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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 220dvsMercedes-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 C-class (W205)

C 220d

163 hp2143 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2014-2016
VS

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205)

C 180

156 hp1595 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2015-2016

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 220d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    233 km/h
    145 mph
  • Most powerful
    163 hp
    122 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,430 kg
    3,153 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    114 hp/t
    85 kW/t
    8.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.8 L/100 km
    61.9 mpg US
    74.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    115 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    932 km
    579 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 220dMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 180
Power
163hp122kW
156hp116kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,430kg3,153lb
Gross weight
1,970kg4,343lb
1,985kg4,376lb
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
68.1s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
104.3s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
8.8s
0-200 km/h
27.6s
Calculated
42.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
8.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.8L/100 km61.9mpg US74.3mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
114hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
109hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
280Nm/t187lb-ft/ton
Calculated
175Nm/t117lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
932km579mi
Calculated
695km432mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,143cc131cu in
1,595cc97cu in
Length
4,686mm184in
4,686mm184in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,405mm55in
Wheelbase
2,840mm112in
2,840mm112in
Front track
1,588mm63in
1,563mm62in
Rear track
1,570mm62in
1,546mm61in
Ground clearance
92mm4in
89mm4in
Trunk volume
480L
400L
Doors
4
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
41L
41L
CO2 emissions
115g/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 (W205) C 220dMercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 180PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 220d: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 180: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 220d3,000-4,200 rpm1,400-2,800 rpm4,450 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-BenzC-class (W205)C 220dMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 180
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
8.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
8.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.6 s
42.9 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
97 mph
141 km/h
88 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 220d
163 hp
122 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 180
156 hp
116 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 220d has 7 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 C-class (W205) C 220d: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 220d
400 Nm
295 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-BenzC-class (W205)C 220d
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 180
1,430 kg
3,153 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 220d
233 km/h
145 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-BenzC-class (W205)C 220d7.4 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 1808.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 220d and Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 180: 1.4 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 220d
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 180
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 220d and Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 180: 1.5 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)C 220d
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 180
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 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 220d
932 km
579 mi
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 180
695 km
432 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 220d
163 hp
122 kW
7.4 s
233 km/h
145 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 180
156 hp
116 kW
8.8 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-BenzC-class (W205)C 220d
Power
163 hp
122 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 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 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

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 220d
Power
163 hp
122 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
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-Benz C-class (W205) C 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-BenzC-class (W205)C 220d
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
7.4 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 180
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
8.8 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 220d
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 220dMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 180
Power
163 hp
122 kW
156 hp
116 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
8.8 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
Fuel consumption
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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
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
932 km
579 mi
695 km
432 mi
CO2 score
115 g/km
135 g/km
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 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 (W205) C 220dMercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 180
Consumption4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.70 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.39 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used660 L174 US gal145 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,155 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 220d

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 1.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 237 km (147 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 80 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 20 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

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

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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