Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200vsMercedes-Benz 190 (W201) · Facelift 1988 E 2.5-16

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

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206)

C 200

204 hp1496 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2021-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) · Facelift 1988

E 2.5-16

204 hp2498 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1988-1993

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    246 km/h
    153 mph
  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.1 L/100 km
    25.8 mpg US
    31.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16
Power
204hp152kW
204hp152kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
240Nm177lb-ft
Curb weight
1,575kg3,472lb
1,300kg2,866lb
Gross weight
2,265kg4,993lb
1,800kg3,968lb
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
68.1s99% target: 244 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
65.2s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
24.2s
Calculated
26.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
130hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
190Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
185Nm/t124lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
758km471mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,496cc91cu in
2,498cc152cu in
Length
4,751mm187in
4,430mm174in
Width
1,820mm72in
1,706mm67in
Height
1,437mm57in
1,361mm54in
Wheelbase
2,865mm113in
2,665mm105in
Front track
1,582mm62in
1,446mm57in
Rear track
1,594mm63in
1,431mm56in
Trunk volume
455L
410L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) Facelift 1988 E 2.5-16PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) Facelift 1988 E 2.5-16: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 2005,800-6,100 rpm1,800-4,000 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-166,750 rpm5,000-5,500 rpm7,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.2 s
26.5 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
161 km/h
100 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 200
204 hp
152 kW
Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16
204 hp
152 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16
240 Nm
177 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 200
1,575 kg
3,472 lb
Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16
1,300 kg
2,866 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 200
246 km/h
153 mph
Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16
235 km/h
146 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 2007.3 s
Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-167.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200 and Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) Facelift 1988 E 2.5-16: 0.2 s.

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 200
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200
204 hp
152 kW
7.3 s
246 km/h
153 mph
Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16
204 hp
152 kW
7.5 s
235 km/h
146 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 200
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 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
Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Length
4,430 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,361 mm
53.6 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16
Power
204 hp
152 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
7.5 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,575 kg
3,472 lb
1,300 kg
2,866 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
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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
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Length
4,430 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,361 mm
53.6 in
Range score
758 km
471 mi
-
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200

  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 45 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

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