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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300vsGenesis 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 (W206)

C 300

258 hp1999 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2021-present
VS

Genesis G70 · Facelift 2020

2.0 T-GDi

245 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2021-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    258 hp
    192 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,600 kg
    3,527 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    161 hp/t
    120 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    714 km
    444 mi
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300GenesisG70Facelift 20202.0 T-GDi
Power
258hp192kW
245hp183kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
353Nm260lb-ft
Curb weight
1,600kg3,527lb
1,675kg3,693lb
Gross weight
2,280kg5,027lb
2,140kg4,718lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
59.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
59.6s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.0s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
17.9s
Calculated
20.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.7s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
714km444mi
Calculated
682km424mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,999cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,751mm187in
4,685mm184in
Width
1,820mm72in
1,850mm73in
Height
1,437mm57in
1,400mm55in
Wheelbase
2,865mm113in
2,835mm112in
Front track
1,601mm63in
1,592mm63in
Rear track
1,613mm64in
1,596mm63in
Ground clearance-
130mm5in
Trunk volume
455L
330L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
60L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300Genesis G70 Facelift 2020 2.0 T-GDiPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300: 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 (W206)C 3005,800 rpm2,000-3,200 rpm6,050 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 (W206)C 300GenesisG70Facelift 20202.0 T-GDi
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.7 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.0 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.9 s
20.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
176 km/h
109 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 (W206)C 300
258 hp
192 kW
GenesisG70Facelift 20202.0 T-GDi
245 hp
183 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300 has 13 hp more than Genesis G70 Facelift 2020 2.0 T-GDi.

The biggest power difference is between Genesis G70 Facelift 2020 2.0 T-GDi and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300: 13 hp (10 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
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 (W206)C 300
1,600 kg
3,527 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 (W206)C 300
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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 (W206)C 3006.0 s
GenesisG70Facelift 20202.0 T-GDi6.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300 and Genesis G70 Facelift 2020 2.0 T-GDi: 0.1 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 (W206)C 300
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 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 (W206) C 300 and Genesis G70 Facelift 2020 2.0 T-GDi: 1.8 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 300
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 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 (W206)C 300
714 km
444 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 (W206)C 300
258 hp
192 kW
6.0 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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 (W206)C 300
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
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 (W206)C 300
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 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 (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
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
6.0 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 (W206)C 300
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 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 (W206)C 300GenesisG70Facelift 20202.0 T-GDi
Power
258 hp
192 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
353 Nm
260 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.0 s
6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
1,675 kg
3,693 lb
Fuel consumption
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 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
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Length
4,685 mm
184.4 in
Height
1,400 mm
55.1 in
Range score
714 km
444 mi
682 km
424 mi
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 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 300Genesis G70 Facelift 2020 2.0 T-GDi
Consumption7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.25 LC100 km15.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.71 LC100 mi24.78 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,838 LC/year2,310 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Has 47 Nm more
  • Is 75 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 32 km (20 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 125 L more trunk volume

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
  • Largest trunk

Genesis G70 Facelift 2020 2.0 T-GDi

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

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

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