Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 300vsMercedes-Benz CLC (CL203) CLC 350 V6

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 300

245 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2015-2016
VS

Mercedes-Benz CLC (CL203)

CLC 350 V6

272 hp3498 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2008-2011

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    370 Nm
    273 lb-ft
  • 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 highway consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    971 km
    603 mi
  • Largest trunk
    400 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 300Mercedes-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V6
Power
245hp183kW
272hp203kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,490kg3,285lb
1,495kg3,296lb
Gross weight
2,045kg4,508lb
2,020kg4,453lb
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
82.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
85.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.0s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
21.8s
Calculated
22.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.7s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
14.2L/100 km16.6mpg US19.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
164hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
182hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
248Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
234Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
971km603mi
Calculated
620km385mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
3,498cc213cu in
Length
4,686mm184in
4,448mm175in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,728mm68in
Height
1,405mm55in
1,405mm55in
Wheelbase
2,840mm112in
2,715mm107in
Front track
1,563mm62in
1,505mm59in
Rear track
1,546mm61in
1,476mm58in
Ground clearance
89mm4in
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Trunk volume
400L
310L
Max trunk volume-
1,100L
Doors
2
3
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
66L
62L
CO2 emissions
157g/km
-

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 300Mercedes-Benz CLC (CL203) CLC 350 V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 300: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLC (CL203) CLC 350 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 3005,500 rpm1,300-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V66,000 rpm2,400-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 300Mercedes-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.7 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.0 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.8 s
22.7 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
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
103 mph
163 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 300
245 hp
183 kW
Mercedes-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V6
272 hp
203 kW

Mercedes-Benz CLC (CL203) CLC 350 V6 has 27 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 CLC (CL203) CLC 350 V6: 27 hp (20 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 300
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V6
350 Nm
258 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 300
1,490 kg
3,285 lb
Mercedes-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V6
1,495 kg
3,296 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 300
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V6
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 Coupe (C205)C 3006.0 s
Mercedes-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V66.3 s

Although Mercedes-Benz CLC (CL203) CLC 350 V6 has more power, Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 300 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 300 and Mercedes-Benz CLC (CL203) CLC 350 V6: 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 Coupe (C205)C 300
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V6
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 300 and Mercedes-Benz CLC (CL203) CLC 350 V6: 3.2 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 300
164 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V6
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 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 300
971 km
603 mi
Mercedes-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V6
620 km
385 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 300
245 hp
183 kW
6.0 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V6
272 hp
203 kW
6.3 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 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
Mercedes-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V6
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Length
4,448 mm
175.1 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 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-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V6
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) 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 Coupe (C205)C 300
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.0 s
Mercedes-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V6
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
6.3 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 300
164 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V6
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 300Mercedes-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V6
Power
245 hp
183 kW
272 hp
203 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.0 s
6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,490 kg
3,285 lb
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
Fuel consumption
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 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
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Length
4,448 mm
175.1 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 in
Range score
971 km
603 mi
620 km
385 mi
CO2 score
157 g/km
-
Trunk score
400 L
14.1 cu ft
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
164 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 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 Coupe (C205) C 300Mercedes-Benz CLC (CL203) CLC 350 V6
Consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK10 L/100 km23.5 mpg US28.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.90 LC100 km17.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.15 LC100 mi28.16 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal1,500 L396 US gal330 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,785 LC/year2,625 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 5 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 351 km (218 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 90 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

Mercedes-Benz CLC (CL203) CLC 350 V6

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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