Comparison Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) C 300 V6 (231 Hp) & Mercedes-Benz A-class Coupe (C169, facelift 2008) A 160 CDI (82 Hp) & Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) C 280 4Matic (231 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | C-class | A-class | C-class |
| Generation: | C-class (W204) | A-class Coupe (C169, facelift 2008) | C-class (W204) |
| Engine / modification: | C 300 V6 (231 Hp) | A 160 CDI (82 Hp) | C 280 4Matic (231 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 2009 year | 2008 year | 2007 year |
| Production end: | 2011 year | 2009 year | 2011 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 6.2 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 4.3 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 4.9 l/100 km | 9.4 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 66 l | 54 l | 66 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 | Euro 4 | Euro 4 |
| Power: | 231 hp | 82 hp | 231 hp |
| Max power in: | 6000 rpm. | 4200 rpm. | 6000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 , Electronically limited km/h | 170 km/h | 243 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 7.3 sec | 15 sec | 7.3 sec |
| Torque: | 300 Nm @ 2500-5000 rpm. | 180 Nm @ 1400-2600 rpm. | 300 Nm @ 2500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 272.947 | OM 640.942 | M 272.948 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2996 cm3 | 1991 cm3 | 2996 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8 l | 5.8 l | 8.0 l |
| Coolant: | 5.0 l | ||
| Fuel System: | Diesel Commonrail | Multi-point injection | |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharging | ||
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | V engine | |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC | - |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 11.3 | 18 | 11.1 |
| Piston Stroke: | 82 mm | 92 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 88 mm | 83 mm | 88 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 7 | ||
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | 5 | |
| Length: | 4581 mm | 3883 mm | 4581 mm |
| Width: | 1770 mm | 1764 mm | 1770 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2009 mm | 2040 mm | |
| Height: | 1447 mm | 1593 mm | 1447 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2760 mm | 2568 mm | 2760 mm |
| Front track: | 1549 mm | 1556 mm | 1549 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1552 mm | 1551 mm | 1552 mm |
| Front overhang: | 765 mm | 675 mm | |
| Rear overhang: | 1056 mm | 640 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 475 l | 435 l | 475 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1370 l | ||
| Front suspension: | McPherson | Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer | |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Independent, spring multi-link with stabilizer | |
| Max weight: | 2040 kg | 1835 kg | 2120 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1480 kg | 1225 kg | 1560 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering | |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | 50 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.84 m | 10.95 m | 10.8 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1800 kg | 1000 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | 645 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | 75 kg | |
| Tire size: | 205/55 R16 | 185/65 R15 | 205/55 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7J x 16 | 6J x 15 | 7J x 16 |