The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
€ 42,000
€ 48,500
€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,500
ⓘ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 0.2 inches lower.
C 280
C 350
56.9
69.7
79.1
57
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
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 350
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4751 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.09 %
General
C 280
C 350
W204
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
C 280
C 350
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 272.971
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
C 280
228 hp
268 hp
C 350
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
C 280
221 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
C 350
Performance
C 280
C 350
151 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
C 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
C 350
▶ REPLAY
15.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.74 lb/hp
C 280
15.81 lb/hp
13.74 lb/hp
C 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
C 280
C 350
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
24 mpg
C 280
25 mpg
24 mpg
C 350
18 mpg
city
16 mpg
33 mpg
highway
31 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
436 mi
Range
410 mi
C 280
436 mi
410 mi
C 350
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).
189.4 kWh
C 280
178.2 kWh
189.4 kWh
C 350
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
C 280
C 350
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
