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Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) · Facelift 2018 C 220dvsVolkswagen Tayron X 380TSI

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

C 220d

194 hp1950 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2018-2023
VS

Volkswagen Tayron X

380TSI

220 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2020-2022

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
  • 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

Volkswagen Tayron X 380TSI

  • Most powerful
    220 hp
    164 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    125 hp/t
    93 kW/t
    8.0 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 220dVolkswagenTayron X380TSI
Power
194hp145kW
220hp164kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,630kg3,594lb
1,755kg3,869lb
Gross weight
2,200kg4,850lb
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Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
Unrestricted
215 km/h134 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
89.5s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
92.9s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
32.3s
Calculated
46.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg 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
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
119hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
125hp/t93kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
199Nm/t133lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
774km481mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,950cc119cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,686mm184in
4,626mm182in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,860mm73in
Height
1,405mm55in
1,662mm65in
Wheelbase
2,840mm112in
2,730mm107in
Front track
1,567mm62in
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Ground clearance
88mm3in
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Trunk volume-
525L
Doors
2
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
41L
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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 220dVolkswagen Tayron X 380TSIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 220d: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Tayron X 380TSI: 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
VolkswagenTayron X380TSI4,500-6,200 rpm1,500-4,500 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 220dVolkswagenTayron X380TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.3 s
46.7 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
Unrestricted
215 km/h134 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
144 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 220d
194 hp
145 kW
VolkswagenTayron X380TSI
220 hp
164 kW

Volkswagen Tayron X 380TSI has 26 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 Volkswagen Tayron X 380TSI: 26 hp (19 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 220d
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
VolkswagenTayron X380TSI
350 Nm
258 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
VolkswagenTayron X380TSI
1,755 kg
3,869 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 Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 220d
233 km/h
145 mph
VolkswagenTayron X380TSI
Unrestricted
215 km/h134 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Although Volkswagen Tayron X 380TSI 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 Volkswagen Tayron X 380TSI: 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-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 220d
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenTayron X380TSI
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 220d and Volkswagen Tayron X 380TSI: 2.2 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
VolkswagenTayron X380TSI
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp

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
VolkswagenTayron X380TSI
220 hp
164 kW
7.6 s
Unrestricted
215 km/h134 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 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
VolkswagenTayron X380TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
215 km/h134 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
4,626 mm
182.1 in
Height
1,662 mm
65.4 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
VolkswagenTayron X380TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
215 km/h134 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 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
VolkswagenTayron X380TSI
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
7.6 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
VolkswagenTayron X380TSI
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 220dVolkswagenTayron X380TSI
Power
194 hp
145 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
7.6 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
Unrestricted
215 km/h134 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Lightness
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
1,755 kg
3,869 lb
Fuel consumption
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 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
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
4,626 mm
182.1 in
Height
1,662 mm
65.4 in
Range score
774 km
481 mi
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CO2 score
141 g/km
-
Trunk score
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525 L
18.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 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 220dVolkswagen Tayron X 380TSI
Consumption5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.28 LC100 km13.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.93 LC100 mi21.12 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used795 L210 US gal175 UK gal1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,391 LC/year1,969 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 125 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 18 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.2 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Lowest power

Volkswagen Tayron X 380TSI

  • Has 26 hp more
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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