The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 230 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)

€ 49,700
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 38,600
 Mercedes C 230 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) C 230
€ 49,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,600

ⓘ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 BlueEFFICIENCY is 0.2 inches taller.
C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
C 230
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
69.7
79.1
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 230 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
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 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint Mercedes C 230 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
108.7
180.6
180.6 in
Length
180.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
C 230
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4508 lb
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.6 %
Mercedes C 230 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)

General

C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
C 230
W204
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
C 230
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
M 276.957
Engine Code
M 272.921
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
302 hp
201 hp
C 230
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
273 lb‑ft
181 lb‑ft
C 230

Performance

C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
C 230
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

C 230

▶ REPLAY
12.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.11 lb/hp
C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
12.19 lb/hp
17.11 lb/hp
C 230

Fuel Economy / Emissions

C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
C 230
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
26 mpg
C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
32 mpg
26 mpg
C 230
24 mpg
city
18 mpg
40 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
554 mi
Range
450 mi
C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
554 mi
450 mi
C 230
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
172.4 kWh
C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
140.2 kWh
172.4 kWh
C 230
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
C 230
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data