Comparison Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203, facelift 2004) C 230 (204 Hp) & Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251, facelift 2010) Long R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY (306 Hp) 4MATIC G-TRONIC
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | C-class | R-class |
| Generation: | C-class (W203, facelift 2004) | R-class (W251, facelift 2010) Long |
| Engine / modification: | C 230 (204 Hp) | R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY (306 Hp) 4MATIC G-TRONIC |
| Production start: | 2005 year | 2012 year |
| Production end: | 2007 year | 2014 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Combi |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5-7 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 13.5 l/100 km | 13.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.8 l/100 km | 8.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 10.1 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.26-0.27 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 62 l | 80 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | EURO V |
| CO2 emissions: | 235 g/km | |
| Power: | 204 hp | 306 hp |
| Max power in: | 6100 rpm. | 6500 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 245 km/h | 245 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.4 sec | 7.9 sec |
| Torque: | 245 Nm @ 2900-5500 rpm. | 370 Nm @ 3500-5250 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 272.920 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2496 cm3 | 3498 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8.0 l | |
| Coolant: | 7.0 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 11.2 | 12 |
| Piston Stroke: | 68.4 mm | |
| Cylinder Bore: | 88 mm | |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | - | 7G-TRONIC |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | |
| Length: | 4526 mm | 5157 mm |
| Width: | 1728 mm | 1922 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1980 mm | 2183 mm |
| Height: | 1426 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2715 mm | 3215 mm |
| Front track: | 1505 mm | 1661 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1476 mm | 1651 mm |
| Front overhang: | 755 mm | 922 mm |
| Rear overhang: | 1056 mm | 1020 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 455 l | 633 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 2385 l | |
| Front suspension: | The depreciated rack | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Transverse stabilizer | Independent, spring multi-link with stabilizer |
| Max weight: | 2010 kg | 2880 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1455 kg | 2160 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | 100 kg |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.76 m | 12.6 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1800 kg | 2100 kg |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | 750 kg |
| Tire size: | Front wheel tires: 205/55 R 16 | 255/55 R18 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7 J x 16 H 2 | R18 |