Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250dvsMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200

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 250d

204 hp2143 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2016-2018
VS

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206)

C 200

204 hp1496 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2021-present

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    247 km/h
    153 mph
  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,570 kg
    3,461 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    130 hp/t
    97 kW/t
    7.7 kg/hp
  • 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
  • Best estimated range
    1,136 km
    706 mi
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250dMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200
Power
204hp152kW
204hp152kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,570kg3,461lb
1,630kg3,594lb
Gross weight
2,125kg4,685lb
2,320kg5,115lb
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
241 km/h
150 mph
To 99% top speed
90.7s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph
Calculated
65.1s99% target: 239 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
26.8s
Calculated
24.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
130hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
125hp/t93kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
318Nm/t213lb-ft/ton
Calculated
184Nm/t123lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,136km706mi
Calculated
725km450mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,143cc131cu in
1,496cc91cu in
Length
4,686mm184in
4,751mm187in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,820mm72in
Height
1,405mm55in
1,437mm57in
Wheelbase
2,840mm112in
2,865mm113in
Front track
1,563mm62in
1,601mm63in
Rear track
1,546mm61in
1,613mm64in
Ground clearance
89mm4in
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Trunk volume
400L
455L
Doors
2
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
116g/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 250dMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250d: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250d3,800 rpm1,600-1,800 rpm4,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 2005,800-6,100 rpm1,800-4,000 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250dMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.8 s
24.3 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
241 km/h
150 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
97 mph
161 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250d
204 hp
152 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200
204 hp
152 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250d
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200
300 Nm
221 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 250d
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200
1,630 kg
3,594 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 250d
247 km/h
153 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200
241 km/h
150 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 250d6.7 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 2007.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250d and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200: 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 250d
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250d and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200: 2.5 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 250d
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 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 250d
1,136 km
706 mi
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200
725 km
450 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250d
204 hp
152 kW
6.7 s
247 km/h
153 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200
204 hp
152 kW
7.1 s
241 km/h
150 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 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
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,751 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,437 mm
56.6 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 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-BenzC-class (W206)C 200
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 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 Coupe (C205)C 250d
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
6.7 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
7.1 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 250d
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250dMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200
Power
204 hp
152 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
7.1 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
241 km/h
150 mph
Lightness
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
Fuel consumption
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 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
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,751 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,437 mm
56.6 in
Range score
1,136 km
706 mi
725 km
450 mi
CO2 score
116 g/km
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Trunk score
400 L
14.1 cu ft
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250dMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200
Consumption4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.70 LC100 km12.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.39 LC100 mi19.43 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used660 L174 US gal145 UK gal1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,155 LC/year1,811 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 200 Nm more
  • Is 60 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 412 km (256 mi) more estimated range

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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