Car comparison

Lynk & Co 03 + 2.0TD T5vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300

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

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Lynk & Co 03

+ 2.0TD T5

254 hp1969 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2019-2022
VS

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206)

C 300

258 hp1999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2021-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300

  • Most powerful
    258 hp
    192 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    685 km
    426 mi
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Lynk & Co 03 + 2.0TD T5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,620 kg
    3,571 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    157 hp/t
    117 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLynk & Co03+ 2.0TD T5Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300
Power
254hp189kW
258hp192kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,620kg3,571lb
1,655kg3,649lb
Gross weight
2,100kg4,630lb
2,335kg5,148lb
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
59.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
58.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
6.0s
0-200 km/h
18.3s
Calculated
18.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
5.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
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
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
156hp/t116kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
216Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
649km403mi
Calculated
685km426mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,969cc120cu in
1,999cc122cu in
Length
4,677mm184in
4,751mm187in
Width
1,840mm72in
1,820mm72in
Height
1,461mm58in
1,437mm57in
Wheelbase
2,730mm107in
2,865mm113in
Front track
1,587mm62in
1,601mm63in
Rear track
1,587mm62in
1,613mm64in
Ground clearance
132mm5in
-
Trunk volume
414L
455L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Lynk & Co 03 + 2.0TD T5Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300PowerTorque
  • Lynk & Co 03 + 2.0TD T5: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Lynk & Co03+ 2.0TD T55,500 rpm1,800-4,800 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 3005,800 rpm2,000-3,200 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLynk & Co03+ 2.0TD T5Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
5.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
6.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.3 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
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
175 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Lynk & Co03+ 2.0TD T5
254 hp
189 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300
258 hp
192 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) 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 (W206) C 300: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Lynk & Co03+ 2.0TD T5
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Lynk & Co03+ 2.0TD T5
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300
1,655 kg
3,649 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Lynk & Co03+ 2.0TD T5
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300
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
Lynk & Co03+ 2.0TD T55.9 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 3006.0 s

Although Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300 has more power, Lynk & Co 03 + 2.0TD T5 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lynk & Co 03 + 2.0TD T5 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Lynk & Co03+ 2.0TD T5
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Lynk & Co03+ 2.0TD T5
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Lynk & Co03+ 2.0TD T5
649 km
403 mi
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300
685 km
426 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Lynk & Co03+ 2.0TD T5
254 hp
189 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300
258 hp
192 kW
6.0 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
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
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

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
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-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
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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
Lynk & Co03+ 2.0TD T5
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
5.9 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
6.0 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
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
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLynk & Co03+ 2.0TD T5Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300
Power
254 hp
189 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
Fuel consumption
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
649 km
403 mi
685 km
426 mi
Trunk score
414 L
14.6 cu ft
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
156 hp/t
116 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
VehicleLynk & Co 03 + 2.0TD T5Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300
Consumption7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.48 LC100 km12.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.69 LC100 mi20.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,021 LC/year1,916 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lynk & Co 03 + 2.0TD T5

  • Is 35 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 36 km (22 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 41 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

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