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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 200vsMercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 180

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

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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238)

E 200

184 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2017-2019
VS

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205)

C 180

156 hp1595 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2015-2018

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 200

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    425 L
  • Best overall score
    50/100
  • Best performance score
    48/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 180

  • Lightest
    1,400 kg
    3,086 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    111 hp/t
    83 kW/t
    9.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    135 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    707 km
    439 mi
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 180
Power
184hp137kW
156hp116kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,660kg3,660lb
1,400kg3,086lb
Gross weight
2,270kg5,004lb
1,955kg4,310lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
102.7s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
100.2s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.0s
8.5s
0-200 km/h
35.4s
Calculated
41.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.6s
Calculated
8.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
111hp/t83kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
111hp/t83kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
181Nm/t121lb-ft/ton
Calculated
179Nm/t119lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
667km414mi
Calculated
707km439mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,595cc97cu in
Length
4,826mm190in
4,686mm184in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,430mm56in
1,405mm55in
Wheelbase
2,873mm113in
2,840mm112in
Front track
1,604mm63in
1,563mm62in
Rear track
1,610mm63in
1,546mm61in
Ground clearance-
89mm4in
Trunk volume
425L
400L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
50L
41L
CO2 emissions
170g/km
135g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 200Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 180PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 200: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 180: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 2005,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 1805,300 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 180
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.6 s
8.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.0 s
8.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
35.4 s
41.3 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.3 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
146 km/h
91 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200
184 hp
137 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 180
156 hp
116 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 200 has 28 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 180.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 180 and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 200: 28 hp (21 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 180
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 180
1,400 kg
3,086 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200
235 km/h
146 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 180
225 km/h
140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 2008.0 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 1808.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 200 and Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 180: 0.5 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 180
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 180 and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 200: 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 180
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-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200
667 km
414 mi
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 180
707 km
439 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200
184 hp
137 kW
8.0 s
235 km/h
146 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 180
156 hp
116 kW
8.5 s
225 km/h
140 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,826 mm
190.0 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 180
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 180
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 200 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
8.0 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 180
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
8.5 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 180
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 180
Power
184 hp
137 kW
156 hp
116 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.0 s
8.5 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
Fuel consumption
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,826 mm
190.0 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 in
Range score
667 km
414 mi
707 km
439 mi
CO2 score
170 g/km
135 g/km
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 200Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 180
Consumption7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.13 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.12 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,969 LC/year1,523 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 200

  • Has 28 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 25 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 180

  • Is 260 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 40 km (25 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 35 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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