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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) · Facelift 2018 C 200vsLynk & Co 03 1.5TD

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

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) · Facelift 2018

C 200

184 hp1497 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2021
VS

Lynk & Co 03

1.5TD

180 hp1477 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2019-2022

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 200

  • Fastest top speed
    234 km/h
    145 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    121 hp/t
    90 kW/t
    8.3 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    49/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Lynk & Co 03 1.5TD

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.9 s
  • Lightest
    1,512 kg
    3,333 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    806 km
    501 mi
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 200Lynk & Co031.5TD
Power
184hp137kW
180hp134kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
265Nm195lb-ft
Curb weight
1,520kg3,351lb
1,512kg3,333lb
Gross weight
2,175kg4,795lb
1,887kg4,160lb
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
To 99% top speed
73.3s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
59.5s99% target: 203 km/h / 126 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.1s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
29.6s
Calculated
47.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.7s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
121hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
119hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
184Nm/t123lb-ft/ton
Calculated
175Nm/t117lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
594km369mi
Calculated
806km501mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,497cc91cu in
1,477cc90cu in
Length
4,686mm184in
4,657mm183in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,840mm72in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,472mm58in
Wheelbase
2,840mm112in
2,730mm107in
Front track
1,588mm63in
1,597mm63in
Rear track-
1,597mm63in
Ground clearance
92mm4in
147mm6in
Trunk volume-
414L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
41L
50L
CO2 emissions
156g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 200Lynk & Co 03 1.5TDPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 200: Power / Torque
  • Lynk & Co 03 1.5TD: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 200-1,200-4,000 rpm4,250 rpm
Lynk & Co031.5TD5,500 rpm1,500-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 200Lynk & Co031.5TD
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.7 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.1 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.6 s
47.5 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
149 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 200
184 hp
137 kW
Lynk & Co031.5TD
180 hp
134 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 200 has 4 hp more than Lynk & Co 03 1.5TD.

The biggest power difference is between Lynk & Co 03 1.5TD and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 200: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 200
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Lynk & Co031.5TD
265 Nm
195 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 200
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
Lynk & Co031.5TD
1,512 kg
3,333 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)Facelift 2018C 200
234 km/h
145 mph
Lynk & Co031.5TD
205 km/h
127 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)Facelift 2018C 2008.1 s
Lynk & Co031.5TD7.9 s

Although Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 200 has more power, Lynk & Co 03 1.5TD is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lynk & Co 03 1.5TD and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 200: 0.2 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)Facelift 2018C 200
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Lynk & Co031.5TD
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Lynk & Co 03 1.5TD and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 200: 0.7 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)Facelift 2018C 200
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
Lynk & Co031.5TD
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 200
594 km
369 mi
Lynk & Co031.5TD
806 km
501 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 200
184 hp
137 kW
8.1 s
234 km/h
145 mph
Lynk & Co031.5TD
180 hp
134 kW
7.9 s
205 km/h
127 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)Facelift 2018C 200
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Lynk & Co031.5TD
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
414 L
14.6 cu ft
Length
4,657 mm
183.3 in
Height
1,472 mm
58.0 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)Facelift 2018C 200
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Lynk & Co031.5TD
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 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)Facelift 2018C 200
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
8.1 s
Lynk & Co031.5TD
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
7.9 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)Facelift 2018C 200
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Lynk & Co031.5TD
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 200Lynk & Co031.5TD
Power
184 hp
137 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
265 Nm
195 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.1 s
7.9 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
Lightness
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
1,512 kg
3,333 lb
Fuel consumption
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
414 L
14.6 cu ft
Length
4,657 mm
183.3 in
Height
1,472 mm
58.0 in
Range score
594 km
369 mi
806 km
501 mi
CO2 score
156 g/km
-
Trunk score
-
414 L
14.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 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 (W205) Facelift 2018 C 200Lynk & Co 03 1.5TD
Consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.08 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.43 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,811 LC/year1,628 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 200

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Has 15 Nm more
  • Has 29 km/h (18 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

Lynk & Co 03 1.5TD

  • Is 8 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 212 km (132 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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