Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 200vsMercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) · Facelift 2018 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) · Facelift 2018

C 200

184 hp1497 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2018-2023

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    51/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 200

  • Lightest
    1,430 kg
    3,153 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    129 hp/t
    96 kW/t
    7.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    148 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    769 km
    478 mi

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 200
Power
184hp137kW
184hp137kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,580kg3,483lb
1,430kg3,153lb
Gross weight
2,190kg4,828lb
1,985kg4,376lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
239 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
101.1s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
96.8s99% target: 237 km/h / 147 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
32.8s
Calculated
32.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
116hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
129hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
190Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
746km464mi
Calculated
769km478mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,497cc91cu 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
1,567mm62in
Rear track
1,609mm63in
-
Ground clearance-
88mm3in
Trunk volume
425L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
151g/km
148g/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) Facelift 2018 C 200PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 200: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 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)Facelift 2018C 200-3,000-4,000 rpm4,250 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)Facelift 2018C 200
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.8 s
32.5 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
239 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.7 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)Facelift 2018C 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)Facelift 2018C 200
280 Nm
207 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)Facelift 2018C 200
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-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200
240 km/h
149 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 200
239 km/h
149 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)Facelift 2018C 2007.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 200 and Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 200: 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 200
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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)Facelift 2018C 200
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 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)Facelift 2018C 200
769 km
478 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)Facelift 2018C 200
184 hp
137 kW
7.9 s
239 km/h
149 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)Facelift 2018C 200
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
239 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
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)Facelift 2018C 200
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
239 km/h
149 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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)Facelift 2018C 200
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
7.9 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)Facelift 2018C 200
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 200
Power
184 hp
137 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
7.9 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
239 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,580 kg
3,483 lb
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
Fuel consumption
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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-
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 in
Range score
746 km
464 mi
769 km
478 mi
CO2 score
151 g/km
148 g/km
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
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Power-to-weight score
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 200Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 200
Consumption6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.73 LC100 km11.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.87 LC100 mi18.31 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal975 L258 US gal214 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,759 LC/year1,706 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 200

  • Is 150 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 23 km (14 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 3 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

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

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