Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300vsLincoln Z 2.0T

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 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2021-2026
VS

Lincoln Z

2.0T

261 hp1995 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2024-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
  • 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 overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100

Lincoln Z 2.0T

  • Most powerful
    261 hp
    195 kW
  • Best estimated range
    917 km
    570 mi
  • Largest trunk
    489 L
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300LincolnZ2.0T
Power
258hp192kW
261hp195kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
393Nm290lb-ft
Curb weight
1,600kg3,527lb
1,635kg3,605lb
Gross weight
2,280kg5,027lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
59.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
60.7s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.0s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
17.9s
Calculated
24.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.7s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg 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
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
160hp/t119kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
240Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
714km444mi
Calculated
917km570mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,999cc122cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,751mm187in
4,982mm196in
Width
1,820mm72in
1,865mm73in
Height
1,437mm57in
1,485mm58in
Wheelbase
2,865mm113in
2,930mm115in
Front track
1,601mm63in
-
Rear track
1,613mm64in
-
Trunk volume
455L
489L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
66L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300Lincoln Z 2.0TPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300: Power / Torque
  • Lincoln Z 2.0T: 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
LincolnZ2.0T5,500 rpm2,000-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300LincolnZ2.0T
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.7 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.0 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.9 s
24.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
176 km/h
109 mph
162 km/h
100 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
LincolnZ2.0T
261 hp
195 kW

Lincoln Z 2.0T has 3 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300 and Lincoln Z 2.0T: 3 hp (2 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
LincolnZ2.0T
393 Nm
290 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
LincolnZ2.0T
1,635 kg
3,605 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
LincolnZ2.0T
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 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
LincolnZ2.0T7.0 s

Although Lincoln Z 2.0T has more power, Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300 and Lincoln Z 2.0T: 1.0 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
LincolnZ2.0T
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

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
LincolnZ2.0T
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 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
LincolnZ2.0T
917 km
570 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
LincolnZ2.0T
261 hp
195 kW
7.0 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 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
LincolnZ2.0T
Power
261 hp
195 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
489 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,982 mm
196.1 in
Height
1,485 mm
58.5 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
LincolnZ2.0T
Power
261 hp
195 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 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
LincolnZ2.0T
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
7.0 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 300
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
LincolnZ2.0T
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300LincolnZ2.0T
Power
258 hp
192 kW
261 hp
195 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
393 Nm
290 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.0 s
7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Lightness
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
1,635 kg
3,605 lb
Fuel consumption
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 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
489 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,982 mm
196.1 in
Height
1,485 mm
58.5 in
Range score
714 km
444 mi
917 km
570 mi
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
489 L
17.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 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 (W206) C 300Lincoln Z 2.0T
Consumption7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.25 LC100 km12.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.71 LC100 mi20.28 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,838 LC/year1,890 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300

  • Has 7 Nm more
  • Is 35 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 30 km/h (19 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Lincoln Z 2.0T

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Has 202 km (126 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 34 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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