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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) · Facelift 2020 E 220dvsMercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) · Facelift 2018 C 180 1.5

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

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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) · Facelift 2020

E 220d

194 hp1950 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2020-2023
VS

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) · Facelift 2018

C 180 1.5

156 hp1497 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2019-2023

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 220d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph Unrestricted
    229 km/h
    142 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    194 hp
    145 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    109 hp/t
    81 kW/t
    9.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    909 km
    565 mi
  • Largest trunk
    425 L
  • Best overall score
    52/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 220dMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5
Power
194hp145kW
156hp116kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,780kg3,924lb
1,480kg3,263lb
Gross weight
2,395kg5,280lb
2,050kg4,519lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
229 km/h142 mph
Calculated
223 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
100.6s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
102.2s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.7s
8.9s
0-200 km/h
34.4s
Calculated
44.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
8.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
109hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
105hp/t79kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
225Nm/t150lb-ft/ton
Calculated
169Nm/t113lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
909km565mi
Calculated
612km380mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,950cc119cu in
1,497cc91cu in
Length
4,835mm190in
4,686mm184in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,428mm56in
1,405mm55in
Wheelbase
2,873mm113in
2,840mm112in
Front track
1,604mm63in
1,567mm62in
Rear track
1,610mm63in
1,551mm61in
Trunk volume
425L
380L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
50L
41L
CO2 emissions
144g/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 E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 220dMercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.5PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 220d: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 220d-1,600-2,800 rpm3,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.55,300 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)Facelift 2020E 220dMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
8.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.7 s
8.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
34.4 s
44.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
229 km/h142 mph
Limited
223 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
141 km/h
87 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 220d
194 hp
145 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5
156 hp
116 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 220d has 38 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.5.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.5 and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 220d: 38 hp (28 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 220d
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5
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)Facelift 2020E 220d
1,780 kg
3,924 lb
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5
1,480 kg
3,263 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)Facelift 2020E 220d
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
229 km/h142 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5
223 km/h
139 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)Facelift 2020E 220d7.7 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.58.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 220d and Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.5: 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 220d
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 220d and Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.5: 1.2 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)Facelift 2020E 220d
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5
105 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.5 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)Facelift 2020E 220d
909 km
565 mi
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5
612 km
380 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 220d
194 hp
145 kW
7.7 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
229 km/h142 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5
156 hp
116 kW
8.9 s
223 km/h
139 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)Facelift 2020E 220d
Power
194 hp
145 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
229 km/h142 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,835 mm
190.4 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 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)Facelift 2020E 220d
Power
194 hp
145 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
229 km/h142 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 220d 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)Facelift 2020E 220d
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
7.7 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
8.9 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)Facelift 2020E 220d
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5
105 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 220dMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5
Power
194 hp
145 kW
156 hp
116 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.7 s
8.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
229 km/h142 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,780 kg
3,924 lb
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
Fuel consumption
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,835 mm
190.4 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 in
Range score
909 km
565 mi
612 km
380 mi
CO2 score
144 g/km
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Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
105 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.5 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 220dMercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.5
Consumption5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.63 LC100 km11.73 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.49 LC100 mi18.87 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used825 L218 US gal181 UK gal1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,444 LC/year1,759 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 220d

  • Has 38 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 297 km (185 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 45 L more trunk volume

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
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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