Car comparison

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

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 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2015-2018
VS

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)

420i

184 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2016-2016

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    237 km/h
    147 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,430 kg
    3,153 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    129 hp/t
    96 kW/t
    7.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420i

  • 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
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best practicality score
    68/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 200BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420i
Power
184hp137kW
184hp137kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
270Nm199lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,540kg3,395lb
Gross weight
1,985kg4,376lb
2,100kg4,630lb
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
96.5s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
98.1s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.7s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
32.8s
Calculated
33.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
129hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
119hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
210Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
175Nm/t117lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
847km527mi
Calculated
1,034km643mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,998cc122cu 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
60L
CO2 emissions
136g/km
134g/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) 420iPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 200: Power / Torque
  • BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420i: 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)420i5,000 rpm1,350-4,600 rpm5,250 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)420i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.7 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.8 s
33.5 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
93 mph
148 km/h
92 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)420i
184 hp
137 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)420i
270 Nm
199 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
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420i
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
237 km/h
147 mph
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420i
236 km/h
147 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 2007.7 s
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420i7.7 s

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)420i
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

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
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420i
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 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)420i
1,034 km
643 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
7.7 s
237 km/h
147 mph
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420i
184 hp
137 kW
7.7 s
236 km/h
147 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/h7.7 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 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)420i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 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/h7.7 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 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
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 200
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
7.7 s
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420i
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
7.7 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
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420i
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 200BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.7 s
7.7 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 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
1,034 km
643 mi
CO2 score
136 g/km
134 g/km
Trunk score
400 L
14.1 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 200BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420i
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,523 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 110 kg lighter
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

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

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420i

  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 187 km (116 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 80 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 2 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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