Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36vsMercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) · Facelift 2018 C 220d

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

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202)

AMG C 36

280 hp3606 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1993-1996
VS

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

C 220d

194 hp1950 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2018-2023

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    280 hp
    209 kW
  • Lightest
    1,560 kg
    3,439 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    179 hp/t
    134 kW/t
    5.6 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 220d
Power
280hp209kW
194hp145kW
Torque
385Nm284lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,560kg3,439lb
1,630kg3,594lb
Gross weight
1,970kg4,343lb
2,200kg4,850lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
233 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
66.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
89.5s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
20.7s
Calculated
32.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
179hp/t134kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
119hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
247Nm/t165lb-ft/ton
Calculated
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
774km481mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,606cc220cu in
1,950cc119cu in
Length
4,487mm177in
4,686mm184in
Width
1,720mm68in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,385mm55in
1,405mm55in
Wheelbase
2,690mm106in
2,840mm112in
Front track
1,497mm59in
1,567mm62in
Rear track
1,478mm58in
-
Ground clearance-
88mm3in
Trunk volume
430L
-
Doors
4
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
62L
41L
CO2 emissions-
141g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 220dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 220d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 365,750 rpm4,000-4,750 rpm6,000 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 220d-1,600-2,800 rpm3,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 220d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.7 s
32.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
233 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
168 km/h
105 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36
280 hp
209 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 220d
194 hp
145 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36 has 86 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 220d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 220d and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36: 86 hp (64 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36
385 Nm
284 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 220d
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 220d
1,630 kg
3,594 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 (W202)AMG C 36
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 220d
233 km/h
145 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 (W202)AMG C 366.7 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 220d7.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36 and Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 220d: 0.6 s.

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 (W202)AMG C 36
179 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 220d
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36
280 hp
209 kW
6.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 220d
194 hp
145 kW
7.3 s
233 km/h
145 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 (W202)AMG C 36
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,487 mm
176.7 in
Height
1,385 mm
54.5 in
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 220d
Power
194 hp
145 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 220d
Power
280 hp
209 kW
194 hp
145 kW
Torque
385 Nm
284 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
Fuel consumption
-
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,487 mm
176.7 in
Height
1,385 mm
54.5 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 in
Range score
-
774 km
481 mi
CO2 score
-
141 g/km
Trunk score
430 L
15.2 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
179 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 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 220d
Consumption5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.93 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used795 L210 US gal175 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,391 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36

  • Has 86 hp more
  • Is 70 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 27 km/h (17 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 60 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

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