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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300dvsLynk & Co 03 + Cyan 2.0TD T5 Evo

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

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206)

C 300d

265 hp1992 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2021-present
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Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    265 hp
    198 kW
  • Highest torque
    550 Nm
    406 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    943 km
    586 mi
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300dLynk & Co03+ Cyan 2.0TD T5 Evo
Power
265hp198kW
265hp198kW
Torque
550Nm406lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,700kg3,748lb
1,620kg3,571lb
Gross weight
2,380kg5,247lb
2,100kg4,630lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
57.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
56.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
17.1s
Calculated
17.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
156hp/t116kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
164hp/t122kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
324Nm/t216lb-ft/ton
Calculated
235Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
943km586mi
Calculated
649km403mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,992cc122cu in
1,969cc120cu in
Length
4,751mm187in
4,677mm184in
Width
1,820mm72in
1,840mm72in
Height
1,437mm57in
1,461mm58in
Wheelbase
2,865mm113in
2,730mm107in
Front track
1,601mm63in
1,587mm62in
Rear track
1,613mm64in
1,587mm62in
Ground clearance-
132mm5in
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 300dLynk & Co 03 + Cyan 2.0TD T5 EvoPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300d: Power / Torque
  • Lynk & Co 03 + Cyan 2.0TD T5 Evo: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300d4,200 rpm1,800-2,200 rpm4,450 rpm
Lynk & Co03+ Cyan 2.0TD T5 Evo5,500 rpm2,000-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300dLynk & Co03+ Cyan 2.0TD T5 Evo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.1 s
17.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
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
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
13.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
111 mph
177 km/h
110 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300d
265 hp
198 kW
Lynk & Co03+ Cyan 2.0TD T5 Evo
265 hp
198 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300d
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
Lynk & Co03+ Cyan 2.0TD T5 Evo
380 Nm
280 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 300d
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
Lynk & Co03+ Cyan 2.0TD T5 Evo
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 (W206)C 300d
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lynk & Co03+ Cyan 2.0TD T5 Evo
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 (W206)C 300d5.7 s
Lynk & Co03+ Cyan 2.0TD T5 Evo5.7 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 300d
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
Lynk & Co03+ Cyan 2.0TD T5 Evo
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300d and Lynk & Co 03 + Cyan 2.0TD T5 Evo: 2.4 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 (W206)C 300d
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
Lynk & Co03+ Cyan 2.0TD T5 Evo
164 hp/t
122 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 300d
943 km
586 mi
Lynk & Co03+ Cyan 2.0TD T5 Evo
649 km
403 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300d
265 hp
198 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lynk & Co03+ Cyan 2.0TD T5 Evo
265 hp
198 kW
5.7 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 (W206)C 300d
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 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 & Co03+ Cyan 2.0TD T5 Evo
Power
265 hp
198 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
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 (W206)C 300d
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
Lynk & Co03+ Cyan 2.0TD T5 Evo
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 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 (W206) C 300d 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 300d
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
5.7 s
Lynk & Co03+ Cyan 2.0TD T5 Evo
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
5.7 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 300d
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
Lynk & Co03+ Cyan 2.0TD T5 Evo
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300dLynk & Co03+ Cyan 2.0TD T5 Evo
Power
265 hp
198 kW
265 hp
198 kW
Torque
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
Fuel consumption
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 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
4,751 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
4,677 mm
184.1 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in
Range score
943 km
586 mi
649 km
403 mi
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
414 L
14.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300dLynk & Co 03 + Cyan 2.0TD T5 Evo
Consumption5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.28 LC100 km13.48 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.93 LC100 mi21.69 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used795 L210 US gal175 UK gal1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,391 LC/year2,021 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300d

  • Has 170 Nm more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 294 km (183 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
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

Lynk & Co 03 + Cyan 2.0TD T5 Evo

  • Is 80 kg lighter
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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