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Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250 · Stage 3vsMercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250 · Stage 2vsMercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250 · Stage 1vsMercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250

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 (Stage 3)

317 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2016-2018
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Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205)

C 250 (Stage 2)

274 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2016-2018
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Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205)

C 250 (Stage 1)

249 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2016-2018
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Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205)

C 250

211 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250 (Stage 3) 317 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    288 km/h
    179 mph
  • Most powerful
    317 hp
    236 kW
  • Highest torque
    543 Nm
    400 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,465 kg
    3,230 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    216 hp/t
    161 kW/t
    4.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    130 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    862 km
    536 mi
  • Largest trunk
    400 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250 (Stage 3)317 hpMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250 (Stage 2)274 hpMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250 (Stage 1)249 hpMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250211 hp
Power
317hp236kW+106 hp
274hp205kW+63 hp
249hp186kW+38 hp
211hp157kW
Torque
543Nm400lb-ft+193 Nm
473Nm348lb-ft+123 Nm
427Nm315lb-ft+77 Nm
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,465kg3,230lb
1,465kg3,230lb
1,465kg3,230lb
1,465kg3,230lb
Gross weight
2,020kg4,453lb
2,020kg4,453lb
2,020kg4,453lb
2,020kg4,453lb
Top speed
288 km/h
179 mph
+28 km/h
274 km/h
170 mph
+14 km/h
265 km/h
165 mph
+5 km/h
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
78.2s99% target: 285 km/h / 177 mph-18.3 s
Calculated
83.0s99% target: 271 km/h / 169 mph-13.5 s
Calculated
86.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph-10.4 s
Calculated
96.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s-1.5 s
5.8s-1.0 s
6.1s-0.7 s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
16.8s-8.2 s
Calculated
19.5s-5.5 s
Calculated
21.7s-3.3 s
Calculated
25.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s-1.4 s
Calculated
5.5s-1.0 s
Calculated
5.8s-0.6 s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.3s-1.5 s
Calculated
13.8s-1.0 s
Calculated
14.2s-0.6 s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
216hp/t161kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
187hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
170hp/t127kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
144hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
370Nm/t248lb-ft/ton
Calculated
323Nm/t216lb-ft/ton
Calculated
291Nm/t195lb-ft/ton
Calculated
239Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
862km536mi
Calculated
862km536mi
Calculated
862km536mi
Calculated
862km536mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,686mm184in
4,686mm184in
4,686mm184in
4,686mm184in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,810mm71in
1,810mm71in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,405mm55in
1,405mm55in
1,405mm55in
1,405mm55in
Wheelbase
2,840mm112in
2,840mm112in
2,840mm112in
2,840mm112in
Front track
1,563mm62in
1,563mm62in
1,563mm62in
1,563mm62in
Rear track
1,546mm61in
1,546mm61in
1,546mm61in
1,546mm61in
Ground clearance
89mm4in
89mm4in
89mm4in
89mm4in
Trunk volume
400L
400L
400L
400L
Doors
2
2
2
2
Seats
4
4
4
4
Fuel tank
50L
50L
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
130g/km
130g/km
130g/km
130g/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 250 (Stage 3) 317 hpMercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250 (Stage 2) 274 hpMercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250 (Stage 1) 249 hpMercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250 211 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250 (Stage 3) 317 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250 (Stage 2) 274 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250 (Stage 1) 249 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250 211 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250 (Stage 3)317 hp5,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250 (Stage 2)274 hp5,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250 (Stage 1)249 hp5,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250211 hp5,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250 (Stage 3)317 hpMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250 (Stage 2)274 hpMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250 (Stage 1)249 hpMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250211 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
5.5 s
5.8 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
5.8 s
6.1 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.8 s
19.5 s
21.7 s
25.0 s
Top speed
288 km/h
179 mph
274 km/h
170 mph
265 km/h
165 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.1 s
6.2 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.1 s
9.3 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.7 s
12.0 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
13.8 s
14.2 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
178 km/h
111 mph
170 km/h
106 mph
165 km/h
103 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250 (Stage 3) 317 hp has 106 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250 211 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250 211 hp and Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250 (Stage 3) 317 hp: 106 hp (79 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

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 (Stage 3) 317 hp and Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250 211 hp: 1.5 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250 (Stage 2) 274 hp and Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250 (Stage 1) 249 hp, separated by only 0.4 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 (Stage 3)317 hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250 (Stage 2)274 hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250 (Stage 1)249 hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250211 hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

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 (Stage 3)317 hp
317 hp
236 kW
5.3 s
288 km/h
179 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250 (Stage 2)274 hp
274 hp
205 kW
5.8 s
274 km/h
170 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250 (Stage 1)249 hp
249 hp
186 kW
6.1 s
265 km/h
165 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250211 hp
211 hp
157 kW
6.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 (Stage 3)317 hp
Power
317 hp
236 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
288 km/h
179 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 Coupe (C205)C 250 (Stage 2)274 hp
Power
274 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
274 km/h
170 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 Coupe (C205)C 250 (Stage 1)249 hp
Power
249 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
265 km/h
165 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 Coupe (C205)C 250211 hp
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

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 (Stage 3)317 hp
Power
317 hp
236 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
288 km/h
179 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250 (Stage 2)274 hp
Power
274 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
274 km/h
170 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250 (Stage 1)249 hp
Power
249 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
265 km/h
165 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250211 hp
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250 (Stage 3) 317 hp 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 (Stage 3)317 hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
5.3 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250 (Stage 2)274 hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
5.8 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250 (Stage 1)249 hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
6.1 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250211 hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
6.8 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 (Stage 3)317 hp
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250 (Stage 2)274 hp
187 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250 (Stage 1)249 hp
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250211 hp
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 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)C 250 (Stage 3)317 hpMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250 (Stage 2)274 hpMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250 (Stage 1)249 hpMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250211 hp
Power
317 hp
236 kW
274 hp
205 kW
249 hp
186 kW
211 hp
157 kW
Torque
543 Nm
400 lb-ft
473 Nm
348 lb-ft
427 Nm
315 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 s
5.8 s
6.1 s
6.8 s
Top speed
288 km/h
179 mph
274 km/h
170 mph
265 km/h
165 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,465 kg
3,230 lb
1,465 kg
3,230 lb
1,465 kg
3,230 lb
1,465 kg
3,230 lb
Fuel consumption
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 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
4,686 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
4,686 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
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 in
Range score
862 km
536 mi
862 km
536 mi
862 km
536 mi
862 km
536 mi
CO2 score
130 g/km
130 g/km
130 g/km
130 g/km
Trunk score
400 L
14.1 cu ft
400 L
14.1 cu ft
400 L
14.1 cu ft
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
187 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
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 250 (Stage 3) 317 hpMercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250 (Stage 2) 274 hpMercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250 (Stage 1) 249 hpMercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250 211 hp
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year1,523 LC/year1,523 LC/year1,523 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250 (Stage 3) 317 hp

  • Has 42 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 29 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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