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Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 200vsVolkswagen Scirocco III · Facelift 2014 2.0 TSI

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 TSI

180 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2014-2017

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    400 L
  • Best overall score
    51/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 200VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TSI
Power
184hp137kW
180hp134kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,450kg3,197lb
1,312kg2,892lb
Gross weight
2,005kg4,420lb
1,770kg3,902lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
90.7s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
91.2s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
31.7s
Calculated
32.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
127hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
207Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
213Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
847km527mi
Calculated
859km534mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu 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
129mm5in
Trunk volume
400L
312L
Max trunk volume-
1,006L
Doors
2
3
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
50L
55L
CO2 emissions
137g/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 TSIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 200: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Scirocco III Facelift 2014 2.0 TSI: 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 TSI4,200-6,200 rpm1,250-4,400 rpm6,450 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 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.7 s
32.0 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
151 km/h
94 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 TSI
180 hp
134 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 200 has 4 hp more than Volkswagen Scirocco III Facelift 2014 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Scirocco III Facelift 2014 2.0 TSI and Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 200: 4 hp (3 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 TSI
280 Nm
207 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 TSI
1,312 kg
2,892 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 TSI
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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 TSI7.4 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 TSI: 0.1 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 TSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 200 and Volkswagen Scirocco III Facelift 2014 2.0 TSI: 0.5 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 TSI
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 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 200
847 km
527 mi
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TSI
859 km
534 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 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
7.4 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 200 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 TSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
7.4 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 TSI
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 200VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TSI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
7.4 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Lightness
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
1,312 kg
2,892 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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
859 km
534 mi
CO2 score
137 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
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 200Volkswagen Scirocco III Facelift 2014 2.0 TSI
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 88 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

Volkswagen Scirocco III Facelift 2014 2.0 TSI

  • Is 138 kg lighter
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 12 km (7 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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