Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200vsDS 9 1.6 PureTech

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

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206)

C 200

204 hp1496 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2021-present
VS

DS 9

1.6 PureTech

225 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2020-2022

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

DS 9 1.6 PureTech

  • Most powerful
    225 hp
    168 kW
  • Lightest
    1,540 kg
    3,395 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    146 hp/t
    109 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,053 km
    654 mi
  • Largest trunk
    510 L
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    246 km/h
    153 mph
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200DS91.6 PureTech
Power
204hp152kW
225hp168kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,575kg3,472lb
1,540kg3,395lb
Gross weight
2,265kg4,993lb
2,075kg4,575lb
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
68.1s99% target: 244 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
72.9s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
24.2s
Calculated
28.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
130hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
190Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
195Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
758km471mi
Calculated
1,053km654mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,496cc91cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
4,751mm187in
4,934mm194in
Width
1,820mm72in
1,932mm76in
Height
1,437mm57in
1,460mm57in
Wheelbase
2,865mm113in
2,895mm114in
Front track
1,582mm62in
1,584mm62in
Rear track
1,594mm63in
1,566mm62in
Trunk volume
455L
510L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
60L

Performance charts

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

Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200DS 9 1.6 PureTechPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200: Power / Torque
  • DS 9 1.6 PureTech: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 2005,800-6,100 rpm1,800-4,000 rpm6,350 rpm
DS91.6 PureTech5,500 rpm1,900 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200DS91.6 PureTech
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.2 s
28.8 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
161 km/h
100 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200
204 hp
152 kW
DS91.6 PureTech
225 hp
168 kW

DS 9 1.6 PureTech has 21 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200 and DS 9 1.6 PureTech: 21 hp (16 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
DS91.6 PureTech
300 Nm
221 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 200
1,575 kg
3,472 lb
DS91.6 PureTech
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 (W206)C 200
246 km/h
153 mph
DS91.6 PureTech
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 (W206)C 2007.3 s
DS91.6 PureTech8.1 s

Although DS 9 1.6 PureTech has more power, Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200 and DS 9 1.6 PureTech: 0.8 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 200
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
DS91.6 PureTech
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between DS 9 1.6 PureTech and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200: 0.9 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 (W206)C 200
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
DS91.6 PureTech
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200
758 km
471 mi
DS91.6 PureTech
1,053 km
654 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200
204 hp
152 kW
7.3 s
246 km/h
153 mph
DS91.6 PureTech
225 hp
168 kW
8.1 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 (W206)C 200
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 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
DS91.6 PureTech
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
4,934 mm
194.3 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 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 200
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
DS91.6 PureTech
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) 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 (W206)C 200
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
7.3 s
DS91.6 PureTech
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
8.1 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 200
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
DS91.6 PureTech
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200DS91.6 PureTech
Power
204 hp
152 kW
225 hp
168 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
8.1 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,575 kg
3,472 lb
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 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
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
4,934 mm
194.3 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
Range score
758 km
471 mi
1,053 km
654 mi
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 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.

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 (W206) C 200DS 9 1.6 PureTech
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km9.98 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi16.05 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal855 L226 US gal188 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year1,496 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200

  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

DS 9 1.6 PureTech

  • Has 21 hp more
  • Is 35 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 295 km (183 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 55 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest top speed

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