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Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 200vsVolkswagen 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 200

184 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2015-2016
VS

Volkswagen Scirocco III · Facelift 2014

2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2014-2017

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Volkswagen Scirocco III Facelift 2014 2.0 TDI

  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,395 kg
    3,075 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    132 hp/t
    98 kW/t
    7.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 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
    1,250 km
    777 mi
  • Best overall score
    52/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 200VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TDI
Power
184hp137kW
184hp137kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,450kg3,197lb
1,395kg3,075lb
Gross weight
2,005kg4,420lb
1,800kg3,968lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
90.7s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
90.7s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
31.7s
Calculated
34.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
3.8L/100 km61.9mpg US74.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
127hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
132hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
207Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
272Nm/t182lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
847km527mi
Calculated
1,250km777mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu 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
50L
55L
CO2 emissions
137g/km
115g/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 200Volkswagen Scirocco III Facelift 2014 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 200: 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 2005,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 200VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.7 s
34.3 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
149 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 200
184 hp
137 kW
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 200
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 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 200
1,450 kg
3,197 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 200
235 km/h
146 mph
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TDI
230 km/h
143 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 2007.3 s
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TDI7.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 200 and Volkswagen Scirocco III Facelift 2014 2.0 TDI: 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 200
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TDI
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 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 200: 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 Coupe (C205)C 200
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TDI
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 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 200
847 km
527 mi
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TDI
1,250 km
777 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 200
184 hp
137 kW
7.3 s
235 km/h
146 mph
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.5 s
230 km/h
143 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 200
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 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
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 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 200
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 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 200
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
7.3 s
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TDI
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
7.5 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 200
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TDI
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 200VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
7.5 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 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
847 km
527 mi
1,250 km
777 mi
CO2 score
137 g/km
115 g/km
Trunk score
400 L
14.1 cu ft
312 L
11.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 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 200Volkswagen Scirocco III Facelift 2014 2.0 TDI
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km7.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi12.39 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal660 L174 US gal145 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,155 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 200

  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 88 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Volkswagen Scirocco III Facelift 2014 2.0 TDI

  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 55 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 403 km (250 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 22 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

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

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