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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300vsLynk & Co 03 · Facelift 2022 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 (W206)

C 300

258 hp1999 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2021-present
VS

Lynk & Co 03 · Facelift 2022

2.0TD T5

254 hp1969 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2022-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    258 hp
    192 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Lynk & Co 03 Facelift 2022 2.0TD T5

  • Lightest
    1,560 kg
    3,439 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    163 hp/t
    121 kW/t
    6.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    735 km
    457 mi
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300Lynk & Co03Facelift 20222.0TD T5
Power
258hp192kW
254hp189kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,600kg3,527lb
1,560kg3,439lb
Gross weight
2,280kg5,027lb
1,980kg4,365lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
59.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
52.6s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.0s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
17.9s
Calculated
30.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.7s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
163hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
224Nm/t150lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
714km444mi
Calculated
735km457mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,999cc122cu in
1,969cc120cu in
Length
4,751mm187in
4,684mm184in
Width
1,820mm72in
1,843mm73in
Height
1,437mm57in
1,460mm57in
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
50L
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 300Lynk & Co 03 Facelift 2022 2.0TD T5PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300: Power / Torque
  • Lynk & Co 03 Facelift 2022 2.0TD T5: 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
Lynk & Co03Facelift 20222.0TD 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 (W206)C 300Lynk & Co03Facelift 20222.0TD T5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.7 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.0 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.9 s
30.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
215 km/h
134 mph
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
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
176 km/h
109 mph
158 km/h
98 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
Lynk & Co03Facelift 20222.0TD T5
254 hp
189 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300 has 4 hp more than Lynk & Co 03 Facelift 2022 2.0TD T5.

The biggest power difference is between Lynk & Co 03 Facelift 2022 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
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Lynk & Co03Facelift 20222.0TD 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 (W206)C 300
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
Lynk & Co03Facelift 20222.0TD T5
1,560 kg
3,439 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
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lynk & Co03Facelift 20222.0TD T5
215 km/h
134 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
Lynk & Co03Facelift 20222.0TD T56.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300 and Lynk & Co 03 Facelift 2022 2.0TD T5: 0.9 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 300
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Lynk & Co03Facelift 20222.0TD T5
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 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 300
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
Lynk & Co03Facelift 20222.0TD T5
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 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 300
714 km
444 mi
Lynk & Co03Facelift 20222.0TD T5
735 km
457 mi

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
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lynk & Co03Facelift 20222.0TD T5
254 hp
189 kW
6.9 s
215 km/h
134 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
265 km/h165 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
Lynk & Co03Facelift 20222.0TD T5
Power
254 hp
189 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
414 L
14.6 cu ft
Length
4,684 mm
184.4 in
Height
1,460 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 (W206)C 300
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Lynk & Co03Facelift 20222.0TD T5
Power
254 hp
189 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 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
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
6.0 s
Lynk & Co03Facelift 20222.0TD T5
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.9 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 300
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Lynk & Co03Facelift 20222.0TD T5
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300Lynk & Co03Facelift 20222.0TD T5
Power
258 hp
192 kW
254 hp
189 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.0 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
Fuel consumption
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 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
4,684 mm
184.4 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
Range score
714 km
444 mi
735 km
457 mi
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
414 L
14.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 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 (W206) C 300Lynk & Co 03 Facelift 2022 2.0TD T5
Consumption7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.25 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.71 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,838 LC/year1,785 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 50 km/h (31 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 41 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Lynk & Co 03 Facelift 2022 2.0TD T5

  • Is 40 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 21 km (13 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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