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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180vsLynk & 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 (W206)

C 180

170 hp1496 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2021-present
VS

Lynk & Co 03

1.5TD

180 hp1477 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2019-2022

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Lynk & Co 03 1.5TD

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.9 s
  • Most powerful
    180 hp
    134 kW
  • Highest torque
    265 Nm
    195 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,512 kg
    3,333 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    119 hp/t
    89 kW/t
    8.4 kg/hp
  • 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 (W206)C 180Lynk & Co031.5TD
Power
170hp127kW
180hp134kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
265Nm195lb-ft
Curb weight
1,550kg3,417lb
1,512kg3,333lb
Gross weight
2,250kg4,960lb
1,887kg4,160lb
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
To 99% top speed
75.6s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
59.5s99% target: 203 km/h / 126 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.6s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
31.9s
Calculated
47.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.2s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
16.2s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
110hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
119hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
161Nm/t108lb-ft/ton
Calculated
175Nm/t117lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
615km382mi
Calculated
806km501mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,496cc91cu in
1,477cc90cu in
Length
4,751mm187in
4,657mm183in
Width
1,820mm72in
1,840mm72in
Height
1,437mm57in
1,472mm58in
Wheelbase
2,865mm113in
2,730mm107in
Front track
1,601mm63in
1,597mm63in
Rear track
1,613mm64in
1,597mm63in
Ground clearance-
147mm6in
Trunk volume
455L
414L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
40L
50L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180Lynk & Co 03 1.5TDPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180: Power / Torque
  • Lynk & Co 03 1.5TD: 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
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 (W206)C 180Lynk & Co031.5TD
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.2 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.6 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.9 s
47.5 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.4 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.8 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.8 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.2 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
149 km/h
93 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
Lynk & Co031.5TD
180 hp
134 kW

Lynk & Co 03 1.5TD has 10 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180 and Lynk & Co 03 1.5TD: 10 hp (7 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
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 (W206)C 180
1,550 kg
3,417 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 (W206)C 180
231 km/h
144 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 (W206)C 1808.6 s
Lynk & Co031.5TD7.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lynk & Co 03 1.5TD and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180: 0.7 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
Lynk & Co031.5TD
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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 180
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 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 (W206)C 180
615 km
382 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 (W206)C 180
170 hp
127 kW
8.6 s
231 km/h
144 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 (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
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 (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
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

Lynk & Co 03 1.5TD 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
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 (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
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 (W206)C 180Lynk & Co031.5TD
Power
170 hp
127 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
265 Nm
195 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.6 s
7.9 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
Lightness
1,550 kg
3,417 lb
1,512 kg
3,333 lb
Fuel consumption
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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
414 L
14.6 cu ft
Length
4,657 mm
183.3 in
Height
1,472 mm
58.0 in
Range score
615 km
382 mi
806 km
501 mi
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
414 L
14.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180Lynk & Co 03 1.5TD
Consumption6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.38 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.31 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used975 L258 US gal214 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,706 LC/year1,628 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180

  • Has 26 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 41 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

Lynk & Co 03 1.5TD

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 15 Nm more
  • Is 38 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 191 km (119 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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