The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) vs. Renault Talisman TCe 225 GPFEDC (18 - 20)
€ 42,000

€ 43,100

€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,100
ⓘ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 26.3 cm shorter, 9.8 cm narrower and 1.9 cm lower than the Renault Talisman TCe 225 GPF.
Mercedes C 280
Renault Talisman TCe 225 GPF
1444
1770
2008
1463
1868
2081
1770 mm
Width
1868 mm
2008 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2081 mm
1444 mm
Height
1463 mm
2760
4586
2808
4849
4586 mm
Length
4849 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2808 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 280
Renault Talisman TCe 225 GPF
1635 kg
Kerb Weight
1562 kg
2120 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2064 kg

Weight Difference:
73 kg
4.46 %

General
Mercedes C 280
Renault Talisman TCe 225 GPF
W204
Generation
RFD
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 280
Renault Talisman TCe 225 GPF
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.948
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2996 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
228 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
222 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 bhp
222 bhp
Renault Talisman TCe 225 GPF
300 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 280
300 NM
300 NM
Renault Talisman TCe 225 GPF
Performance
Mercedes C 280
Renault Talisman TCe 225 GPF
151 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
103 m
0.000 sec

Renault Talisman TCe 225 GPF
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7.17 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.04 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 280
7.17 kg/bhp
7.04 kg/bhp
Renault Talisman TCe 225 GPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 280
Renault Talisman TCe 225 GPF
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes C 280
30 mpg
39 mpg
Renault Talisman TCe 225 GPF
21 mpg
city
29 mpg
39 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
47 L
436 mi
Range
406 mi
Mercedes C 280
436 mi
406 mi
Renault Talisman TCe 225 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).
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).
136.5 kWh
Mercedes C 280
178.2 kWh
136.5 kWh
Renault Talisman TCe 225 GPF
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
224 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 280
Renault Talisman TCe 225 GPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
502 kg
475 L
Boot Capacity
608 L











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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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