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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300dvsMercedes-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 (W206)

C 300d

265 hp1993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2021-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205)

C 300

245 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    265 hp
    198 kW
  • Highest torque
    550 Nm
    406 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,245 km
    774 mi
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300dMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 300
Power
265hp198kW
245hp183kW
Torque
550Nm406lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,780kg3,924lb
1,490kg3,285lb
Gross weight
2,400kg5,291lb
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
58.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
82.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
6.0s
0-200 km/h
18.2s
Calculated
21.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
5.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
149hp/t111kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
164hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
309Nm/t207lb-ft/ton
Calculated
248Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,245km774mi
Calculated
1,048km651mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,993cc122cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,751mm187in
4,686mm184in
Width
1,820mm72in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,438mm57in
1,405mm55in
Wheelbase
2,865mm113in
2,840mm112in
Front track
1,582mm62in
1,563mm62in
Rear track
1,594mm63in
1,546mm61in
Ground clearance-
89mm4in
Trunk volume
455L
400L
Doors
4
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
66L
66L
CO2 emissions-
143g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300dMercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 300PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300d: 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 (W206)C 300d4,200 rpm1,800-2,200 rpm4,450 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 (W206)C 300dMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 300
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
5.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
6.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.2 s
21.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
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
6.3 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 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 (W206)C 300d
265 hp
198 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 300
245 hp
183 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300d has 20 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 (W206) C 300d: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300d
550 Nm
406 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 (W206)C 300d
1,780 kg
3,924 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 (W206)C 300d
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 (W206)C 300d5.9 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 3006.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300d and Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 300: 0.1 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 (W206)C 300d
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 300
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300d and Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 300: 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 (W206)C 300d
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 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 (W206)C 300d
1,245 km
774 mi
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 300
1,048 km
651 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300d
265 hp
198 kW
5.9 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 (W206)C 300d
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 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
4,751 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 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 (W206)C 300d
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 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
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300d 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 (W206)C 300d
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
5.9 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 300
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 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 (W206)C 300d
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 300
164 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300dMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 300
Power
265 hp
198 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 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
1,780 kg
3,924 lb
1,490 kg
3,285 lb
Fuel consumption
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,751 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 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
1,245 km
774 mi
1,048 km
651 mi
CO2 score
-
143 g/km
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 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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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300dMercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 300
Consumption5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.28 LC100 km11.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.93 LC100 mi17.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used795 L210 US gal175 UK gal945 L250 US gal208 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,391 LC/year1,654 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300d

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 180 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 198 km (123 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 55 L more trunk volume

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 300

  • Is 290 kg lighter
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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