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Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250vsMercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) · Facelift 2013 E 250 CDI

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
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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) · Facelift 2013

E 250 CDI

204 hp2143 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2013-2014

Comparison overview

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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
  • Largest trunk
    400 L
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDI

  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,347 km
    837 mi
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
Power
211hp157kW
204hp152kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,465kg3,230lb
1,660kg3,660lb
Gross weight
2,020kg4,453lb
2,205kg4,861lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
247 km/h
153 mph
To 99% top speed
95.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
93.7s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
24.9s
Calculated
28.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
144hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
123hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
239Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
301Nm/t202lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
847km527mi
Calculated
1,347km837mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
2,143cc131cu in
Length
4,686mm184in
4,703mm185in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,786mm70in
Height
1,405mm55in
1,397mm55in
Wheelbase
2,840mm112in
2,760mm109in
Front track
1,563mm62in
1,538mm61in
Rear track
1,546mm61in
1,541mm61in
Ground clearance
89mm4in
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Trunk volume
400L
400L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
50L
66L
CO2 emissions
137g/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) C 250Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDI: 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI4,200 rpm1,600-1,800 rpm4,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.9 s
28.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
247 km/h
153 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
154 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250 has 7 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDI.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDI 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

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
247 km/h
153 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250 and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDI: 0.5 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDI and Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250: 1.0 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 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)C 250
211 hp
157 kW
6.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
204 hp
152 kW
7.3 s
247 km/h
153 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
4,703 mm
185.2 in
Height
1,397 mm
55.0 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDI 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 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-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-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
Power
211 hp
157 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
247 km/h
153 mph
Lightness
1,465 kg
3,230 lb
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 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
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
4,703 mm
185.2 in
Height
1,397 mm
55.0 in
Range score
847 km
527 mi
1,347 km
837 mi
CO2 score
137 g/km
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Trunk score
400 L
14.1 cu ft
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 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 E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDI
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km8.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi13.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal735 L194 US gal162 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,286 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Is 195 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 21 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
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

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