The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 Coupé 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. Nissan 350Z Coupé (03 - 05)
€ 45,300
€ 34,900
€ 45,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes C 300 Coupé is 14.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 3.6 inches taller than the Nissan 350Z Coupé.
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
Nissan 350Z Coupé
55.4
71.3
79.4
51.8
71.5
79.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
55.4 in
Height
51.8 in
111.8
184.5
104.3
169.7
184.5 in
Length
169.7 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
Nissan 350Z Coupé
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.18 %
General
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
Nissan 350Z Coupé
C205
Generation
Z33
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
Nissan 350Z Coupé
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
Nissan VQ
M 274.920
Engine Code
VQ35DE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
242 hp
276 hp
Nissan 350Z Coupé
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
268 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
273 lb‑ft
268 lb‑ft
Nissan 350Z Coupé
Performance
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
Nissan 350Z Coupé
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan 350Z Coupé
▶ REPLAY
14.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.78 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
14.26 lb/hp
12.78 lb/hp
Nissan 350Z Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
Nissan 350Z Coupé
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
37 mpg
21 mpg
Nissan 350Z Coupé
28 mpg
city
15 mpg
46 mpg
highway
27 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
651 mi
Range
436 mi
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
651 mi
436 mi
Nissan 350Z Coupé
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).
216 kWh
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
119.4 kWh
216 kWh
Nissan 350Z Coupé
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3 und D4
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
439 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
Nissan 350Z Coupé
2
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
2
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
485 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
