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.

New comparison

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206)

C 300

258 hp1999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2021-2026
VS

Lincoln Z

2.0T

246 hp1999 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2022-2024

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    258 hp
    192 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    156 hp/t
    116 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300LincolnZ2.0T
Power
258hp192kW
246hp183kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
376Nm277lb-ft
Curb weight
1,655kg3,649lb
1,640kg3,616lb
Gross weight
2,335kg5,148lb
2,050kg4,519lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
58.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
61.8s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.0s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
18.3s
Calculated
23.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.7s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
156hp/t116kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
229Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
685km426mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
1,999cc122cu in
1,999cc122cu 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
1,599mm63in
Rear track
1,613mm64in
1,593mm63in
Trunk volume
455L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
66L

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 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 rpm2,500-4,000 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
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.0 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.3 s
23.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
164 km/h
102 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
246 hp
183 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300 has 12 hp more than Lincoln Z 2.0T.

The biggest power difference is between Lincoln Z 2.0T and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300: 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 300
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
LincolnZ2.0T
376 Nm
277 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
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
LincolnZ2.0T
1,640 kg
3,616 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
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
LincolnZ2.0T
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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
LincolnZ2.0T6.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300 and Lincoln Z 2.0T: 0.8 s.

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
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
LincolnZ2.0T
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp

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
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
LincolnZ2.0T
246 hp
183 kW
6.8 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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
260 km/h162 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
246 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,982 mm
196.1 in
Height
1,485 mm
58.5 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300LincolnZ2.0T
Power
258 hp
192 kW
246 hp
183 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
376 Nm
277 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.0 s
6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Lightness
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
Fuel consumption
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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-
Length
4,982 mm
196.1 in
Height
1,485 mm
58.5 in
Range score
685 km
426 mi
-
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 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 300
Consumption7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,916 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300

  • Has 12 hp more
  • Has 24 Nm more
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Heaviest

Lincoln Z 2.0T

  • Is 15 kg lighter

Pros

  • Lightest

Cons

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

Choose cars to compare

Brand
Model
Generation
Engine or modification
Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300
Lincoln Z 2.0T
Compare selected cars
2 vehicles selected

Popular comparisons

C 300
C 300
VS
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300vsMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 300
2.0T
28T
VS
LincolnZ2.0TvsCadillacCT6 II28T
C 300
C 300
VS
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300vsMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300
2.0T
530i
VS
LincolnZ2.0TvsBMW5 Series Sedan (G60)530i
C 300
C 300
VS
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300vsMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 300
2.0T
2.0i
VS
LincolnZ2.0TvsJaguarXF (X260)Facelift 20202.0i
C 300
C 300
VS
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300vsMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 300
2.0T
2.0i
VS
LincolnZ2.0TvsJaguarXE (X760)Facelift 20202.0i
C 300
C 350 V6
VS
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300vsMercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004C 350 V6
2.0T
EQE 300 98 kWh
VS
LincolnZ2.0TvsMercedes-BenzEQE (V295)EQE 300 98 kWh
C 300
AMG C 36
VS
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300vsMercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36
2.0T
45 TDI V6
VS
LincolnZ2.0TvsAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202345 TDI V6
Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300 vs Lincoln Z 2.0T - car comparison - FastVsFaster