The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
€ 44,900
€ 53,500
€ 44,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the C 300 and the C 400 are absolutely identical. Both are 184.5 inches long, 71.3 inches wide and 56.8 inches tall.
C 300
C 400
56.8
71.3
79.5
56.8
71.3
79.5
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56.8 in
Height
56.8 in
111.8
184.5
111.8
184.5
184.5 in
Length
184.5 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
C 300
C 400
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.61 %
General
C 300
C 400
W205
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
C 300
C 400
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
M 274.920
Engine Code
M 276.823
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
C 300
242 hp
328 hp
C 400
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
C 300
273 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
C 400
Performance
C 300
C 400
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
C 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
C 400
▶ REPLAY
13.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.06 lb/hp
C 300
13.85 lb/hp
11.06 lb/hp
C 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
C 300
C 400
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
32 mpg
C 300
37 mpg
32 mpg
C 400
28 mpg
city
24 mpg
46 mpg
highway
41 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
651 mi
Range
562 mi
C 300
651 mi
562 mi
C 400
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
138.2 kWh
C 300
119.4 kWh
138.2 kWh
C 400
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
C 300
C 400
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
