The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (11 - 14)

€ 55,300
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) C 400 Station Wagon
€ 50,200
 Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (11 - 14) C 300 CDI Station Wagon
€ 55,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,200

ⓘ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 300 CDI Station Wagon
57.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
71.3
79.5
57.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (11 - 14)
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 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
111.8
185.1
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (11 - 14)
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 300 CDI Station Wagon
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
5082 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5126 lb
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.61 %
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (11 - 14)

General

C 400 Station Wagon
C 300 CDI Station Wagon
S205
Generation
S204
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

C 400 Station Wagon
C 300 CDI Station Wagon
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 642.832
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
C 400 Station Wagon
328 hp
228 hp
C 300 CDI Station Wagon
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
C 400 Station Wagon
354 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
C 300 CDI Station Wagon

Performance

C 400 Station Wagon
C 300 CDI Station Wagon
155 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

C 400 Station Wagon

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

C 300 CDI Station Wagon

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11.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.36 lb/hp
C 400 Station Wagon
11.63 lb/hp
17.36 lb/hp
C 300 CDI Station Wagon

Fuel Economy / Emissions

C 400 Station Wagon
C 300 CDI Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
33 mpg
C 400 Station Wagon
31 mpg
33 mpg
C 300 CDI Station Wagon
22 mpg
city
26 mpg
39 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
533 mi
Range
570 mi
C 400 Station Wagon
533 mi
570 mi
C 300 CDI Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
148.1 kWh
C 400 Station Wagon
145.8 kWh
148.1 kWh
C 300 CDI Station Wagon
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

C 400 Station Wagon
C 300 CDI Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft