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Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 180vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180

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

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Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205)

C 180

156 hp1595 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2015-2016
VS

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205)

C 180

156 hp1595 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2014-2016

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.5 s
  • Lightest
    1,350 kg
    2,976 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    116 hp/t
    86 kW/t
    8.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    707 km
    439 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    45/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

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

  • Fastest top speed
    225 km/h
    140 mph
  • Most powerful
    156 hp
    116 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    135 g/km
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 180Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
Power
156hp116kW
156hp116kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,350kg2,976lb
Gross weight
1,985kg4,376lb
1,990kg4,387lb
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
103.6s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
72.9s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.8s
8.5s
0-200 km/h
42.7s
Calculated
34.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.3s
Calculated
8.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.4s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
109hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
116hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
175Nm/t117lb-ft/ton
Calculated
185Nm/t124lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
695km432mi
Calculated
707km439mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,595cc97cu in
1,595cc97cu in
Length
4,686mm184in
4,686mm184in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,405mm55in
1,442mm57in
Wheelbase
2,840mm112in
2,840mm112in
Front track
1,563mm62in
1,588mm63in
Rear track
1,546mm61in
1,570mm62in
Ground clearance
89mm4in
92mm4in
Trunk volume
400L
480L
Doors
2
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
41L
41L
CO2 emissions
135g/km
135g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 180Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 180: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 1805,300 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,550 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)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-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 180Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.3 s
8.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.8 s
8.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
42.7 s
34.7 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.7 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.8 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.4 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
141 km/h
88 mph
149 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 180
156 hp
116 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
156 hp
116 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 180
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)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-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 180
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
1,350 kg
2,976 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 Coupe (C205)C 180
225 km/h
140 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
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-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 1808.8 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 1808.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180 and Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 180: 0.3 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 Coupe (C205)C 180
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 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 Coupe (C205)C 180
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 180
695 km
432 mi
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
707 km
439 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 180
156 hp
116 kW
8.8 s
225 km/h
140 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
156 hp
116 kW
8.5 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-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 180
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 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
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 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

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 Coupe (C205)C 180
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180 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 Coupe (C205)C 180
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
8.8 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)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-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 180
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 180Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
Power
156 hp
116 kW
156 hp
116 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.8 s
8.5 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,350 kg
2,976 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
695 km
432 mi
707 km
439 mi
CO2 score
135 g/km
135 g/km
Trunk score
400 L
14.1 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 180Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,523 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180

  • Is 80 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 12 km (7 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 80 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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