Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300vsMercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) · Facelift 2018 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 300

258 hp1999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2021-present
VS

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

C 300

258 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2019-2020

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) 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
  • Most powerful
    258 hp
    192 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

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

  • Lightest
    1,605 kg
    3,538 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    161 hp/t
    120 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    943 km
    586 mi
  • Best economy score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 300
Power
258hp192kW
258hp192kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,655kg3,649lb
1,605kg3,538lb
Gross weight
2,335kg5,148lb
2,175kg4,795lb
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
58.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
85.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.0s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
18.3s
Calculated
22.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.7s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
156hp/t116kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
231Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
685km426mi
Calculated
943km586mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,999cc122cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,751mm187in
4,686mm184in
Width
1,820mm72in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,437mm57in
1,405mm55in
Wheelbase
2,865mm113in
2,840mm112in
Front track
1,601mm63in
1,567mm62in
Rear track
1,613mm64in
1,551mm61in
Trunk volume
455L
380L
Doors
4
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
50L
66L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 300PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 300: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 3005,800 rpm2,000-3,200 rpm6,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 300-1,800-4,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 300
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
18.3 s
22.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 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 (W206)C 300
258 hp
192 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 300
258 hp
192 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 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 300
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 300
1,605 kg
3,538 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 300
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 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 3006.0 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 3006.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300 and Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 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 (W206)C 300
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 300
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 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 (W206)C 300
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 300
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 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 300
685 km
426 mi
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 300
943 km
586 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300
258 hp
192 kW
6.0 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 300
258 hp
192 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 (W206)C 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
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,751 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,437 mm
56.6 in
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 300
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 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 300
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 300
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 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-Benz C-class (W206) 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 (W206)C 300
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
6.0 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 300
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 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 (W206)C 300
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 300
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 300
Power
258 hp
192 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 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
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
1,605 kg
3,538 lb
Fuel consumption
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,751 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,437 mm
56.6 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 in
Range score
685 km
426 mi
943 km
586 mi
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 300
Consumption7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.78 LC100 km12.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.56 LC100 mi19.71 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,916 LC/year1,838 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300

  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 75 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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

  • Is 50 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 258 km (160 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Smallest trunk

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