The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 11)

€ 42,000
Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) C 280
€ 43,500
 Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 11) C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,500

ⓘ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 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY are absolutely identical. Both are 180.6 inches long, 69.7 inches wide and 56.9 inches tall.
C 280
C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
69.7
79.1
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 11)
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
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 11)
108.7
180.6
180.6 in
Length
180.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

C 280
C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4806 lb
Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.38 %
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 11)

General

C 280
C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
W204
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

C 280
C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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 272.948
Engine Code
OM 651.912
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 4200 rpm
C 280
228 hp
201 hp
C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
C 280
221 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

C 280
C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
151 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

C 280

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
15.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.37 lb/hp
C 280
15.81 lb/hp
18.37 lb/hp
C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

C 280
C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
37 mpg
C 280
25 mpg
37 mpg
C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
18 mpg
city
27 mpg
33 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
436 mi
Range
573 mi
C 280
436 mi
573 mi
C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
131.6 kWh
C 280
178.2 kWh
131.6 kWh
C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

C 280
C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data