Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206)
Car comparison
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.
New comparisonHonda Civic X Sedan · Facelift 2018
1.5 VTEC TURBO
Comparison overview
Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.
Best choices
Honda Civic X Sedan Facelift 2018 1.5 VTEC TURBO
- Quickest 0-100 km/h8.0 s
- Most powerful182 hp136 kW
- Lightest1,277 kg2,815 lb
- Best power-to-weight143 hp/t106 kW/t7.0 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption7.0 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK
- Best estimated range836 km520 mi
- Largest trunk519 L
- Best overall score57/100
- Best performance score48/100
- Best economy score92/100
- Best practicality score76/100
Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180
- Fastest top speed231 km/h144 mph
- Highest torque250 Nm184 lb-ft
Specification comparison
| Model | Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180 | HondaCivic 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
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 180: Power / Torque
- Honda Civic X Sedan Facelift 2018 1.5 VTEC TURBO: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180 | 5,500-6,100 rpm | 1,800-4,000 rpm | 6,350 rpm |
| HondaCivic X SedanFacelift 20181.5 VTEC TURBO | 5,500 rpm | 1,700-5,500 rpm | 5,750 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180 | HondaCivic 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180 | 8.6 s |
| HondaCivic X SedanFacelift 20181.5 VTEC TURBO | 8.0 s |
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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top 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.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Practicality score | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180 |
|
| ||||||||||||||
| HondaCivic X SedanFacelift 20181.5 VTEC TURBO |
|
| ||||||||||||||
Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||||||
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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 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.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel 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
| Vehicle | Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180 | HondaCivic 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 |
|
| ||||||||||||||||
| 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
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
| Vehicle | Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180 | Honda Civic X Sedan Facelift 2018 1.5 VTEC TURBO |
|---|---|---|
| Consumption | 6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK | 5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 11.38 LC100 km | 9.63 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 18.31 LC100 mi | 15.49 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 975 L258 US gal214 UK gal | 825 L218 US gal181 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,706 LC/year | 1,444 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
Choose cars to compare
Popular comparisons























