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Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) · Facelift 2018 C 200vsMercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) · Facelift 2020 E 200

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

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

C 200

184 hp1497 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2018-2023
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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) · Facelift 2020

E 200

197 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2020-2023

Comparison overview

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

  • Fastest top speed
    239 km/h
    149 mph
  • 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 city consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 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
  • Best overall score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    52/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 200Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 200
Power
184hp137kW
197hp147kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,675kg3,693lb
Gross weight
1,985kg4,376lb
2,290kg5,049lb
Top speed
239 km/h
149 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
97.6s99% target: 237 km/h / 147 mph
Calculated
99.1s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
32.6s
Calculated
33.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
129hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
118hp/t88kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
191Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
769km478mi
Calculated
714km444mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,497cc91cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,686mm184in
4,835mm190in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,860mm73in
Height
1,405mm55in
1,428mm56in
Wheelbase
2,840mm112in
2,873mm113in
Front track
1,567mm62in
1,605mm63in
Rear track-
1,609mm63in
Ground clearance
88mm3in
98mm4in
Trunk volume-
405L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
148g/km
161g/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) Facelift 2018 C 200Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 200PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 200: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 200: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 200-3,000-4,000 rpm4,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 200-1,650-4,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 200Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 200
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.6 s
33.1 s
Top speed
239 km/h
149 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
92 mph
149 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 200 has 13 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 200.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 200 and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 200: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 200 and Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 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-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 200
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 200
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 200 and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 200: 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)Facelift 2018C 200
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 200
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 200
184 hp
137 kW
7.9 s
239 km/h
149 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 200
197 hp
147 kW
7.6 s
237 km/h
147 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)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
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 200
Power
197 hp
147 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,835 mm
190.4 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 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)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-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 200
Power
197 hp
147 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 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-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 200
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
7.9 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 200
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
7.6 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)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
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 200
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 200Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 200
Power
184 hp
137 kW
197 hp
147 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
7.6 s
Top speed
239 km/h
149 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,675 kg
3,693 lb
Fuel consumption
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,835 mm
190.4 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in
Range score
769 km
478 mi
714 km
444 mi
CO2 score
148 g/km
161 g/km
Trunk score
-
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 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) Facelift 2018 C 200Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 200
Consumption6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.38 LC100 km12.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.31 LC100 mi19.71 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used975 L258 US gal214 UK gal1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,706 LC/year1,838 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Is 245 kg lighter
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 55 km (34 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 13 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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