Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) · Facelift 2018 C 300dvsGenesis G70 · Facelift 2020 2.0 T-GDi

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

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) · Facelift 2018

C 300d

245 hp1950 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2021
VS

Genesis G70 · Facelift 2020

2.0 T-GDi

245 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2021-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    245 hp
    183 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,630 kg
    3,594 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    150 hp/t
    112 kW/t
    6.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    719 km
    447 mi
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    65/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300dGenesisG70Facelift 20202.0 T-GDi
Power
245hp183kW
245hp183kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
353Nm260lb-ft
Curb weight
1,630kg3,594lb
1,675kg3,693lb
Gross weight
2,285kg5,038lb
2,140kg4,718lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
57.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
59.6s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
17.7s
Calculated
20.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
307Nm/t205lb-ft/ton
Calculated
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
719km447mi
Calculated
682km424mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,950cc119cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,686mm184in
4,685mm184in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,850mm73in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,400mm55in
Wheelbase
2,840mm112in
2,835mm112in
Front track
1,588mm63in
1,592mm63in
Rear track-
1,596mm63in
Ground clearance
92mm4in
130mm5in
Trunk volume-
330L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
41L
60L
CO2 emissions
151g/km
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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 (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300dGenesis G70 Facelift 2020 2.0 T-GDiPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300d: Power / Torque
  • Genesis G70 Facelift 2020 2.0 T-GDi: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d-1,600-2,400 rpm2,650 rpm
GenesisG70Facelift 20202.0 T-GDi6,200 rpm3,500 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300dGenesisG70Facelift 20202.0 T-GDi
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.7 s
20.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
170 km/h
106 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d
245 hp
183 kW
GenesisG70Facelift 20202.0 T-GDi
245 hp
183 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
GenesisG70Facelift 20202.0 T-GDi
353 Nm
260 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
GenesisG70Facelift 20202.0 T-GDi
1,675 kg
3,693 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)Facelift 2018C 300d
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
GenesisG70Facelift 20202.0 T-GDi
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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)Facelift 2018C 300d5.7 s
GenesisG70Facelift 20202.0 T-GDi6.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300d and Genesis G70 Facelift 2020 2.0 T-GDi: 0.4 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)Facelift 2018C 300d
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
GenesisG70Facelift 20202.0 T-GDi
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300d and Genesis G70 Facelift 2020 2.0 T-GDi: 3.1 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)Facelift 2018C 300d
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
GenesisG70Facelift 20202.0 T-GDi
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 (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d
719 km
447 mi
GenesisG70Facelift 20202.0 T-GDi
682 km
424 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d
245 hp
183 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
GenesisG70Facelift 20202.0 T-GDi
245 hp
183 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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)Facelift 2018C 300d
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
GenesisG70Facelift 20202.0 T-GDi
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Length
4,685 mm
184.4 in
Height
1,400 mm
55.1 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)Facelift 2018C 300d
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
GenesisG70Facelift 20202.0 T-GDi
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300d 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)Facelift 2018C 300d
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
5.7 s
GenesisG70Facelift 20202.0 T-GDi
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
6.1 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 (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
GenesisG70Facelift 20202.0 T-GDi
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300dGenesisG70Facelift 20202.0 T-GDi
Power
245 hp
183 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
353 Nm
260 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
1,675 kg
3,693 lb
Fuel consumption
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Length
4,685 mm
184.4 in
Height
1,400 mm
55.1 in
Range score
719 km
447 mi
682 km
424 mi
CO2 score
151 g/km
-
Trunk score
-
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 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 (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300dGenesis G70 Facelift 2020 2.0 T-GDi
Consumption5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.98 LC100 km15.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.05 LC100 mi24.78 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used855 L226 US gal188 UK gal1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,496 LC/year2,310 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300d

  • Has 147 Nm more
  • Is 45 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 37 km (23 mi) more estimated range

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
  • Best estimated range

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