The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon (09 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon (07 - 09)
€ 39,600
![Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon (09 - 11)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_C_S204.png)
€ 39,200
![Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon (07 - 09)](graphbase/cars/cars_big/Mercedes_C_S204.webp)
€ 39,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the C 300 Station Wagon and the C 280 Station Wagon are absolutely identical. Both are 181.1 inches long, 69.7 inches wide and 57.4 inches tall.
C 300 Station Wagon
C 280 Station Wagon
57.4
69.7
79.1
57.4
69.7
79.1
69.7 in
Width
69.7 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
57.4 in
Height
57.4 in
108.7
181.1
108.7
181.1
181.1 in
Length
181.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
C 300 Station Wagon
C 280 Station Wagon
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
![Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon (09 - 11)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_C_S204.png)
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
![Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon (07 - 09)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_C_S204.png)
General
C 300 Station Wagon
C 280 Station Wagon
S204
Generation
S204
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
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6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
C 300 Station Wagon
C 280 Station Wagon
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
M 272.947
Engine Code
M 272.947
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4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
C 300 Station Wagon
228 hp
228 hp
C 280 Station Wagon
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
C 300 Station Wagon
221 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
C 280 Station Wagon
Performance
C 300 Station Wagon
C 280 Station Wagon
150 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
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C 300 Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
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C 280 Station Wagon
▶ REPLAY
15.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.47 lb/hp
C 300 Station Wagon
15.47 lb/hp
15.47 lb/hp
C 280 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
C 300 Station Wagon
C 280 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
25 mpg
C 300 Station Wagon
25 mpg
25 mpg
C 280 Station Wagon
17 mpg
city
17 mpg
33 mpg
highway
34 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
428 mi
Range
436 mi
C 300 Station Wagon
428 mi
436 mi
C 280 Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
181.9 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).
178.2 kWh
C 300 Station Wagon
181.9 kWh
178.2 kWh
C 280 Station Wagon
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
C 300 Station Wagon
C 280 Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft
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42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft