Car comparison

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 420ivsMercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 200

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32)

420i

184 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2016-2016
VS

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205)

C 200

184 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2015-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 420i

  • Fastest top speed
    236 km/h
    147 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    134 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,034 km
    643 mi
  • Largest trunk
    445 L
  • Best overall score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 200

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,450 kg
    3,197 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    127 hp/t
    95 kW/t
    7.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420iMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 200
Power
184hp137kW
184hp137kW
Torque
270Nm199lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,495kg3,296lb
1,450kg3,197lb
Gross weight
2,015kg4,442lb
2,005kg4,420lb
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
94.3s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
90.7s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
32.4s
Calculated
31.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
123hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
127hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
181Nm/t121lb-ft/ton
Calculated
207Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,034km643mi
Calculated
847km527mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,638mm183in
4,686mm184in
Width
1,825mm72in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,377mm54in
1,405mm55in
Wheelbase
2,810mm111in
2,840mm112in
Front track
1,545mm61in
1,563mm62in
Rear track
1,594mm63in
1,546mm61in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
89mm4in
Trunk volume
445L
400L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
60L
50L
CO2 emissions
134g/km
137g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 420iMercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 200PowerTorque
  • BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 420i: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 200: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420i5,000 rpm1,350-4,600 rpm5,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 2005,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420iMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 200
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.4 s
31.7 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420i
184 hp
137 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 200
184 hp
137 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420i
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 200
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420i
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 200
1,450 kg
3,197 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420i
236 km/h
147 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 200
235 km/h
146 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420i7.5 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 2007.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 200 and BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 420i: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420i
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 200
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420i
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 200
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420i
1,034 km
643 mi
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 200
847 km
527 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420i
184 hp
137 kW
7.5 s
236 km/h
147 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 200
184 hp
137 kW
7.3 s
235 km/h
146 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,377 mm
54.2 in
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 200
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 200
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 200 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420i
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
7.5 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 200
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
7.3 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420i
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 200
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420iMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 200
Power
184 hp
137 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
7.3 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
Fuel consumption
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,377 mm
54.2 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 in
Range score
1,034 km
643 mi
847 km
527 mi
CO2 score
134 g/km
137 g/km
Trunk score
445 L
15.7 cu ft
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 420iMercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 200
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 420i

  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 187 km (116 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 45 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 3 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 200

  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 45 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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