Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) · Facelift 2018 C 300vsMercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) · Facelift 2020 E 300d

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

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

C 300

258 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2021-2023
VS

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) · Facelift 2020

E 300d

265 hp1992 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2021-2023

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 300d

  • Most powerful
    265 hp
    198 kW
  • Highest torque
    550 Nm
    406 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    405 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    52/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 300Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 300d
Power
258hp192kW
265hp198kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
550Nm406lb-ft
Curb weight
1,605kg3,538lb
1,895kg4,178lb
Gross weight
2,175kg4,795lb
2,510kg5,534lb
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
81.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
94.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.0s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
21.6s
Calculated
24.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.7s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
140hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
231Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
290Nm/t194lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
957km594mi
Calculated
847km527mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,992cc122cu in
Length
4,686mm184in
4,835mm190in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,860mm73in
Height
1,413mm56in
1,428mm56in
Wheelbase
2,840mm112in
2,873mm113in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,605mm63in
Rear track
1,567mm62in
1,609mm63in
Ground clearance-
98mm4in
Trunk volume
360L
405L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
66L
50L

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 300Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 300d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.7 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.0 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.6 s
24.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
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
6.2 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 mph
160 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 300
258 hp
192 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 300d
265 hp
198 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 300d has 7 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 300.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 300 and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 300d: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 300
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 300d
550 Nm
406 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)Facelift 2018C 300
1,605 kg
3,538 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 300d
1,895 kg
4,178 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)Facelift 2018C 300
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 300d
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)Facelift 2018C 3006.0 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 300d6.4 s

Although Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 300d has more power, Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 300 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 300 and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 300d: 0.4 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)Facelift 2018C 300
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 300d
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 300d and Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 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 Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 300
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 300d
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 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)Facelift 2018C 300
957 km
594 mi
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 300d
847 km
527 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 300
258 hp
192 kW
6.0 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 300d
265 hp
198 kW
6.4 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)Facelift 2018C 300
Power
258 hp
192 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
360 L
12.7 cu ft
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,413 mm
55.6 in
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 300d
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,835 mm
190.4 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 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)Facelift 2018C 300
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 300d
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 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 Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 300
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
6.0 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 300d
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.4 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)Facelift 2018C 300
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 300d
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 300Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 300d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
265 hp
198 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.0 s
6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,605 kg
3,538 lb
1,895 kg
4,178 lb
Fuel consumption
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
360 L
12.7 cu ft
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,413 mm
55.6 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,835 mm
190.4 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in
Range score
957 km
594 mi
847 km
527 mi
Trunk score
360 L
12.7 cu ft
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 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) Facelift 2018 C 300Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 300d
Consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.08 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.43 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,811 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Is 290 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 109 km (68 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

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