Mazda RX-8 SE3P or Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W204?

2003–2012 vs 2007–2014 · Coupe vs Sedan/Coupe/Wagon

In short

Length: RX-8 SE3P 4,435 mm, C-Klasa W204 4,611 mm — a 18 cm difference.
Boot: RX-8 SE3P 290 l, C-Klasa W204 485 l.
Lowest consumption: RX-8 SE3P 11.2 l/100 km, C-Klasa W204 4.9 l/100 km.
Power: RX-8 SE3P 141–184 kW, C-Klasa W204 100–336 kW.
Standard equipment: RX-8 SE3P 31 items (Challenge), C-Klasa W204 27 items (Classic).
On Autodrom: RX-8 SE3P from €7,200 (1 listing); no C-Klasa W204 is listed right now.

Mazda RX-8 SE3P2003–2012 · 5 engines · Challenge, Revolution, Renesis, R3Specifications →1 listing from €7,200 →

Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W2042007–2014 · 10 engines · Classic, Elegance, Avantgarde, AMG SportpaketSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Mazda RX-8 SE3P2003–20121 listing · from €7,200	Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W2042007–2014no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,430 mm–4,435 mm	Length4,581 mm–4,611 mm
Width	Width1,770 mm	Width1,770 mm–1,795 mm
Height	Height1,340 mm	Height1,406 mm–1,462 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,700 mm	Wheelbase2,760 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance125 mm–130 mm	Ground clearance110 mm–145 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume290 l	Trunk volume450 l–485 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,310 kg–1,390 kg	Curb weight1,475 kg–1,730 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank61 l–65 l	Fuel tank59 l–66 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2003–2012	Production years2007–2014
Body type	Body typeCoupe	Body typeSedan, Coupe, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines5	Number of engines10
Power	Power141–184 kW (192–250 hp)	Power100–336 kW (136–457 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.3	Displacement (l)1.8–6.2
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel	DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption11.2 l/100 km · 1.3 Renesis 250 Type S	Lowest consumption4.9 l/100 km · C 220 CDI
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6.2 s · 1.3 Renesis 250 Type S	Best 0–100 km/h4.5 s · C 63 AMG
Top speed	Top speed235 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsChallenge · Classic
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim31 · Challenge	Items in the base trim27 · Classic
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim37 · Revolution	Items in the top trim35 · Avantgarde
Equipment · Comfort6 · 9
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning—	Air Conditioning✓
Climate Control, 1-zone	Climate Control, 1-zone✓	Climate Control, 1-zone—
Cruise Control	Cruise Control—	Cruise Control✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows—	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior7 · 2
Black Interior	Black Interior✓	Black Interior—
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
4 Seats	4 Seats✓	4 Seats—
Sport Seats	Sport Seats✓	Sport Seats—
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel—
Leather Gear Knob	Leather Gear Knob✓	Leather Gear Knob—
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 3
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
Bluetooth	Bluetooth—	Bluetooth✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 0
Fog Lights	Fog Lights✓	Fog Lights—
Equipment · Safety8 · 9
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts—	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control	Traction Control✓	Traction Control—
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist—	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft3 · 2
Alarm	Alarm✓	Alarm—
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels—	Steel Wheels✓
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels—
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings1	Listings0
Price from	Price from€7,200	Price fromnot specified

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Mazda RX-8 SE3P or Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W204?

Length: Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W204 4,611 mm, Mazda RX-8 SE3P 4,435 mm (a 176 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,760 vs 2,700 mm. Boot: 485 vs 290 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mazda RX-8 SE3P or Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W204?

The most frugal Mazda RX-8 SE3P uses 11.2 l/100 km (1.3 Renesis 250 Type S); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W204 4.9 l/100 km (C 220 CDI).

Which is more powerful — Mazda RX-8 SE3P or Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W204?

The strongest Mazda RX-8 SE3P makes 184 kW (250 hp) (1.3 Renesis 250 Type S); the strongest Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W204 336 kW (457 hp) (C 63 AMG).

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