Comparison Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203, facelift 2004) C 280 (231 Hp) 4MATIC & Chevrolet Montana II 1.8 (105 Hp) & Volkswagen Polo III Variant 1.9 TDI (110 Hp)
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
| Model: | C-class | Montana | Polo |
| Generation: | C-class (W203, facelift 2004) | Montana II | Polo III Variant |
| Engine / modification: | C 280 (231 Hp) 4MATIC | 1.8 (105 Hp) | 1.9 TDI (110 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2005 year | 2011 year | 1998 year |
| Production end: | 2007 year | 2021 year | 2000 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Pick-up | Combi |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine | ||
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 2 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 2 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 13.7 l/100 km | 6.5 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.5 l/100 km | 4.1 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.26-0.27 | ||
| Fuel tank volume: | 62 l | 56 l | 45 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | ||
| Power: | 231 hp | 105 hp | 110 hp |
| Max power in: | 6000 rpm. | 5400 rpm. | 4150 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 247 km/h | 190 km/h | |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 7.6 sec | 10.9 sec | |
| Torque: | 300 Nm @ 2500-5000 rpm. | 161 Nm @ 3000 rpm. | 235 Nm @ 1900 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 272.941 | ||
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | |
| Engine displacement: | 2996 cm3 | 1796 cm3 | 1896 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8.0 l | 3.25 l | |
| Coolant: | 10.0 l | 5.5 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Diesel Commonrail | |
| Maximum engine speed: | 6300 rpm. | ||
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Naturally aspirated engine | Turbocharging | |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | Inline | |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | OHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 2 | |
| Compression ratio: | 11.3 | 10.5 | 19.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 82.1 mm | 88.2 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 88 mm | 80.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | - | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | ||
| Length: | 4526 mm | 4514 mm | 4137 mm |
| Width: | 1728 mm | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1980 mm | 1918 mm | |
| Height: | 1426 mm | 1578-1630 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2715 mm | 2669 mm | 2444 mm |
| Front track: | 1505 mm | 1429 mm | 1429 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1476 mm | 1439 mm | 1384 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 138-150 mm | ||
| Front overhang: | 755 mm | 844 mm | |
| Rear overhang: | 1056 mm | 1001 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 455 l | 390 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1290 l | ||
| Front suspension: | The depreciated rack | Coil spring | |
| Rear suspension: | Transverse stabilizer | Torsion | |
| Max weight: | 2120 kg | 1857 kg | 1650 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc | Disc |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Drum | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1565 kg | 1115-1152 kg | 1190 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.76 m | 11.3 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1800 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | ||
| Tire size: | 205/55 R 16 | 175/70 R14; 185/65 R15; 195/55 R16 | 185/60 R14 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7 J x 16 H 2 | 5.5J x 14; 6J x 15; 6J x 16 | R14 |