The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. Renault Talisman TCe 225 GPF EDC (20 - ..)
€ 53,600
€ 45,100
€ 53,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 400 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.4 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Renault Talisman TCe 225 GPF.
Mercedes C 400
Renault Talisman TCe 225 GPF
56.8
71.3
79.5
57.3
73.5
81.9
71.3 in
Width
73.5 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
56.8 in
Height
57.3 in
111.8
184.5
110.6
190.9
184.5 in
Length
190.9 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 400
Renault Talisman TCe 225 GPF
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3466 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
161 lb
4.44 %
General
Mercedes C 400
Renault Talisman TCe 225 GPF
W205
Generation
RFD
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 400
Renault Talisman TCe 225 GPF
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.823
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
222 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 400
328 hp
222 hp
Renault Talisman TCe 225 GPF
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 400
354 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Renault Talisman TCe 225 GPF
Performance
Mercedes C 400
Renault Talisman TCe 225 GPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 400
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Talisman TCe 225 GPF
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11.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.61 lb/hp
Mercedes C 400
11.06 lb/hp
15.61 lb/hp
Renault Talisman TCe 225 GPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 400
Renault Talisman TCe 225 GPF
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes C 400
31 mpg
33 mpg
Renault Talisman TCe 225 GPF
22 mpg
city
25 mpg
41 mpg
highway
42 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
539 mi
Range
411 mi
Mercedes C 400
539 mi
411 mi
Renault Talisman TCe 225 GPF
Environmental Impact
144 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).
134.5 kWh
Mercedes C 400
144 kWh
134.5 kWh
Renault Talisman TCe 225 GPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 400
Renault Talisman TCe 225 GPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1131 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.2 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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