The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) vs. Toyota Avensis 1.8 (12 - 15)
€ 39,800
€ 26,400
€ 39,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400
ⓘ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 4.9 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the Toyota Avensis 1.8.
Mercedes C 280
Toyota Avensis 1.8
56.9
69.7
79.1
58.3
71.3
81.1
69.7 in
Width
71.3 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.1 in
56.9 in
Height
58.3 in
108.7
180.6
106.3
185.4
180.6 in
Length
185.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 280
Toyota Avensis 1.8
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.95 %
General
Mercedes C 280
Toyota Avensis 1.8
W204
Generation
T27
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 manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 280
Toyota Avensis 1.8
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
2ZR-FAE
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
145 hp
at 6400 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 hp
145 hp
Toyota Avensis 1.8
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 280
221 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Toyota Avensis 1.8
Performance
Mercedes C 280
Toyota Avensis 1.8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Toyota Avensis 1.8
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15.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
15.23 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
Toyota Avensis 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 280
Toyota Avensis 1.8
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes C 280
26 mpg
36 mpg
Toyota Avensis 1.8
18 mpg
city
27 mpg
34 mpg
highway
44 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
446 mi
Range
574 mi
Mercedes C 280
446 mi
574 mi
Toyota Avensis 1.8
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).
123.1 kWh
Mercedes C 280
174.3 kWh
123.1 kWh
Toyota Avensis 1.8
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 280
Toyota Avensis 1.8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
