The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 350 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
€ 46,100
€ 39,800
€ 46,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,800
ⓘ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 350 is 0.2 inches taller.
C 350
C 280
57
69.7
79.1
56.9
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
108.7
180.6
108.7
180.6
180.6 in
Length
180.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
C 350
C 280
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.17 %
General
C 350
C 280
W204
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
C 350
C 280
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 272.961
Engine Code
M 272.947
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
C 350
268 hp
228 hp
C 280
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
C 350
258 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
C 280
Performance
C 350
C 280
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
C 350
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
C 280
▶ REPLAY
13.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.23 lb/hp
C 350
13.24 lb/hp
15.23 lb/hp
C 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
C 350
C 280
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
26 mpg
C 350
24 mpg
26 mpg
C 280
17 mpg
city
18 mpg
32 mpg
highway
34 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
423 mi
Range
446 mi
C 350
423 mi
446 mi
C 280
Environmental Impact
183.8 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).
174.3 kWh
C 350
183.8 kWh
174.3 kWh
C 280
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
C 350
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
