The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 12)
€ 39,800
€ 33,100
€ 39,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,100
ⓘ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 0.1 inches lower.
C 280
C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
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 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.02 %
General
C 280
C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
W204
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
C 280
C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
M 272.947
Engine Code
M 271.952
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
C 280
228 hp
154 hp
C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
C 280
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
C 280
C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
C 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
15.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.19 lb/hp
C 280
15.23 lb/hp
21.19 lb/hp
C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
C 280
C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
35 mpg
C 280
26 mpg
35 mpg
C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
18 mpg
city
25 mpg
34 mpg
highway
45 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
446 mi
Range
547 mi
C 280
446 mi
547 mi
C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
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
C 280
174.3 kWh
127 kWh
C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
C 280
C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
