The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 300 de 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
€ 39,800
€ 49,100
€ 39,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The C 280 is 3.9 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the C 300 de.
C 280
C 300 de
56.9
69.7
79.1
56.8
71.3
79.5
69.7 in
Width
71.3 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56.9 in
Height
56.8 in
108.7
180.6
111.8
184.5
180.6 in
Length
184.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
C 280
C 300 de
3472 lb
Curb Weight
4178 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5346 lb
Weight Difference:
705 lb
16.88 %
General
C 280
C 300 de
W204
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
C 280
C 300 de
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
M 272.947
Engine Code
OM 654.920
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 0 rpm
C 280
228 hp
302 hp
C 300 de
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
C 280
221 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
C 300 de
Performance
C 280
C 300 de
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
C 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
C 300 de
▶ REPLAY
15.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.83 lb/hp
C 280
15.23 lb/hp
13.83 lb/hp
C 300 de
Fuel Economy / Emissions
C 280
C 300 de
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
157 mpg
C 280
26 mpg
157 mpg
C 300 de
18 mpg
city
No data
34 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
446 mi
Range
2071 mi
C 280
446 mi
2071 mi
C 300 de
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).
30.9 kWh
C 280
174.3 kWh
30.9 kWh
C 300 de
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
53 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
C 280
C 300 de
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
