The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160 EDC (16 - 18)
€ 47,300

€ 42,000

€ 47,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,000
ⓘ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 0.6 inches lower than the Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160.
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
57
69.7
79.1
57.6
73.5
81.9
69.7 in
Width
73.5 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
57 in
Height
57.6 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 ENERGY dCi 160
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3521 lb
4685 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4678 lb

Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.82 %

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

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.957
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
302 hp
158 hp
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
273 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
Performance
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

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

Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
▶ REPLAY
11.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
11.75 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
35 mpg
52 mpg
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
25 mpg
city
46 mpg
44 mpg
highway
56 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
603 mi
Range
649 mi
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
603 mi
649 mi
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
92.5 kWh
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
128.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.2 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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