The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 350 Coupé 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15) vs. Mazda RX-8 STD-Power (03 - 09)
€ 48,700
€ 29,600
€ 48,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same width, but the Mercedes C 350 Coupé is 6.3 inches longer and 2.6 inches taller.
Mercedes C 350 Coupé
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
55.4
69.7
78.6
52.8
69.7
77.6
69.7 in
Width
69.7 in
78.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
55.4 in
Height
52.8 in
108.7
180.7
106.3
174.4
180.7 in
Length
174.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 350 Coupé
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3082 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
478 lb
13.43 %
General
Mercedes C 350 Coupé
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
C204
Generation
SE
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 350 Coupé
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
2-cylinder rotary engine (Wankel engine) (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.957
Engine Code
4
Valves
0
6
Cylinders
2
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 7000 rpm
Mercedes C 350 Coupé
302 hp
189 hp
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 350 Coupé
273 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Performance
Mercedes C 350 Coupé
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 350 Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
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11.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.31 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 Coupé
11.79 lb/hp
16.31 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 350 Coupé
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Mercedes C 350 Coupé
35 mpg
22 mpg
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
25 mpg
city
16 mpg
44 mpg
highway
29 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
603 mi
Range
357 mi
Mercedes C 350 Coupé
603 mi
357 mi
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
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).
200.8 kWh
Mercedes C 350 Coupé
128.7 kWh
200.8 kWh
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
430 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 350 Coupé
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
2
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
930 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
