Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 200vsHonda Civic X Sedan 1.5 VTEC

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

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205)

C 200

184 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2016-2018
VS

Honda Civic X Sedan

1.5 VTEC

182 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2017-2019

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Honda Civic X Sedan 1.5 VTEC

  • Lightest
    1,246 kg
    2,747 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
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    130 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    807 km
    501 mi
  • Largest trunk
    519 L
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 200

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    234 km/h
    145 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 200HondaCivic X Sedan1.5 VTEC
Power
184hp137kW
182hp136kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
240Nm177lb-ft
Curb weight
1,470kg3,241lb
1,246kg2,747lb
Gross weight
2,110kg4,652lb
1,740kg3,836lb
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
66.6s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
65.5s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
26.9s
Calculated
30.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
125hp/t93kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
204Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
569km354mi
Calculated
807km501mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,686mm184in
4,648mm183in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,416mm56in
Wheelbase
2,840mm112in
2,698mm106in
Front track
1,588mm63in
1,543mm61in
Rear track
1,570mm62in
1,557mm61in
Ground clearance-
124mm5in
Trunk volume
480L
519L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
41L
46L
CO2 emissions
162g/km
130g/km

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 (W205) C 200Honda Civic X Sedan 1.5 VTECPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 200: Power / Torque
  • Honda Civic X Sedan 1.5 VTEC: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 2005,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
HondaCivic X Sedan1.5 VTEC5,500 rpm1,900-5,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 200HondaCivic X Sedan1.5 VTEC
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.9 s
30.9 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 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
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 200
184 hp
137 kW
HondaCivic X Sedan1.5 VTEC
182 hp
136 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 200 has 2 hp more than Honda Civic X Sedan 1.5 VTEC.

The biggest power difference is between Honda Civic X Sedan 1.5 VTEC and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 200: 2 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 200
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
HondaCivic X Sedan1.5 VTEC
240 Nm
177 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 200
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
HondaCivic X Sedan1.5 VTEC
1,246 kg
2,747 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 200
234 km/h
145 mph
HondaCivic X Sedan1.5 VTEC
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 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 2007.4 s
HondaCivic X Sedan1.5 VTEC8.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 200 and Honda Civic X Sedan 1.5 VTEC: 0.7 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 200
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
HondaCivic X Sedan1.5 VTEC
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Honda Civic X Sedan 1.5 VTEC and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 200: 1.5 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 200
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
HondaCivic X Sedan1.5 VTEC
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)C 200
569 km
354 mi
HondaCivic X Sedan1.5 VTEC
807 km
501 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 200
184 hp
137 kW
7.4 s
234 km/h
145 mph
HondaCivic X Sedan1.5 VTEC
182 hp
136 kW
8.1 s
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 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 200
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
234 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
HondaCivic X Sedan1.5 VTEC
Power
182 hp
136 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
519 L
18.3 cu ft
Length
4,648 mm
183.0 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 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 200
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
HondaCivic X Sedan1.5 VTEC
Power
182 hp
136 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) 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 (W205)C 200
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
7.4 s
HondaCivic X Sedan1.5 VTEC
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 (W205)C 200
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
HondaCivic X Sedan1.5 VTEC
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 (W205)C 200HondaCivic X Sedan1.5 VTEC
Power
184 hp
137 kW
182 hp
136 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
8.1 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
1,246 kg
2,747 lb
Fuel consumption
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 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
519 L
18.3 cu ft
Length
4,648 mm
183.0 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 in
Range score
569 km
354 mi
807 km
501 mi
CO2 score
162 g/km
130 g/km
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
519 L
18.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 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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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 200Honda Civic X Sedan 1.5 VTEC
Consumption7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.60 LC100 km9.98 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.28 LC100 mi16.05 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal855 L226 US gal188 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,890 LC/year1,496 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 200

  • Has 2 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Honda Civic X Sedan 1.5 VTEC

  • Is 224 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 238 km (148 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 39 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 32 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

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

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