The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 350 CDI 7G-TRONIC (09 - 09)
€ 42,000
€ 44,900
€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,900
ⓘ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 CDI
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 CDI
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.82 %
General
C 280
C 350 CDI
W204
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
C 280
C 350 CDI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
M 272.948
Engine Code
OM 642.960
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
C 280
228 hp
221 hp
C 350 CDI
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
C 280
221 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
C 350 CDI
Performance
C 280
C 350 CDI
151 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
C 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
C 350 CDI
▶ REPLAY
15.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.96 lb/hp
C 280
15.81 lb/hp
16.96 lb/hp
C 350 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
C 280
C 350 CDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
32 mpg
C 280
25 mpg
32 mpg
C 350 CDI
18 mpg
city
24 mpg
33 mpg
highway
40 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
436 mi
Range
562 mi
C 280
436 mi
562 mi
C 350 CDI
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).
150.2 kWh
C 280
178.2 kWh
150.2 kWh
C 350 CDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
C 280
C 350 CDI
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
