The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. Renault Talisman TCe 160 GPF EDC (20 - ..)
€ 49,700

€ 35,300

€ 49,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10.4 inches shorter, 3.9 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the Renault Talisman TCe 160 GPF.
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Renault Talisman TCe 160 GPF
57
69.7
79.1
57.3
73.5
81.9
69.7 in
Width
73.5 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
57 in
Height
57.3 in
108.7
180.6
110.6
190.9
180.6 in
Length
190.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Renault Talisman TCe 160 GPF
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3298 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4491 lb

Weight Difference:
384 lb
10.43 %

General
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Renault Talisman TCe 160 GPF
W204
Generation
RFD
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Renault Talisman TCe 160 GPF
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.957
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
302 hp
158 hp
Renault Talisman TCe 160 GPF
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
273 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Renault Talisman TCe 160 GPF
Performance
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Renault Talisman TCe 160 GPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Talisman TCe 160 GPF
▶ REPLAY
12.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.87 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
12.19 lb/hp
20.87 lb/hp
Renault Talisman TCe 160 GPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Renault Talisman TCe 160 GPF
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
32 mpg
42 mpg
Renault Talisman TCe 160 GPF
24 mpg
city
34 mpg
40 mpg
highway
50 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
554 mi
Range
566 mi
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
554 mi
566 mi
Renault Talisman TCe 160 GPF
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).
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).
106.1 kWh
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
140.2 kWh
106.1 kWh
Renault Talisman TCe 160 GPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Renault Talisman TCe 160 GPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1193 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.2 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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