The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16) vs. Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon Automatic (09 - 11)

€ 55,200
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16) C 400 Station Wagon
€ 42,900
 Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon Automatic (09 - 11) C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
€ 55,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,900

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the C 400 Station Wagon is 4 inches longer and 1.6 inches wider.
C 400 Station Wagon
C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
57.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
71.3
79.5
57.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon Automatic (09 - 11)
69.7
79.1
71.3 in
Width
69.7 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
57.4 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
111.8
185.1
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon Automatic (09 - 11)
108.7
181.1
185.1 in
Length
181.1 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

C 400 Station Wagon
C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
5082 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4883 lb
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.17 %
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon Automatic (09 - 11)

General

C 400 Station Wagon
C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
S205
Generation
S204
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

C 400 Station Wagon
C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
M 276.823
Engine Code
OM 651.911
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
C 400 Station Wagon
328 hp
201 hp
C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
C 400 Station Wagon
354 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon

Performance

C 400 Station Wagon
C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

C 400 Station Wagon

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon

▶ REPLAY
11.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.37 lb/hp
C 400 Station Wagon
11.63 lb/hp
18.37 lb/hp
C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon

Fuel Economy / Emissions

C 400 Station Wagon
C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
41 mpg
C 400 Station Wagon
32 mpg
41 mpg
C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
24 mpg
city
29 mpg
40 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
554 mi
Range
632 mi
C 400 Station Wagon
554 mi
632 mi
C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
119.3 kWh
C 400 Station Wagon
140.2 kWh
119.3 kWh
C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

C 400 Station Wagon
C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft