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Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 180vsVolkswagen Scirocco III · Facelift 2014 2.0 TDI

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

Volkswagen Scirocco III · Facelift 2014

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2014-2017

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Scirocco III Facelift 2014 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.6 s
  • Highest torque
    340 Nm
    251 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,395 kg
    3,075 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.1 L/100 km
    57.4 mpg US
    68.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    119 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,222 km
    759 mi
  • Best overall score
    47/100
  • Best performance score
    45/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 180VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TDI
Power
156hp116kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,395kg3,075lb
Gross weight
1,985kg4,376lb
1,800kg3,968lb
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
To 99% top speed
103.6s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
94.2s99% target: 211 km/h / 131 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.8s
8.6s
0-200 km/h
42.7s
Calculated
51.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.3s
Calculated
8.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.4s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
109hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
108hp/t80kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
175Nm/t117lb-ft/ton
Calculated
244Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
695km432mi
Calculated
1,222km759mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,595cc97cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,686mm184in
4,256mm168in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,405mm55in
1,406mm55in
Wheelbase
2,840mm112in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,563mm62in
1,569mm62in
Rear track
1,546mm61in
1,575mm62in
Ground clearance
89mm4in
-
Trunk volume
400L
312L
Max trunk volume-
1,006L
Doors
2
3
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
41L
55L
CO2 emissions
135g/km
119g/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 180Volkswagen Scirocco III Facelift 2014 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 180: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Scirocco III Facelift 2014 2.0 TDI: 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
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 180VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TDI
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
8.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
42.7 s
51.6 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.7 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.8 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.4 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
141 km/h
88 mph
140 km/h
87 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
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 180 has 6 hp more than Volkswagen Scirocco III Facelift 2014 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Scirocco III Facelift 2014 2.0 TDI and Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 180: 6 hp (4 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
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TDI
340 Nm
251 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
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TDI
1,395 kg
3,075 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
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TDI
213 km/h
132 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
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TDI8.6 s

Although Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 180 has more power, Volkswagen Scirocco III Facelift 2014 2.0 TDI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Scirocco III Facelift 2014 2.0 TDI and Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 180: 0.2 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 Coupe (C205)C 180
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TDI
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Scirocco III Facelift 2014 2.0 TDI and Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 180: 1.4 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 Coupe (C205)C 180
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TDI
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 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
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TDI
1,222 km
759 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
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.6 s
213 km/h
132 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
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
213 km/h
132 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
312 L
11.0 cu ft
Length
4,256 mm
167.6 in
Height
1,406 mm
55.4 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
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
213 km/h
132 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

Volkswagen Scirocco III Facelift 2014 2.0 TDI 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
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TDI
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
8.6 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
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TDI
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 180VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TDI
Power
156 hp
116 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.8 s
8.6 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 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
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
312 L
11.0 cu ft
Length
4,256 mm
167.6 in
Height
1,406 mm
55.4 in
Range score
695 km
432 mi
1,222 km
759 mi
CO2 score
135 g/km
119 g/km
Trunk score
400 L
14.1 cu ft
312 L
11.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 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 180Volkswagen Scirocco III Facelift 2014 2.0 TDI
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km7.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi12.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal675 L178 US gal148 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,181 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 88 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

Volkswagen Scirocco III Facelift 2014 2.0 TDI

  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Is 35 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 527 km (328 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 16 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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