The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 350 CDI (09 - 09) vs. Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)

€ 42,500
Mercedes C 350 CDI (09 - 09) C 350 CDI
€ 36,200
 Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09) C 230
€ 42,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,200

ⓘ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 CDI is 0.2 inches taller.
C 350 CDI
C 230
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 CDI (09 - 09)
69.7
79.1
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 230 (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 CDI (09 - 09)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)
108.7
180.6
180.6 in
Length
180.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

C 350 CDI
C 230
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4464 lb
Mercedes C 350 CDI (09 - 09)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
9.42 %
Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)

General

C 350 CDI
C 230
W204
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

C 350 CDI
C 230
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
OM 642.960
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 350 CDI
221 hp
201 hp
C 230
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
C 350 CDI
376 lb‑ft
181 lb‑ft
C 230

Performance

C 350 CDI
C 230
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

C 350 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

C 230

▶ REPLAY
16.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.89 lb/hp
C 350 CDI
16.96 lb/hp
16.89 lb/hp
C 230

Fuel Economy / Emissions

C 350 CDI
C 230
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
26 mpg
C 350 CDI
34 mpg
26 mpg
C 230
26 mpg
city
18 mpg
43 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
595 mi
Range
450 mi
C 350 CDI
595 mi
450 mi
C 230
Environmental Impact
141.9 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 CDI
141.9 kWh
172.4 kWh
C 230
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

C 350 CDI
C 230
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