The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) vs. Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 194 SKYACTIV-Drive (18 - ..)
€ 39,800

€ 37,700

€ 39,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,700
ⓘ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 11.2 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 194.
Mercedes C 280
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 194
56.9
69.7
79.1
57.1
72.4
82.3
69.7 in
Width
72.4 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.3 in
56.9 in
Height
57.1 in
108.7
180.6
111.4
191.7
180.6 in
Length
191.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 280
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 194
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3389 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4619 lb

Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.42 %

General
Mercedes C 280
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 194
W204
Generation
GJ
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 280
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 194
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.947
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
191 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 hp
191 hp
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 194
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
190 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 280
221 lb‑ft
190 lb‑ft
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 194
Performance
Mercedes C 280
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 194
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 194
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15.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.74 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
15.23 lb/hp
17.74 lb/hp
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 194
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 280
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 194
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes C 280
26 mpg
35 mpg
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 194
18 mpg
city
27 mpg
34 mpg
highway
44 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
446 mi
Range
575 mi
Mercedes C 280
446 mi
575 mi
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 194
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
127 kWh
Mercedes C 280
174.3 kWh
127 kWh
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 194
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 280
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 194
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1230 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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