Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 300hvsMercedes-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 300h

204 hp2143 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2014-2018
VS

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205)

C 250d

204 hp2143 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 300h

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    244 km/h
    152 mph
  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.0 L/100 km
    58.8 mpg US
    70.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    4.1 L/100 km
    57.4 mpg US
    68.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.9 L/100 km
    60.3 mpg US
    72.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    104 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,250 km
    777 mi
  • Largest trunk
    435 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    96/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 300hMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250d
Power
204hp152kW
204hp152kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,640kg3,616lb
1,610kg3,549lb
Gross weight
2,195kg4,839lb
2,165kg4,773lb
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
62.8s99% target: 242 km/h / 150 mph
Calculated
88.7s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
22.2s
Calculated
28.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
124hp/t93kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
127hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
305Nm/t204lb-ft/ton
Calculated
311Nm/t208lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,250km777mi
Calculated
1,000km621mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,143cc131cu 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
-
Trunk volume
435L
400L
Doors
4
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
104g/km
132g/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 300hMercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 300h: 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 300h3,800 rpm1,600-1,800 rpm4,050 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 300hMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.2 s
28.9 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 300h
204 hp
152 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250d
204 hp
152 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 300h
500 Nm
369 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 300h
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250d
1,610 kg
3,549 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 300h
244 km/h
152 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250d
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 (W205)C 300h6.4 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250d6.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 300h and Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250d: 0.5 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 300h
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250d
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 300h and Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250d: 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 (W205)C 300h
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250d
127 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 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 300h
1,250 km
777 mi
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250d
1,000 km
621 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 300h
204 hp
152 kW
6.4 s
244 km/h
152 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250d
204 hp
152 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 (W205)C 300h
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
435 L
15.4 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/h6.9 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 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 300h
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250d
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 300h 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 300h
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK
6.4 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250d
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 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 (W205)C 300h
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250d
127 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 300hMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250d
Power
204 hp
152 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
6.9 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
1,610 kg
3,549 lb
Fuel consumption
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
435 L
15.4 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
1,250 km
777 mi
1,000 km
621 mi
CO2 score
104 g/km
132 g/km
Trunk score
435 L
15.4 cu ft
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
127 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 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 (W205) C 300hMercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250d
Consumption4 L/100 km58.8 mpg US70.6 mpg UK5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.00 LC100 km8.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi11.27 LC100 mi14.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used600 L159 US gal132 UK gal750 L198 US gal165 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,050 LC/year1,313 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 300h

  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 250 km (155 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 35 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 28 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

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

  • Is 30 kg lighter
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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