The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 11)
€ 39,800
		
					
					€ 43,500
					
					
					€ 39,800
					Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
					€ 43,500
				ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the C 280 and the C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY are absolutely identical. Both are 180.6 inches long, 69.7 inches wide and 56.9 inches tall.
				
				C 280
					C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
				56.9
							
							69.7
							
							79.1
							
						56.9
							
							69.7
															
							79.1
							
						69.7 in
					Width
					69.7 in
				79.1 in
					Width Incl. Mirrors
					79.1 in
				56.9 in
					Height
					56.9 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 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
				3472 lb
					Curb Weight
					3693 lb
				4542 lb
					Gross Vehicle
Weight
					Weight
4806 lb
				
								Weight Difference:
								220 lb
									5.96 %
								
								General
C 280
					C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
				W204
	
					Generation
					W204
				Sedan
	
					Car Body Style
					Sedan
				Mid-Grade Unleaded
					Fuel Type
					Diesel
				
Rear-wheel drive
					Drivetrain
					Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
						
7-speed automatic transmission
					Transmission
					7-speed automatic transmission
				Engine
C 280
					C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
				V6 gasoline engine (naturally  aspirated engine)
	
					Engine Type
					Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
				Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
M 272.947
Engine Code
OM 651.912


4
Valves
					4
6
Cylinders
					4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
					2.1 L / 103 cu in
228 hp
						at 6000 rpm
					Power
					201 hp
						at 4200 rpm
					C 280
						228 hp
						201 hp
						C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
					221 lb‑ft
						at 2500 rpm
					Max. Torque
					369 lb‑ft
						at 1600 rpm
					C 280
						221 lb‑ft
						369 lb‑ft
						C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
					Performance
C 280
					C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
				
							
							
							155 mph
						
					Maximum Speed
					
							
							
							149 mph
						
					7.2 sec
					Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
					7 sec
				
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
328 ft
							0.000 sec
								
								C 280
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
318 ft
							0.000 sec
								
								C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
						15.23 lb/hp
					Weight-to-Power Ratio
					18.37 lb/hp
						
				C 280
						15.23 lb/hp
						18.37 lb/hp
						C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
					Fuel Economy / Emissions
C 280
					C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
				Fuel Economy
	
				
						26 mpg
						
					
					combined
					
						37 mpg
						
					
				C 280
						26 mpg
						37 mpg
						C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
					18 mpg
					city
					27 mpg
						
				34 mpg
					highway
					47 mpg
						
				17.4 gal
					Fuel Tank Capacity
					15.6 gal
						446 mi
					Range
					573 mi
				C 280
						446 mi
						573 mi
						C 250 CDI 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).
131.6 kWh
						
				C 280
						174.3 kWh
						131.6 kWh
						C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
					Euro 4 / Euro 5
					Emission Standard
					Euro 5
						
				352 g/mi (NEFZ)
					CO2 Emissions
					269 g/mi (NEFZ)
						
				Practical Convenience
C 280
					C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
				4
					Doors
					4
				5
					No. of Seats
					5
				1069 lb
					Maximum Payload
					1113 lb
				13.5 cu ft
					Trunk Volume
					13.5 cu ft
				









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					Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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