The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) vs. Peugeot 508 VTi 120 EGS6 (14 - 15)
€ 39,800

€ 25,300

€ 39,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,300
ⓘ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 9.6 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Peugeot 508 VTi 120.
Mercedes C 280
Peugeot 508 VTi 120
56.9
69.7
79.1
57.3
72
81.4
69.7 in
Width
72 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
56.9 in
Height
57.3 in
108.7
180.6
110.9
190.2
180.6 in
Length
190.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 280
Peugeot 508 VTi 120
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
7 %

General
Mercedes C 280
Peugeot 508 VTi 120
W204
Generation
8
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 automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
Mercedes C 280
Peugeot 508 VTi 120
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 hp
118 hp
Peugeot 508 VTi 120
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
115 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes C 280
221 lb‑ft
115 lb‑ft
Peugeot 508 VTi 120
Performance
Mercedes C 280
Peugeot 508 VTi 120
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

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

Peugeot 508 VTi 120
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15.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.37 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
15.23 lb/hp
27.37 lb/hp
Peugeot 508 VTi 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 280
Peugeot 508 VTi 120
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes C 280
26 mpg
41 mpg
Peugeot 508 VTi 120
18 mpg
city
31 mpg
34 mpg
highway
51 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
446 mi
Range
771 mi
Mercedes C 280
446 mi
771 mi
Peugeot 508 VTi 120
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).
109.9 kWh
Mercedes C 280
174.3 kWh
109.9 kWh
Peugeot 508 VTi 120
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 280
Peugeot 508 VTi 120
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.1 cu ft