The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) vs. Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon (07 - 09)
€ 49,000

€ 38,100

€ 49,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the C 320 CDI Station Wagon and the C 230 Station Wagon are absolutely identical. Both are 181.1 inches long, 69.7 inches wide and 57.4 inches tall.
C 320 CDI Station Wagon
C 230 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 320 CDI Station Wagon
C 230 Station Wagon
3990 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
5159 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4663 lb

Weight Difference:
496 lb
12.43 %

General
C 320 CDI Station Wagon
C 230 Station Wagon
S204
Generation
S204
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
C 320 CDI Station Wagon
C 230 Station Wagon
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
OM 642.961
Engine Code
M 272.921


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
C 320 CDI Station Wagon
221 hp
201 hp
C 230 Station Wagon
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
C 320 CDI Station Wagon
376 lb‑ft
181 lb‑ft
C 230 Station Wagon
Performance
C 320 CDI Station Wagon
C 230 Station Wagon
152 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

C 320 CDI Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

C 230 Station Wagon
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18.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.38 lb/hp
C 320 CDI Station Wagon
18.05 lb/hp
17.38 lb/hp
C 230 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
C 320 CDI Station Wagon
C 230 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
25 mpg
C 320 CDI Station Wagon
29 mpg
25 mpg
C 230 Station Wagon
22 mpg
city
18 mpg
36 mpg
highway
34 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
506 mi
Range
441 mi
C 320 CDI Station Wagon
506 mi
441 mi
C 230 Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
166.6 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).
176.2 kWh
C 320 CDI Station Wagon
166.6 kWh
176.2 kWh
C 230 Station Wagon
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
C 320 CDI Station Wagon
C 230 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










42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft