The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 Coupé 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19) vs. Mazda RX-8 STD-Power (03 - 09)
€ 47,000
€ 29,600
€ 47,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 300 Coupé is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 10.1 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Mazda RX-8 STD-Power.
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
55.3
71.3
79.4
52.8
69.7
77.6
71.3 in
Width
69.7 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
55.3 in
Height
52.8 in
111.8
184.5
106.3
174.4
184.5 in
Length
174.4 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3082 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
445 lb
12.62 %
General
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
C205
Generation
SE
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
2-cylinder rotary engine (Wankel engine) (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 264
Engine Series
M 264.920
Engine Code
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
2
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
254 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 7000 rpm
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
254 hp
189 hp
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
273 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
273 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Performance
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
▶ REPLAY
13.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.31 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
13.89 lb/hp
16.31 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
35 mpg
22 mpg
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
26 mpg
city
16 mpg
45 mpg
highway
29 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
612 mi
Range
357 mi
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
612 mi
357 mi
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Environmental Impact
127 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).
200.8 kWh
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
127 kWh
200.8 kWh
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
267 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
430 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
2
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
930 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
