Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) · Facelift 2018 C 220d

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 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2016-2018
VS

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) · Facelift 2018

C 220d

194 hp1950 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2021

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 220d

  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    126 g/km
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

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
  • Best estimated range
    862 km
    536 mi
  • Best performance score
    57/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 220d
Power
211hp157kW
194hp145kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,465kg3,230lb
1,510kg3,329lb
Gross weight
2,020kg4,453lb
2,165kg4,773lb
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
63.9s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
25.0s
Calculated
24.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
144hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
128hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
239Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
265Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
862km536mi
Calculated
854km531mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,950cc119cu 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
-
Ground clearance
89mm4in
92mm4in
Trunk volume
400L
-
Doors
2
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
50L
41L
CO2 emissions
130g/km
126g/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) Facelift 2018 C 220dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 220d: 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)Facelift 2018C 220d-1,600-2,800 rpm3,050 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)Facelift 2018C 220d
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
24.0 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
2.7 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
101 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)Facelift 2018C 220d
194 hp
145 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250 has 17 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 220d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 220d and Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250: 17 hp (13 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)Facelift 2018C 220d
400 Nm
295 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)Facelift 2018C 220d
1,510 kg
3,329 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)Facelift 2018C 220d
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)Facelift 2018C 220d6.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 220d: 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
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 220d
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 220d 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-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 220d
128 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
862 km
536 mi
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 220d
854 km
531 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)Facelift 2018C 220d
194 hp
145 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)Facelift 2018C 220d
Power
194 hp
145 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
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
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 220d
Power
194 hp
145 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250 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
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
6.8 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 220d
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 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
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 220d
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 220d
Power
211 hp
157 kW
194 hp
145 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 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
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
Fuel consumption
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 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-
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Range score
862 km
536 mi
854 km
531 mi
CO2 score
130 g/km
126 g/km
Trunk score
400 L
14.1 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
128 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) Facelift 2018 C 220d
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km8.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi13.52 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal720 L190 US gal158 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year1,260 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 17 hp more
  • Is 45 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 8 km (5 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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