Car comparison

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

E 200

197 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2019-2020
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 Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 200d

  • Highest torque
    360 Nm
    266 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,555 kg
    3,428 lb
  • 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
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    124 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    872 km
    542 mi
  • Best economy score
    94/100

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    231 km/h
    144 mph
  • Most powerful
    197 hp
    147 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    114 hp/t
    85 kW/t
    8.8 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    51/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 200d
Power
197hp147kW
160hp119kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
360Nm266lb-ft
Curb weight
1,730kg3,814lb
1,555kg3,428lb
Gross weight
2,340kg5,159lb
2,125kg4,685lb
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
96.9s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
103.2s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.7s
8.7s
0-200 km/h
35.5s
Calculated
41.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
8.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
114hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
103hp/t77kW/t47hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
185Nm/t124lb-ft/ton
Calculated
232Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
685km426mi
Calculated
872km542mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,598cc98cu 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
41L
CO2 emissions
166g/km
124g/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 200dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 200: 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200-1,650-4,000 rpm4,250 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 200d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
8.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.7 s
8.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
35.5 s
41.7 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
16.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
147 km/h
92 mph
142 km/h
88 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200
197 hp
147 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 200d
160 hp
119 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 200 has 37 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 E-class Coupe (C238) E 200: 37 hp (28 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
320 Nm
236 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200
1,730 kg
3,814 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200
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-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 2007.7 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 200d8.7 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 200d: 1.0 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
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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 E-class Coupe (C238) E 200: 2.6 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200
685 km
426 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200
197 hp
147 kW
7.7 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200
Power
197 hp
147 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 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 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200
Power
197 hp
147 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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 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
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
7.7 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 200d
Power
197 hp
147 kW
160 hp
119 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.7 s
8.7 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,730 kg
3,814 lb
1,555 kg
3,428 lb
Fuel consumption
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 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
685 km
426 mi
872 km
542 mi
CO2 score
166 g/km
124 g/km
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
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Power-to-weight score
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 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 E-class Coupe (C238) E 200Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 200d
Consumption7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.78 LC100 km8.23 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.56 LC100 mi13.24 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal705 L186 US gal155 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,916 LC/year1,234 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 37 hp more
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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

  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 175 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 187 km (116 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 42 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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