The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09) vs. Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)

€ 42,500
Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09) C 320 CDI
€ 37,400
 Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) C 280
€ 42,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length and width, but the C 320 CDI is 0.2 inches taller.
C 320 CDI
C 280
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
69.7
79.1
69.7 in
Width
69.7 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
57 in
Height
56.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
108.7
180.6
180.6 in
Length
180.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

C 320 CDI
C 280
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
8.54 %
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)

General

C 320 CDI
C 280
W204
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

C 320 CDI
C 280
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
OM 642.960
Engine Code
M 272.947
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
C 320 CDI
221 hp
228 hp
C 280
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
C 320 CDI
376 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
C 280

Performance

C 320 CDI
C 280
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

C 320 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

C 280

▶ REPLAY
16.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.04 lb/hp
C 320 CDI
16.96 lb/hp
15.04 lb/hp
C 280

Fuel Economy / Emissions

C 320 CDI
C 280
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
26 mpg
C 320 CDI
34 mpg
26 mpg
C 280
26 mpg
city
18 mpg
43 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
595 mi
Range
446 mi
C 320 CDI
595 mi
446 mi
C 280
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
174.3 kWh
C 320 CDI
141.9 kWh
174.3 kWh
C 280
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
354 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

C 320 CDI
C 280
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data