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

E 200

197 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2020-2023
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Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) · Facelift 2018

C 220d

194 hp1950 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2018-2023

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • 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

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 200Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 220d
Power
197hp147kW
194hp145kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,675kg3,693lb
1,630kg3,594lb
Gross weight
2,290kg5,049lb
2,200kg4,850lb
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
98.4s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
88.8s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
33.0s
Calculated
32.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
118hp/t88kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
119hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
191Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
714km444mi
Calculated
774km481mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,950cc119cu in
Length
4,835mm190in
4,686mm184in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,428mm56in
1,405mm55in
Wheelbase
2,873mm113in
2,840mm112in
Front track
1,605mm63in
1,567mm62in
Rear track
1,609mm63in
-
Ground clearance
98mm4in
88mm3in
Trunk volume
405L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
50L
41L
CO2 emissions
161g/km
141g/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) Facelift 2020 E 200Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 220dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 200: 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 200-1,650-4,000 rpm4,250 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 200Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 220d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
33.0 s
32.1 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
93 mph
151 km/h
94 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: 0.3 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 200
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 220d
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 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: 1.7 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)Facelift 2020E 200
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 220d
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 200
197 hp
147 kW
7.6 s
237 km/h
147 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-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
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

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)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-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-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-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 200
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
7.6 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

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)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
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 200Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 220d
Power
197 hp
147 kW
194 hp
145 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
7.3 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,675 kg
3,693 lb
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
Fuel consumption
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 in
Range score
714 km
444 mi
774 km
481 mi
CO2 score
161 g/km
141 g/km
Trunk score
405 L
14.3 cu ft
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Power-to-weight score
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 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 E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 200Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 220d
Consumption7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.25 LC100 km9.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.71 LC100 mi14.93 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal795 L210 US gal175 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,838 LC/year1,391 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 45 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 59 km (37 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 20 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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