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Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) · Facelift 2018 C 220dvsMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 220d

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

C 220d

194 hp1950 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2018-2023
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254)

GLC 220d

197 hp1993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2023-present

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
  • 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
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 220dMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 220d
Power
194hp145kW
197hp147kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,630kg3,594lb
2,020kg4,453lb
Gross weight
2,200kg4,850lb
2,550kg5,622lb
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
89.5s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
119.1s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
32.3s
Calculated
45.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
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Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
119hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
98hp/t73kW/t44hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
774km481mi
Calculated
1,069km664mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,950cc119cu in
1,993cc122cu in
Length
4,686mm184in
4,769mm188in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,920mm76in
Height
1,405mm55in
1,606mm63in
Wheelbase
2,840mm112in
2,888mm114in
Front track
1,567mm62in
1,628mm64in
Rear track-
1,642mm65in
Ground clearance
88mm3in
158mm6in
Trunk volume-
545L
Max trunk volume-
1,490L
Doors
2
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
41L
62L
CO2 emissions
141g/km
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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 GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 220dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 220d: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 220d: 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-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 220d3,600 rpm1,800-2,800 rpm3,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 220dMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 220d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
7.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.3 s
45.3 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
141 km/h
88 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 220d 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 GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 220d: 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 220d
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 220d
2,020 kg
4,453 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 GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 220d 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 GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 220d: 0.8 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-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 220d
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 220d and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 220d: 0.5 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-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 220d
98 hp/t
73 kW/t
10.3 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-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 220d
197 hp
147 kW
8.1 s
225 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-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-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 220d
Power
197 hp
147 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
545 L
19.2 cu ft
Length
4,769 mm
187.8 in
Height
1,606 mm
63.2 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-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 220d
Power
197 hp
147 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 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-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 220d
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
8.1 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-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 220d
98 hp/t
73 kW/t
10.3 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 220dMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 220d
Power
194 hp
145 kW
197 hp
147 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
8.1 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
2,020 kg
4,453 lb
Fuel consumption
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
545 L
19.2 cu ft
Length
4,769 mm
187.8 in
Height
1,606 mm
63.2 in
Range score
774 km
481 mi
1,069 km
664 mi
CO2 score
141 g/km
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Trunk score
-
545 L
19.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
98 hp/t
73 kW/t
10.3 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 GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 220d
Consumption5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.28 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.93 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used795 L210 US gal175 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,391 LC/year1,523 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Is 390 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 220d

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Has 295 km (184 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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