 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
C 230
▶ REPLAY
15.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.11 lb/hp
C 280
15.81 lb/hp
17.11 lb/hp
C 230
Fuel Economy / Emissions
C 280
C 230
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
26 mpg
C 280
25 mpg
26 mpg
C 230
18 mpg
city
18 mpg
33 mpg
highway
35 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
436 mi
Range
450 mi
C 280
436 mi
450 mi
C 230
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).
172.4 kWh
C 280
178.2 kWh
172.4 kWh
C 230
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
C 280
C 230
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
