Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180vsMercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) · Facelift 2018 C 200d

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

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206)

C 180

170 hp1496 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2021-present
VS

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

C 200d

160 hp1598 ccDieselRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2018-2021

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    231 km/h
    144 mph
  • Most powerful
    170 hp
    127 kW
  • Lightest
    1,550 kg
    3,417 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    110 hp/t
    82 kW/t
    9.1 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    46/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

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

  • Highest torque
    360 Nm
    266 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.1 L/100 km
    57.4 mpg US
    68.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    872 km
    542 mi
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 200d
Power
170hp127kW
160hp119kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
360Nm266lb-ft
Curb weight
1,550kg3,417lb
1,555kg3,428lb
Gross weight
2,250kg4,960lb
2,125kg4,685lb
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
75.6s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
103.2s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.6s
8.7s
0-200 km/h
32.0s
Calculated
41.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.2s
Calculated
8.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.2s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
110hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
103hp/t77kW/t47hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
161Nm/t108lb-ft/ton
Calculated
232Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
615km382mi
Calculated
872km542mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,496cc91cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
4,751mm187in
4,686mm184in
Width
1,820mm72in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,437mm57in
1,405mm55in
Wheelbase
2,865mm113in
2,840mm112in
Front track
1,601mm63in
1,567mm62in
Rear track
1,613mm64in
-
Ground clearance-
88mm3in
Trunk volume
455L
-
Doors
4
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
40L
41L
CO2 emissions-
124g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 200dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 200d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 1805,500-6,100 rpm1,800-4,000 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 200d-1,600-2,600 rpm2,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 200d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.2 s
8.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.6 s
8.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.0 s
41.7 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.4 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.8 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.8 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.2 s
16.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
142 km/h
88 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180
170 hp
127 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 200d
160 hp
119 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180 has 10 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 200d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 200d and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 200d
360 Nm
266 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180
1,550 kg
3,417 lb
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 200d
1,555 kg
3,428 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 (W206)C 180
231 km/h
144 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 200d
226 km/h
140 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 (W206)C 1808.6 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 200d8.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180 and Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 200d: 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 (W206)C 180
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 200d
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 200d and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180: 1.8 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 (W206)C 180
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 200d
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180
615 km
382 mi
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 200d
872 km
542 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180
170 hp
127 kW
8.6 s
231 km/h
144 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 200d
160 hp
119 kW
8.7 s
226 km/h
140 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 (W206)C 180
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,751 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,437 mm
56.6 in
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 200d
Power
160 hp
119 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 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-BenzC-class (W206)C 180
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 200d
Power
160 hp
119 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 200d 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 (W206)C 180
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
8.6 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 200d
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
8.7 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 (W206)C 180
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 200d
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 200d
Power
170 hp
127 kW
160 hp
119 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.6 s
8.7 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,550 kg
3,417 lb
1,555 kg
3,428 lb
Fuel consumption
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,751 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,437 mm
56.6 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 in
Range score
615 km
382 mi
872 km
542 mi
CO2 score
-
124 g/km
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 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 (W206) C 180Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 200d
Consumption6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.38 LC100 km8.23 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.31 LC100 mi13.24 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used975 L258 US gal214 UK gal705 L186 US gal155 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,706 LC/year1,234 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 5 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

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