The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) vs. Renault Talisman TCe 160 GPF EDC (20 - ..)

€ 42,000
Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) Mercedes C 280
€ 35,300
 Renault Talisman TCe 160 GPF EDC (20 - ..) Renault Talisman TCe 160 GPF
€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes C 280 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10.4 inches shorter, 3.9 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Renault Talisman TCe 160 GPF.
Mercedes C 280
Renault Talisman TCe 160 GPF
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
69.7
79.1
57.3
Blueprint Renault Talisman TCe 160 GPF EDC (20 - ..)
73.5
81.9
69.7 in
Width
73.5 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
56.9 in
Height
57.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint Renault Talisman TCe 160 GPF EDC (20 - ..)
110.6
190.9
180.6 in
Length
190.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 280
Renault Talisman TCe 160 GPF
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3298 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4491 lb
Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
Weight Difference:
306 lb
8.49 %
Renault Talisman TCe 160 GPF EDC (20 - ..)

General

Mercedes C 280
Renault Talisman TCe 160 GPF
W204
Generation
RFD
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 280
Renault Talisman TCe 160 GPF
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.948
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 hp
158 hp
Renault Talisman TCe 160 GPF
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Mercedes C 280
221 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Renault Talisman TCe 160 GPF

Performance

Mercedes C 280
Renault Talisman TCe 160 GPF
151 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Talisman TCe 160 GPF

▶ REPLAY
15.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.87 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
15.81 lb/hp
20.87 lb/hp
Renault Talisman TCe 160 GPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 280
Renault Talisman TCe 160 GPF
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mercedes C 280
25 mpg
42 mpg
Renault Talisman TCe 160 GPF
18 mpg
city
34 mpg
33 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
436 mi
Range
566 mi
Mercedes C 280
436 mi
566 mi
Renault Talisman TCe 160 GPF
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).
106.1 kWh
Mercedes C 280
178.2 kWh
106.1 kWh
Renault Talisman TCe 160 GPF
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 280
Renault Talisman TCe 160 GPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1193 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data