Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 200vsBMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420d

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

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Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205)

C 200

184 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2015-2016
VS

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)

420d

190 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2015-2016

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420d

  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.9 L/100 km
    60.3 mpg US
    72.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    114 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,326 km
    824 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    68/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 200BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
Power
184hp137kW
190hp142kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,450kg3,197lb
1,540kg3,395lb
Gross weight
2,005kg4,420lb
2,100kg4,630lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
90.7s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
88.1s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
31.7s
Calculated
32.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
127hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
123hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
207Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
260Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
847km527mi
Calculated
1,326km824mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,686mm184in
4,638mm183in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,825mm72in
Height
1,405mm55in
1,389mm55in
Wheelbase
2,840mm112in
2,810mm111in
Front track
1,563mm62in
1,545mm61in
Rear track
1,546mm61in
1,594mm63in
Ground clearance
89mm4in
130mm5in
Trunk volume
400L
480L
Max trunk volume-
1,300L
Doors
2
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
50L
57L
CO2 emissions
137g/km
114g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 200BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 200: Power / Torque
  • BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 2005,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 200BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.7 s
32.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 200
184 hp
137 kW
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
190 hp
142 kW

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420d has 6 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 200.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 200 and BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420d: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 200
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 200
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
1,540 kg
3,395 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 200
235 km/h
146 mph
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
231 km/h
144 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 2007.3 s
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d7.3 s

Although BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420d has more power, Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 200 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 200
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420d and Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 200: 1.6 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 200
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 200
847 km
527 mi
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
1,326 km
824 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 200
184 hp
137 kW
7.3 s
235 km/h
146 mph
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
190 hp
142 kW
7.3 s
231 km/h
144 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
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
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,389 mm
54.7 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
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
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420d 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
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 200
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
7.3 s
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 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
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
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 200BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
Power
184 hp
137 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
7.3 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,389 mm
54.7 in
Range score
847 km
527 mi
1,326 km
824 mi
CO2 score
137 g/km
114 g/km
Trunk score
400 L
14.1 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 200BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420d
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK4.3 L/100 km54.7 mpg US65.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km7.52 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi12.11 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal645 L170 US gal142 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,129 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Is 90 kg lighter
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420d

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 478 km (297 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 80 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 23 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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