Car comparison

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

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

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205)

C 250

211 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2016-2018
VS

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205)

C 250d

204 hp2143 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    211 hp
    157 kW
  • Lightest
    1,405 kg
    3,097 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    150 hp/t
    112 kW/t
    6.7 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

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

  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.1 L/100 km
    57.4 mpg US
    68.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    116 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,136 km
    706 mi
  • Best economy score
    95/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250d
Power
211hp157kW
204hp152kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,405kg3,097lb
1,570kg3,461lb
Gross weight
2,045kg4,508lb
2,125kg4,685lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
247 km/h
153 mph
To 99% top speed
65.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
90.7s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
20.3s
Calculated
26.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
130hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
249Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
318Nm/t213lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,065km661mi
Calculated
1,136km706mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
2,143cc131cu in
Length
4,686mm184in
4,686mm184in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,405mm55in
Wheelbase
2,840mm112in
2,840mm112in
Front track
1,588mm63in
1,563mm62in
Rear track
1,570mm62in
1,546mm61in
Ground clearance
92mm4in
89mm4in
Trunk volume
480L
400L
Doors
4
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
66L
50L
CO2 emissions
139g/km
116g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 2505,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)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 (W205)C 250Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.3 s
26.8 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
2.6 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
157 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

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

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

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250d and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) 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 (W205)C 250
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)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 (W205)C 250
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250d
1,570 kg
3,461 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 (W205)C 250
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250d
247 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 (W205)C 2506.5 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250d6.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250 and Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250d: 0.2 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 (W205)C 250
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250d
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250d and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250: 1.8 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 (W205)C 250
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250d
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250
1,065 km
661 mi
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250d
1,136 km
706 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250
211 hp
157 kW
6.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250d
204 hp
152 kW
6.7 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 (W205)C 250
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250d
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 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 (W205)C 250
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250d
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) 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 (W205)C 250
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.5 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250d
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
6.7 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 (W205)C 250
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250d
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250d
Power
211 hp
157 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
247 km/h
153 mph
Lightness
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
1,065 km
661 mi
1,136 km
706 mi
CO2 score
139 g/km
116 g/km
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 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 (W205) C 250Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250d
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km7.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi12.39 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal660 L174 US gal145 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year1,155 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Is 165 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 80 L more trunk volume

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
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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

  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 72 km (45 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 23 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

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

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