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Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) · Facelift 2018 C 220dvsMercedes-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 220d

194 hp1950 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2018-2023
VS

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) · Facelift 2020

E 200

197 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2020-2023

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 220d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    233 km/h
    145 mph
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,630 kg
    3,594 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    119 hp/t
    89 kW/t
    8.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    141 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    774 km
    481 mi
  • Best overall score
    53/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    52/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 220dMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 200
Power
194hp145kW
197hp147kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,630kg3,594lb
1,735kg3,825lb
Gross weight
2,200kg4,850lb
2,350kg5,181lb
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
89.5s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
97.5s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
32.3s
Calculated
35.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
119hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
114hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
184Nm/t123lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
774km481mi
Calculated
676km420mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,950cc119cu 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
-
Trunk volume-
405L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
41L
50L
CO2 emissions
141g/km
168g/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 220dMercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 200PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 220d: 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 220d-1,600-2,800 rpm3,050 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 220dMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 200
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.3 s
35.7 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
147 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 200 has 3 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 E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 200: 3 hp (2 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

Although Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 200 has more power, Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 220d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 220d and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 200: 0.4 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 220d
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 200
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 220d and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 200: 2.1 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 220d
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 200
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 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 220d
194 hp
145 kW
7.3 s
233 km/h
145 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 200
197 hp
147 kW
7.7 s
231 km/h
144 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 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 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
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 220d
Power
194 hp
145 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 200
Power
197 hp
147 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 220d 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 220d
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
7.3 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 200
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
7.7 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 Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 220d
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 200
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 220dMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 200
Power
194 hp
145 kW
197 hp
147 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
7.7 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
Fuel consumption
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 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
774 km
481 mi
676 km
420 mi
CO2 score
141 g/km
168 g/km
Trunk score
-
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 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 220dMercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 200
Consumption5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.28 LC100 km12.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.93 LC100 mi20.84 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used795 L210 US gal175 UK gal1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,391 LC/year1,943 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 220d

  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 105 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 98 km (61 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 27 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power

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