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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180vsChevrolet Cruze Sedan · Facelift 2013 2.0 TD

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

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205)

C 180

156 hp1595 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2014-2016
VS

Chevrolet Cruze Sedan · Facelift 2013

2.0 TD

163 hp1998 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2013-2016

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Chevrolet Cruze Sedan Facelift 2013 2.0 TD

  • Most powerful
    163 hp
    122 kW
  • Highest torque
    360 Nm
    266 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    126 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,250 km
    777 mi
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    47/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    223 km/h
    139 mph
  • Lightest
    1,350 kg
    2,976 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    116 hp/t
    86 kW/t
    8.7 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
Power
156hp116kW
163hp122kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
360Nm266lb-ft
Curb weight
1,350kg2,976lb
1,460kg3,219lb
Gross weight
1,990kg4,387lb
1,998kg4,405lb
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
72.9s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
72.2s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.5s
8.5s
0-200 km/h
34.7s
Calculated
36.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.1s
Calculated
8.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.2s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
116hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
112hp/t83kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
185Nm/t124lb-ft/ton
Calculated
247Nm/t165lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
707km439mi
Calculated
1,250km777mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,595cc97cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,686mm184in
4,603mm181in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,797mm71in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,477mm58in
Wheelbase
2,840mm112in
2,685mm106in
Front track
1,588mm63in
1,544mm61in
Rear track
1,570mm62in
1,558mm61in
Ground clearance
92mm4in
-
Trunk volume
480L
469L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
41L
60L
CO2 emissions
135g/km
126g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180Chevrolet Cruze Sedan Facelift 2013 2.0 TDPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180: Power / Torque
  • Chevrolet Cruze Sedan Facelift 2013 2.0 TD: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 1805,300 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,550 rpm
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD3,800 rpm1,750 rpm4,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.1 s
8.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.5 s
8.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
34.7 s
36.3 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
7.3 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.8 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.7 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.2 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
92 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 (W205)C 180
156 hp
116 kW
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
163 hp
122 kW

Chevrolet Cruze Sedan Facelift 2013 2.0 TD has 7 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180 and Chevrolet Cruze Sedan Facelift 2013 2.0 TD: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
360 Nm
266 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
1,350 kg
2,976 lb
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
1,460 kg
3,219 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 (W205)C 180
223 km/h
139 mph
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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 (W205)C 1808.5 s
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD8.5 s

Although Chevrolet Cruze Sedan Facelift 2013 2.0 TD has more power, Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180 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 (W205)C 180
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Chevrolet Cruze Sedan Facelift 2013 2.0 TD and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180: 1.0 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 (W205)C 180
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
707 km
439 mi
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
1,250 km
777 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
156 hp
116 kW
8.5 s
223 km/h
139 mph
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
163 hp
122 kW
8.5 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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 (W205)C 180
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
Power
163 hp
122 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
469 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,603 mm
181.2 in
Height
1,477 mm
58.1 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 (W205)C 180
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
Power
163 hp
122 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

Chevrolet Cruze Sedan Facelift 2013 2.0 TD 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 (W205)C 180
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
8.5 s
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
8.5 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 (W205)C 180
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
Power
156 hp
116 kW
163 hp
122 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.5 s
8.5 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,350 kg
2,976 lb
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
Fuel consumption
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
469 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,603 mm
181.2 in
Height
1,477 mm
58.1 in
Range score
707 km
439 mi
1,250 km
777 mi
CO2 score
135 g/km
126 g/km
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
469 L
16.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180Chevrolet Cruze Sedan Facelift 2013 2.0 TD
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km8.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi13.52 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal720 L190 US gal158 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year1,260 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180

  • Is 110 kg lighter
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 11 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

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

Chevrolet Cruze Sedan Facelift 2013 2.0 TD

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 110 Nm more
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 543 km (337 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 9 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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