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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 200vsMercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 200

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

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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238)

E 200

184 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2016-2019
VS

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205)

C 200

184 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 200

  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    151 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    746 km
    464 mi
  • Largest trunk
    425 L
  • Best overall score
    51/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 200
Power
184hp137kW
184hp137kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,580kg3,483lb
1,520kg3,351lb
Gross weight
2,190kg4,828lb
2,075kg4,575lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
101.1s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
90.1s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
32.8s
Calculated
34.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
116hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
121hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
190Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
197Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
746km464mi
Calculated
704km438mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,826mm190in
4,686mm184in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,430mm56in
1,405mm55in
Wheelbase
2,873mm113in
2,840mm112in
Front track
1,605mm63in
1,563mm62in
Rear track
1,609mm63in
1,546mm61in
Trunk volume
425L
400L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
151g/km
162g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 200Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 200PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 200: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 200: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 2005,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 2005,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 200
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.8 s
34.6 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
149 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200
184 hp
137 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 200
184 hp
137 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 200
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200
1,580 kg
3,483 lb
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 200
1,520 kg
3,351 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200
240 km/h
149 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 200
229 km/h
142 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 2007.8 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 2007.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 200 and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 200: 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 200
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 200
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200
746 km
464 mi
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 200
704 km
438 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200
184 hp
137 kW
7.8 s
240 km/h
149 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 200
184 hp
137 kW
7.5 s
229 km/h
142 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,826 mm
190.0 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 200
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 200
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
7.8 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 200
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 200
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 200
Power
184 hp
137 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
7.5 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,580 kg
3,483 lb
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
Fuel consumption
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,826 mm
190.0 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 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
746 km
464 mi
704 km
438 mi
CO2 score
151 g/km
162 g/km
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 200Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 200
Consumption6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.73 LC100 km12.42 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.87 LC100 mi20.00 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,759 LC/year1,864 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 200

  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 42 km (26 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 25 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 11 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

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

  • Is 60 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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