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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300vsBuick LaCrosse III China · Facelift 2019 28T 2.0

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

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206)

C 300

258 hp1999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2021-present
VS

Buick LaCrosse III China · Facelift 2019

28T 2.0

240 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2019-2023

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    258 hp
    192 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    156 hp/t
    116 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300BuickLaCrosse III ChinaFacelift 201928T 2.0
Power
258hp192kW
240hp179kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,655kg3,649lb
1,600kg3,527lb
Gross weight
2,335kg5,148lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
58.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
66.3s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.0s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
18.3s
Calculated
26.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.7s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
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Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
156hp/t116kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
219Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
685km426mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,999cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,751mm187in
5,026mm198in
Width
1,820mm72in
1,866mm73in
Height
1,437mm57in
1,462mm58in
Wheelbase
2,865mm113in
2,905mm114in
Front track
1,601mm63in
1,599mm63in
Rear track
1,613mm64in
1,602mm63in
Trunk volume
455L
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Max trunk volume-
523L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300Buick LaCrosse III China Facelift 2019 28T 2.0PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300: Power / Torque
  • Buick LaCrosse III China Facelift 2019 28T 2.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 3005,800 rpm2,000-3,200 rpm6,050 rpm
BuickLaCrosse III ChinaFacelift 201928T 2.05,000 rpm1,500-4,000 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300BuickLaCrosse III ChinaFacelift 201928T 2.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.7 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.0 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.3 s
26.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300
258 hp
192 kW
BuickLaCrosse III ChinaFacelift 201928T 2.0
240 hp
179 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300 has 18 hp more than Buick LaCrosse III China Facelift 2019 28T 2.0.

The biggest power difference is between Buick LaCrosse III China Facelift 2019 28T 2.0 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300: 18 hp (13 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
BuickLaCrosse III ChinaFacelift 201928T 2.0
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
BuickLaCrosse III ChinaFacelift 201928T 2.0
1,600 kg
3,527 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 (W206)C 300
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BuickLaCrosse III ChinaFacelift 201928T 2.0
235 km/h
146 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300 and Buick LaCrosse III China Facelift 2019 28T 2.0: 1.5 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 (W206)C 300
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
BuickLaCrosse III ChinaFacelift 201928T 2.0
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
BuickLaCrosse III ChinaFacelift 201928T 2.0
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300
258 hp
192 kW
6.0 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BuickLaCrosse III ChinaFacelift 201928T 2.0
240 hp
179 kW
7.5 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
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,751 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,437 mm
56.6 in
BuickLaCrosse III ChinaFacelift 201928T 2.0
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
523 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
5,026 mm
197.9 in
Height
1,462 mm
57.6 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 (W206)C 300
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
BuickLaCrosse III ChinaFacelift 201928T 2.0
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300 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 (W206)C 300
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
6.0 s
BuickLaCrosse III ChinaFacelift 201928T 2.0
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
7.5 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 (W206)C 300
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
BuickLaCrosse III ChinaFacelift 201928T 2.0
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300BuickLaCrosse III ChinaFacelift 201928T 2.0
Power
258 hp
192 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.0 s
7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
Fuel consumption
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,751 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,437 mm
56.6 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
523 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
5,026 mm
197.9 in
Height
1,462 mm
57.6 in
Range score
685 km
426 mi
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Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
523 L
18.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300Buick LaCrosse III China Facelift 2019 28T 2.0
Consumption7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.78 LC100 km12.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.56 LC100 mi19.43 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,916 LC/year1,811 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300

  • Has 18 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 1.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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