The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16) vs. Mercedes C 350 CDI (09 - 09)
€ 53,500

€ 42,500

€ 53,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The C 400 is 3.9 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the C 350 CDI.
C 400
C 350 CDI
56.8
71.3
79.5
57
69.7
79.1
71.3 in
Width
69.7 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.8 in
Height
57 in
111.8
184.5
108.7
180.6
184.5 in
Length
180.6 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
C 400
C 350 CDI
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.23 %

General
C 400
C 350 CDI
W205
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
C 400
C 350 CDI
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
M 276.823
Engine Code
OM 642.960


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
C 400
328 hp
221 hp
C 350 CDI
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
C 400
354 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
C 350 CDI
Performance
C 400
C 350 CDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

C 400
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

C 350 CDI
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11.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.96 lb/hp
C 400
11.06 lb/hp
16.96 lb/hp
C 350 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
C 400
C 350 CDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
34 mpg
C 400
32 mpg
34 mpg
C 350 CDI
24 mpg
city
26 mpg
41 mpg
highway
43 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
562 mi
Range
595 mi
C 400
562 mi
595 mi
C 350 CDI
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
141.9 kWh
C 400
138.2 kWh
141.9 kWh
C 350 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
C 400
C 350 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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