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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180vsHonda Civic X Sedan · Facelift 2018 1.5 VTEC TURBO

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

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206)

C 180

170 hp1496 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2021-present
VS

Honda Civic X Sedan · Facelift 2018

1.5 VTEC TURBO

182 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2019-2022

Comparison overview

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Honda Civic X Sedan Facelift 2018 1.5 VTEC TURBO

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.0 s
  • Most powerful
    182 hp
    136 kW
  • Lightest
    1,277 kg
    2,815 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    143 hp/t
    106 kW/t
    7.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    836 km
    520 mi
  • Largest trunk
    519 L
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    48/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180HondaCivic X SedanFacelift 20181.5 VTEC TURBO
Power
170hp127kW
182hp136kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
240Nm177lb-ft
Curb weight
1,550kg3,417lb
1,277kg2,815lb
Gross weight
2,250kg4,960lb
1,740kg3,836lb
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
75.6s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
64.7s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.6s
8.0s
0-200 km/h
32.0s
Calculated
30.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.2s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg 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
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.2s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
110hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
143hp/t106kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
161Nm/t108lb-ft/ton
Calculated
188Nm/t126lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
615km382mi
Calculated
836km520mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,496cc91cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,751mm187in
4,648mm183in
Width
1,820mm72in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,437mm57in
1,416mm56in
Wheelbase
2,865mm113in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,601mm63in
1,547mm61in
Rear track
1,613mm64in
1,563mm62in
Ground clearance-
124mm5in
Trunk volume
455L
519L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
40L
46L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180Honda Civic X Sedan Facelift 2018 1.5 VTEC TURBOPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180: Power / Torque
  • Honda Civic X Sedan Facelift 2018 1.5 VTEC TURBO: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 1805,500-6,100 rpm1,800-4,000 rpm6,350 rpm
HondaCivic X SedanFacelift 20181.5 VTEC TURBO5,500 rpm1,700-5,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180HondaCivic X SedanFacelift 20181.5 VTEC TURBO
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.2 s
7.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.6 s
8.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.0 s
30.5 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
7.4 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.8 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.8 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.2 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
154 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180
170 hp
127 kW
HondaCivic X SedanFacelift 20181.5 VTEC TURBO
182 hp
136 kW

Honda Civic X Sedan Facelift 2018 1.5 VTEC TURBO has 12 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180 and Honda Civic X Sedan Facelift 2018 1.5 VTEC TURBO: 12 hp (9 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
HondaCivic X SedanFacelift 20181.5 VTEC TURBO
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 (W206)C 180
1,550 kg
3,417 lb
HondaCivic X SedanFacelift 20181.5 VTEC TURBO
1,277 kg
2,815 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 180
231 km/h
144 mph
HondaCivic X SedanFacelift 20181.5 VTEC TURBO
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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Honda Civic X Sedan Facelift 2018 1.5 VTEC TURBO and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180: 0.6 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 180
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
HondaCivic X SedanFacelift 20181.5 VTEC TURBO
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Honda Civic X Sedan Facelift 2018 1.5 VTEC TURBO and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180: 1.0 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 180
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
HondaCivic X SedanFacelift 20181.5 VTEC TURBO
143 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 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 180
615 km
382 mi
HondaCivic X SedanFacelift 20181.5 VTEC TURBO
836 km
520 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180
170 hp
127 kW
8.6 s
231 km/h
144 mph
HondaCivic X SedanFacelift 20181.5 VTEC TURBO
182 hp
136 kW
8.0 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 (W206)C 180
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 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
HondaCivic X SedanFacelift 20181.5 VTEC TURBO
Power
182 hp
136 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 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 (W206)C 180
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
HondaCivic X SedanFacelift 20181.5 VTEC TURBO
Power
182 hp
136 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Honda Civic X Sedan Facelift 2018 1.5 VTEC TURBO 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 180
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
8.6 s
HondaCivic X SedanFacelift 20181.5 VTEC TURBO
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
8.0 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 180
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
HondaCivic X SedanFacelift 20181.5 VTEC TURBO
143 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180HondaCivic X SedanFacelift 20181.5 VTEC TURBO
Power
170 hp
127 kW
182 hp
136 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.6 s
8.0 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,550 kg
3,417 lb
1,277 kg
2,815 lb
Fuel consumption
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 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
519 L
18.3 cu ft
Length
4,648 mm
183.0 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 in
Range score
615 km
382 mi
836 km
520 mi
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
519 L
18.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
143 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 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 (W206) C 180Honda Civic X Sedan Facelift 2018 1.5 VTEC TURBO
Consumption6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.38 LC100 km9.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.31 LC100 mi15.49 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used975 L258 US gal214 UK gal825 L218 US gal181 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,706 LC/year1,444 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180

  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque

Cons

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

Honda Civic X Sedan Facelift 2018 1.5 VTEC TURBO

  • Has 12 hp more
  • Is 273 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 33 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 221 km (137 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 64 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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