Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 220dvsMercedes-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 E-class Coupe (C238)

E 220d

194 hp1950 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2016-2020
VS

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205)

C 250d

204 hp2143 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 220d

  • Fastest top speed
    242 km/h
    150 mph
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    119 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,087 km
    675 mi
  • Largest trunk
    425 L
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,610 kg
    3,549 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    127 hp/t
    94 kW/t
    7.9 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 220dMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250d
Power
194hp145kW
204hp152kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,660kg3,660lb
1,610kg3,549lb
Gross weight
2,300kg5,071lb
2,165kg4,773lb
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
98.7s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
88.7s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
30.9s
Calculated
28.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
117hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
127hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
241Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
311Nm/t208lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,087km675mi
Calculated
1,000km621mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,950cc119cu in
2,143cc131cu in
Length
4,826mm190in
4,686mm184in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,430mm56in
1,405mm55in
Wheelbase
2,873mm113in
2,840mm112in
Front track
1,605mm63in
1,563mm62in
Rear track
1,609mm63in
1,546mm61in
Trunk volume
425L
400L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
119g/km
132g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 220dMercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 220d: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 220d3,800 rpm1,600-2,800 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 220dMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.9 s
28.9 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 220d
194 hp
145 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250d
204 hp
152 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250d has 10 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 220d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 220d and Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250d: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 220d
400 Nm
295 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 220d
1,660 kg
3,660 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 220d
242 km/h
150 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 220d7.4 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250d6.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250d and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 220d: 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 220d
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250d
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 220d
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 220d
1,087 km
675 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 220d
194 hp
145 kW
7.4 s
242 km/h
150 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 220d
Power
194 hp
145 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,826 mm
190.0 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 220d
Power
194 hp
145 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 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 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 220d
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
7.4 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 220d
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 220dMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250d
Power
194 hp
145 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
6.9 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
1,610 kg
3,549 lb
Fuel consumption
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,826 mm
190.0 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 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
1,087 km
675 mi
1,000 km
621 mi
CO2 score
119 g/km
132 g/km
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 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 E-class Coupe (C238) E 220dMercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250d
Consumption4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.05 LC100 km8.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.96 LC100 mi14.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used690 L182 US gal152 UK gal750 L198 US gal165 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,208 LC/year1,313 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 220d

  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 87 km (54 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 25 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 13 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

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

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 50 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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