Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) · Facelift 2018 C 300dvsMercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) · Facelift 2022 A 250

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

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) · Facelift 2018

C 300d

245 hp1950 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2021
VS

Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) · Facelift 2022

A 250

224 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2022-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    245 hp
    183 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    150 hp/t
    112 kW/t
    6.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    719 km
    447 mi
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    65/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300dMercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)Facelift 2022A 250
Power
245hp183kW
224hp167kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,630kg3,594lb
1,515kg3,340lb
Gross weight
2,285kg5,038lb
2,080kg4,586lb
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
57.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
61.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
17.7s
Calculated
19.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
307Nm/t205lb-ft/ton
Calculated
231Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
719km447mi
Calculated
689km428mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,950cc119cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,686mm184in
4,558mm179in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,796mm71in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,429mm56in
Wheelbase
2,840mm112in
2,729mm107in
Front track
1,588mm63in
1,567mm62in
Rear track-
1,558mm61in
Ground clearance
92mm4in
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Trunk volume-
395L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
41L
51L
CO2 emissions
151g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300dMercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) Facelift 2022 A 250PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300d: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) Facelift 2022 A 250: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d-1,600-2,400 rpm2,650 rpm
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)Facelift 2022A 2505,500 rpm2,000-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300dMercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)Facelift 2022A 250
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.7 s
19.4 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
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
172 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d
245 hp
183 kW
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)Facelift 2022A 250
224 hp
167 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300d has 21 hp more than Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) Facelift 2022 A 250.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) Facelift 2022 A 250 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300d: 21 hp (16 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)Facelift 2022A 250
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 (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)Facelift 2022A 250
1,515 kg
3,340 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)Facelift 2018C 300d
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)Facelift 2022A 250
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 (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d5.7 s
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)Facelift 2022A 2506.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300d and Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) Facelift 2022 A 250: 0.7 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 (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)Facelift 2022A 250
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300d and Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) Facelift 2022 A 250: 1.7 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)Facelift 2018C 300d
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)Facelift 2022A 250
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d
719 km
447 mi
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)Facelift 2022A 250
689 km
428 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d
245 hp
183 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)Facelift 2022A 250
224 hp
167 kW
6.4 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 (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d
Power
245 hp
183 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-
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)Facelift 2022A 250
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
395 L
13.9 cu ft
Length
4,558 mm
179.4 in
Height
1,429 mm
56.3 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)Facelift 2018C 300d
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)Facelift 2022A 250
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 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 (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
5.7 s
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)Facelift 2022A 250
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
6.4 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)Facelift 2018C 300d
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)Facelift 2022A 250
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300dMercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)Facelift 2022A 250
Power
245 hp
183 kW
224 hp
167 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
1,515 kg
3,340 lb
Fuel consumption
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
395 L
13.9 cu ft
Length
4,558 mm
179.4 in
Height
1,429 mm
56.3 in
Range score
719 km
447 mi
689 km
428 mi
CO2 score
151 g/km
-
Trunk score
-
395 L
13.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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 (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300dMercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) Facelift 2022 A 250
Consumption5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.98 LC100 km12.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.05 LC100 mi20.84 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used855 L226 US gal188 UK gal1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,496 LC/year1,943 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300d

  • Has 21 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 30 km (19 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest

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