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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) · Facelift 2018 C 300vsMercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 300

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

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

C 300

258 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2019-2021
VS

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205)

C 300

245 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2015-2016

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    258 hp
    192 kW
  • Highest torque
    370 Nm
    273 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    168 hp/t
    125 kW/t
    6.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 300

  • Lightest
    1,490 kg
    3,285 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    157 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    971 km
    603 mi
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 300
Power
258hp192kW
245hp183kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,540kg3,395lb
1,490kg3,285lb
Gross weight
2,195kg4,839lb
2,045kg4,508lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
55.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
82.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
6.0s
0-200 km/h
17.5s
Calculated
21.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
5.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
168hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
164hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
240Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
248Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
943km586mi
Calculated
971km603mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu 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-
1,546mm61in
Ground clearance
92mm4in
89mm4in
Trunk volume
455L
400L
Doors
4
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
66L
66L
CO2 emissions
160g/km
157g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 300PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 300: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300-1,800-4,000 rpm4,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 3005,500 rpm1,300-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 300
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
5.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
6.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.5 s
21.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
178 km/h
110 mph
165 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300
258 hp
192 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 300
245 hp
183 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300 has 13 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 300.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 300 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 300
370 Nm
273 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 300
1,490 kg
3,285 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)Facelift 2018C 300
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 300
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)Facelift 2018C 3005.7 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 3006.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300 and Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 300: 0.3 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)Facelift 2018C 300
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 300
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 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-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 300
164 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300
943 km
586 mi
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 300
971 km
603 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300
258 hp
192 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 300
245 hp
183 kW
6.0 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)Facelift 2018C 300
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 300
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 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

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)Facelift 2018C 300
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 300
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300 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)Facelift 2018C 300
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
5.7 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 300
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.0 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)Facelift 2018C 300
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 300
164 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 300
Power
258 hp
192 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
1,490 kg
3,285 lb
Fuel consumption
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 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
943 km
586 mi
971 km
603 mi
CO2 score
160 g/km
157 g/km
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
164 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 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) Facelift 2018 C 300Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 300
Consumption7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.25 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.71 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,838 LC/year1,785 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 55 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 300

  • Is 50 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 28 km (17 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 3 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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