Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250vsMercedes-Benz C-class All-Terrain C 220d

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

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205)

C 250

211 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2014-2016
VS

Mercedes-Benz C-class All-Terrain

C 220d

200 hp1993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2021-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    211 hp
    157 kW
  • Lightest
    1,405 kg
    3,097 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    150 hp/t
    112 kW/t
    6.7 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    862 km
    536 mi
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100

Mercedes-Benz C-class All-Terrain C 220d

  • Highest torque
    440 Nm
    325 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    490 L
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250Mercedes-BenzC-class All-TerrainC 220d
Power
211hp157kW
200hp149kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,405kg3,097lb
1,800kg3,968lb
Gross weight
2,045kg4,508lb
2,400kg5,291lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
231 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
65.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
78.8s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
20.4s
Calculated
31.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
111hp/t83kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
249Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
244Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
862km536mi
Calculated
714km444mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,993cc122cu in
Length
4,686mm184in
4,755mm187in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,841mm72in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,494mm59in
Wheelbase
2,840mm112in
2,865mm113in
Front track
1,588mm63in
1,584mm62in
Rear track
1,570mm62in
1,582mm62in
Trunk volume
480L
490L
Max trunk volume-
1,510L
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
40L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250Mercedes-Benz C-class All-Terrain C 220dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class All-Terrain C 220d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 2505,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class All-TerrainC 220d4,200 rpm1,800-2,800 rpm4,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250Mercedes-BenzC-class All-TerrainC 220d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.4 s
31.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
231 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250
211 hp
157 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class All-TerrainC 220d
200 hp
149 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250 has 11 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class All-Terrain C 220d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class All-Terrain C 220d and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250: 11 hp (8 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzC-class All-TerrainC 220d
440 Nm
325 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 250
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
Mercedes-BenzC-class All-TerrainC 220d
1,800 kg
3,968 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 250
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class All-TerrainC 220d
231 km/h
144 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 2506.6 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class All-TerrainC 220d7.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250 and Mercedes-Benz C-class All-Terrain C 220d: 1.2 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 250
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class All-TerrainC 220d
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 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 (W205)C 250
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class All-TerrainC 220d
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 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 250
862 km
536 mi
Mercedes-BenzC-class All-TerrainC 220d
714 km
444 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250
211 hp
157 kW
6.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class All-TerrainC 220d
200 hp
149 kW
7.8 s
231 km/h
144 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 250
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 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
Mercedes-BenzC-class All-TerrainC 220d
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,755 mm
187.2 in
Height
1,494 mm
58.8 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 250
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class All-TerrainC 220d
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250 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 250
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
6.6 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class All-TerrainC 220d
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
7.8 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 250
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class All-TerrainC 220d
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250Mercedes-BenzC-class All-TerrainC 220d
Power
211 hp
157 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
7.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
1,800 kg
3,968 lb
Fuel consumption
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,755 mm
187.2 in
Height
1,494 mm
58.8 in
Range score
862 km
536 mi
714 km
444 mi
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 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) C 250Mercedes-Benz C-class All-Terrain C 220d
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km9.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi15.77 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal840 L222 US gal185 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year1,470 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250

  • Has 11 hp more
  • Is 395 kg lighter
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 29 km/h (18 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 39 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 148 km (92 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz C-class All-Terrain C 220d

  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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