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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) · Facelift 2020 E 220dvsMercedes-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 220d

194 hp1950 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2020-2023
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 Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 220d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • 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 highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    141 g/km
  • Best overall score
    53/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 220d

  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph Unrestricted
    229 km/h
    142 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    194 hp
    145 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    909 km
    565 mi
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 220dMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 220d
Power
194hp145kW
194hp145kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,780kg3,924lb
1,630kg3,594lb
Gross weight
2,395kg5,280lb
2,200kg4,850lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
229 km/h142 mph
Calculated
233 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
99.8s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
88.8s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.7s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
34.3s
Calculated
32.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
109hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
119hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
225Nm/t150lb-ft/ton
Calculated
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
909km565mi
Calculated
774km481mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,950cc119cu 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
1,604mm63in
1,567mm62in
Rear track
1,610mm63in
-
Ground clearance-
88mm3in
Trunk volume
425L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
50L
41L
CO2 emissions
144g/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 220dMercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 220dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 220d: 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 220d-1,600-2,800 rpm3,050 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 220dMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 220d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.7 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
34.3 s
32.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
229 km/h142 mph
Limited
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
13.1 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 220d
194 hp
145 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 220d
194 hp
145 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 220d
400 Nm
295 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 220d
1,780 kg
3,924 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 220d
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
229 km/h142 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 220d7.7 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 220d7.3 s

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

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 220d
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 220d
909 km
565 mi
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 220d
774 km
481 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 220d
194 hp
145 kW
7.7 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
229 km/h142 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 220d
Power
194 hp
145 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
229 km/h142 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 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 220d
Power
194 hp
145 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
229 km/h142 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 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 220d
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
7.7 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 220d
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 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 220dMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 220d
Power
194 hp
145 kW
194 hp
145 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.7 s
7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
229 km/h142 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,780 kg
3,924 lb
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
Fuel consumption
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 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
909 km
565 mi
774 km
481 mi
CO2 score
144 g/km
141 g/km
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 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 220dMercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 220d
Consumption5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.63 LC100 km9.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.49 LC100 mi14.93 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used825 L218 US gal181 UK gal795 L210 US gal175 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,444 LC/year1,391 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 220d

  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 136 km (84 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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

  • Is 150 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 3 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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