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Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250vsVolkswagen Scirocco III · Facelift 2014 GTS 2.0 TSI

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

Volkswagen Scirocco III · Facelift 2014

GTS 2.0 TSI

220 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2014-2017

Comparison overview

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

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    400 L
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Volkswagen Scirocco III Facelift 2014 GTS 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Most powerful
    220 hp
    164 kW
  • Lightest
    1,294 kg
    2,853 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    170 hp/t
    127 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    902 km
    560 mi
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 2014GTS 2.0 TSI
Power
211hp157kW
220hp164kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,465kg3,230lb
1,294kg2,853lb
Gross weight
2,020kg4,453lb
1,750kg3,858lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
246 km/h
153 mph
To 99% top speed
96.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
81.9s99% target: 244 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
25.0s
Calculated
25.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
144hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
170hp/t127kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
239Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
270Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
847km527mi
Calculated
902km560mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,686mm184in
4,256mm168in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,405mm55in
1,406mm55in
Wheelbase
2,840mm112in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,563mm62in
1,569mm62in
Rear track
1,546mm61in
1,575mm62in
Ground clearance
89mm4in
129mm5in
Trunk volume
400L
312L
Max trunk volume-
1,006L
Doors
2
3
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
50L
55L
CO2 emissions
137g/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 250Volkswagen Scirocco III Facelift 2014 GTS 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Scirocco III Facelift 2014 GTS 2.0 TSI: 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
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 2014GTS 2.0 TSI4,500-6,200 rpm1,500-4,400 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 2014GTS 2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.0 s
25.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
246 km/h
153 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
159 km/h
99 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
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 2014GTS 2.0 TSI
220 hp
164 kW

Volkswagen Scirocco III Facelift 2014 GTS 2.0 TSI has 9 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250 and Volkswagen Scirocco III Facelift 2014 GTS 2.0 TSI: 9 hp (7 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
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 2014GTS 2.0 TSI
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)C 250
1,465 kg
3,230 lb
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 2014GTS 2.0 TSI
1,294 kg
2,853 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
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 2014GTS 2.0 TSI
246 km/h
153 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
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 2014GTS 2.0 TSI6.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Scirocco III Facelift 2014 GTS 2.0 TSI and Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250: 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)C 250
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 2014GTS 2.0 TSI
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 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-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 2014GTS 2.0 TSI
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 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
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 2014GTS 2.0 TSI
902 km
560 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
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 2014GTS 2.0 TSI
220 hp
164 kW
6.5 s
246 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
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 2014GTS 2.0 TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
312 L
11.0 cu ft
Length
4,256 mm
167.6 in
Height
1,406 mm
55.4 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)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
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 2014GTS 2.0 TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

Volkswagen Scirocco III Facelift 2014 GTS 2.0 TSI 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
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 2014GTS 2.0 TSI
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
6.5 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
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 2014GTS 2.0 TSI
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 2014GTS 2.0 TSI
Power
211 hp
157 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
246 km/h
153 mph
Lightness
1,465 kg
3,230 lb
1,294 kg
2,853 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 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
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
312 L
11.0 cu ft
Length
4,256 mm
167.6 in
Height
1,406 mm
55.4 in
Range score
847 km
527 mi
902 km
560 mi
CO2 score
137 g/km
-
Trunk score
400 L
14.1 cu ft
312 L
11.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 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 250Volkswagen Scirocco III Facelift 2014 GTS 2.0 TSI
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km10.67 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi17.18 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal915 L242 US gal201 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,601 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 88 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

Volkswagen Scirocco III Facelift 2014 GTS 2.0 TSI

  • Has 9 hp more
  • Is 171 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 26 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 54 km (34 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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