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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 220dvsChevrolet 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 220d

163 hp2143 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2014-2016
VS

Chevrolet Cruze Sedan · Facelift 2013

2.0 TD

163 hp1998 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2013-2016

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 220d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    233 km/h
    145 mph
  • Most powerful
    163 hp
    122 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,430 kg
    3,153 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    114 hp/t
    85 kW/t
    8.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.8 L/100 km
    61.9 mpg US
    74.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    115 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 220dChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
Power
163hp122kW
163hp122kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
360Nm266lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,460kg3,219lb
Gross weight
1,970kg4,343lb
1,998kg4,405lb
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
68.1s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
72.2s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
8.5s
0-200 km/h
27.6s
Calculated
36.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
8.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.8L/100 km61.9mpg US74.3mpg UK
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
114hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
112hp/t83kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
280Nm/t187lb-ft/ton
Calculated
247Nm/t165lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
932km579mi
Calculated
1,250km777mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,143cc131cu 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
115g/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 220dChevrolet Cruze Sedan Facelift 2013 2.0 TDPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 220d: 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 220d3,000-4,200 rpm1,400-2,800 rpm4,450 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 220dChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
8.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
8.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.6 s
36.3 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
97 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 220d
163 hp
122 kW
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
163 hp
122 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 220d
400 Nm
295 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 220d
1,430 kg
3,153 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 220d
233 km/h
145 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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 220d and Chevrolet Cruze Sedan Facelift 2013 2.0 TD: 1.1 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 (W205)C 220d
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 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 (W205)C 220d
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 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 220d
932 km
579 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 220d
163 hp
122 kW
7.4 s
233 km/h
145 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 220d
Power
163 hp
122 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 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 220d
Power
163 hp
122 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 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

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 220d 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 220d
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
7.4 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 220d
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 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 220dChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
Power
163 hp
122 kW
163 hp
122 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
8.5 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
Fuel consumption
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 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
932 km
579 mi
1,250 km
777 mi
CO2 score
115 g/km
126 g/km
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
469 L
16.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 220dChevrolet Cruze Sedan Facelift 2013 2.0 TD
Consumption4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.70 LC100 km8.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.39 LC100 mi13.52 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used660 L174 US gal145 UK gal720 L190 US gal158 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,155 LC/year1,260 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 220d

  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 30 kg lighter
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 11 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 11 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Chevrolet Cruze Sedan Facelift 2013 2.0 TD

  • Has 318 km (198 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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