The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)

€ 47,900
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 42,000
 Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) C 280
€ 47,900
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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length and width, but the C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY is 0.2 inches taller.
C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
C 280
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
69.7
79.1
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
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 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
108.7
180.6
180.6 in
Length
180.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
C 280
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4674 lb
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.22 %
Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)

General

C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
C 280
W204
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
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 272.982
Engine Code
M 272.948
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
288 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
288 hp
228 hp
C 280
269 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
269 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
C 280

Performance

C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
C 280
155 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

C 280

▶ REPLAY
12.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.81 lb/hp
C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
12.36 lb/hp
15.81 lb/hp
C 280

Fuel Economy / Emissions

C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
C 280
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
25 mpg
C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
28 mpg
25 mpg
C 280
20 mpg
city
18 mpg
39 mpg
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
494 mi
Range
436 mi
C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
494 mi
436 mi
C 280
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
178.2 kWh
C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
157.2 kWh
178.2 kWh
C 280
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
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