Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 300vsMaserati Ghibli III (M157) · Facelift 2017 3.0d V6

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

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205)

C 300

245 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2016-2018
VS

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) · Facelift 2017

3.0d V6

250 hp2987 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2017-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0d V6

  • Most powerful
    250 hp
    186 kW
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,186 km
    737 mi
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 300

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,455 kg
    3,208 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    168 hp/t
    126 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    154 g/km
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 300MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V6
Power
245hp183kW
250hp186kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
1,455kg3,208lb
1,875kg4,134lb
Gross weight
2,095kg4,619lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
59.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
70.8s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
18.4s
Calculated
22.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
168hp/t126kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
320Nm/t214lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
971km603mi
Calculated
1,186km737mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
2,987cc182cu in
Length
4,686mm184in
4,971mm196in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,945mm77in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,461mm58in
Wheelbase
2,840mm112in
2,998mm118in
Front track
1,588mm63in
1,635mm64in
Rear track
1,570mm62in
1,653mm65in
Trunk volume
480L
500L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
70L
CO2 emissions
154g/km
158g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 300Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0d V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 300: Power / Torque
  • Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0d V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 3005,500 rpm1,300-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V64,000 rpm2,000-2,600 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 300MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.4 s
22.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
163 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 300
245 hp
183 kW
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V6
250 hp
186 kW

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0d V6 has 5 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 300.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 300 and Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0d V6: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 300
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V6
600 Nm
443 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 300
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V6
1,875 kg
4,134 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)C 300
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V6
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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)C 3005.9 s
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V66.7 s

Although Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0d V6 has more power, Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 300 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 300 and Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0d V6: 0.8 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)C 300
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V6
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0d V6 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 300: 0.9 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)C 300
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V6
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 300
971 km
603 mi
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V6
1,186 km
737 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 300
245 hp
183 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V6
250 hp
186 kW
6.7 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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)C 300
Power
245 hp
183 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
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,971 mm
195.7 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)C 300
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0d V6 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)C 300
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
5.9 s
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V6
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.7 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 (W205)C 300
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V6
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 300MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V6
Power
245 hp
183 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
1,875 kg
4,134 lb
Fuel consumption
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,971 mm
195.7 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in
Range score
971 km
603 mi
1,186 km
737 mi
CO2 score
154 g/km
158 g/km
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 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 (W205) C 300Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0d V6
Consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.90 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.15 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,785 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 300

  • Is 420 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 35 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 4 g/km less CO2

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

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0d V6

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Has 230 Nm more
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 216 km (134 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 20 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
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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