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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) · Facelift 2018 C 300vsLynk & Co 03 + 2.0TD T5

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 300

258 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2019-2021
VS

Lynk & Co 03

+ 2.0TD T5

254 hp1969 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2019-2022

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    258 hp
    192 kW
  • Highest torque
    370 Nm
    273 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,540 kg
    3,395 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    168 hp/t
    125 kW/t
    6.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    943 km
    586 mi
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300Lynk & Co03+ 2.0TD T5
Power
258hp192kW
254hp189kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,540kg3,395lb
1,620kg3,571lb
Gross weight
2,195kg4,839lb
2,100kg4,630lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
55.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
59.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
17.5s
Calculated
18.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
168hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
240Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
216Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
943km586mi
Calculated
649km403mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,969cc120cu in
Length
4,686mm184in
4,677mm184in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,840mm72in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,461mm58in
Wheelbase
2,840mm112in
2,730mm107in
Front track
1,588mm63in
1,587mm62in
Rear track-
1,587mm62in
Ground clearance
92mm4in
132mm5in
Trunk volume
455L
414L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
50L
CO2 emissions
160g/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 300Lynk & Co 03 + 2.0TD T5PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300: Power / Torque
  • Lynk & Co 03 + 2.0TD T5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300-1,800-4,000 rpm4,250 rpm
Lynk & Co03+ 2.0TD T55,500 rpm1,800-4,800 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300Lynk & Co03+ 2.0TD T5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.5 s
18.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
178 km/h
110 mph
175 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300
258 hp
192 kW
Lynk & Co03+ 2.0TD T5
254 hp
189 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300 has 4 hp more than Lynk & Co 03 + 2.0TD T5.

The biggest power difference is between Lynk & Co 03 + 2.0TD T5 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300: 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 300
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Lynk & Co03+ 2.0TD T5
350 Nm
258 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 300
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Lynk & Co03+ 2.0TD T5
1,620 kg
3,571 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 300
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lynk & Co03+ 2.0TD T5
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 3005.7 s
Lynk & Co03+ 2.0TD T55.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300 and Lynk & Co 03 + 2.0TD T5: 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 300
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Lynk & Co03+ 2.0TD T5
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300 and Lynk & Co 03 + 2.0TD T5: 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 300
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
Lynk & Co03+ 2.0TD T5
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 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 300
943 km
586 mi
Lynk & Co03+ 2.0TD T5
649 km
403 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300
258 hp
192 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lynk & Co03+ 2.0TD T5
254 hp
189 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 300
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 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
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Lynk & Co03+ 2.0TD T5
Power
254 hp
189 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
414 L
14.6 cu ft
Length
4,677 mm
184.1 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 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 (W205)Facelift 2018C 300
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Lynk & Co03+ 2.0TD T5
Power
254 hp
189 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 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 (W205)Facelift 2018C 300
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
5.7 s
Lynk & Co03+ 2.0TD T5
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
5.9 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 300
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Lynk & Co03+ 2.0TD T5
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300Lynk & Co03+ 2.0TD T5
Power
258 hp
192 kW
254 hp
189 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
Fuel consumption
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
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
4,677 mm
184.1 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in
Range score
943 km
586 mi
649 km
403 mi
CO2 score
160 g/km
-
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
414 L
14.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 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.

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 (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300Lynk & Co 03 + 2.0TD T5
Consumption7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.25 LC100 km13.48 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.71 LC100 mi21.69 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,838 LC/year2,021 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 80 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 294 km (182 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 41 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Lynk & Co 03 + 2.0TD T5

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

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

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