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Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250d

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205)

C 250

211 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2015-2016
VS

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205)

C 250d

204 hp2143 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2014-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250d

  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    134 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,320 km
    820 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    211 hp
    157 kW
  • Lightest
    1,465 kg
    3,230 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    144 hp/t
    107 kW/t
    6.9 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d
Power
211hp157kW
204hp152kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,465kg3,230lb
1,585kg3,494lb
Gross weight
2,020kg4,453lb
2,225kg4,905lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
96.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
65.5s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
25.0s
Calculated
24.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
144hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
129hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
239Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
315Nm/t211lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
847km527mi
Calculated
1,320km820mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
2,143cc131cu in
Length
4,686mm184in
4,686mm184in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,405mm55in
1,442mm57in
Wheelbase
2,840mm112in
2,840mm112in
Front track
1,563mm62in
1,588mm63in
Rear track
1,546mm61in
1,570mm62in
Ground clearance
89mm4in
92mm4in
Trunk volume
400L
480L
Doors
2
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
50L
66L
CO2 emissions
137g/km
134g/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) C 250Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 2505,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d3,800 rpm1,600-1,800 rpm4,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.0 s
24.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
162 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250
211 hp
157 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d
204 hp
152 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250 has 7 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250d and Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d
500 Nm
369 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)C 250
1,465 kg
3,230 lb
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d
1,585 kg
3,494 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)C 250
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d
240 km/h
149 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 2506.8 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d6.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250d: 0.1 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)C 250
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250d and Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250: 0.9 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)C 250
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250
847 km
527 mi
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d
1,320 km
820 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250
211 hp
157 kW
6.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d
204 hp
152 kW
6.9 s
240 km/h
149 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)C 250
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 in
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 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)C 250
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250d 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)C 250
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.8 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
6.9 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)C 250
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d
Power
211 hp
157 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,465 kg
3,230 lb
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Range score
847 km
527 mi
1,320 km
820 mi
CO2 score
137 g/km
134 g/km
Trunk score
400 L
14.1 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 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) C 250Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250d
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km8.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi14.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal750 L198 US gal165 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,313 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Is 120 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250d

  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 473 km (294 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 80 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 3 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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