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Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) · Facelift 2018 C 300dvsMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250

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 300d

245 hp1950 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2018-2021
VS

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205)

C 250

211 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2016-2018

Comparison overview

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

  • 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
    245 hp
    183 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    152 hp/t
    113 kW/t
    6.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250

  • Lightest
    1,405 kg
    3,097 lb
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    139 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,065 km
    661 mi
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 300dMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250
Power
245hp183kW
211hp157kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,615kg3,560lb
1,405kg3,097lb
Gross weight
2,185kg4,817lb
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
83.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
65.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.0s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
21.8s
Calculated
20.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.7s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
152hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
310Nm/t207lb-ft/ton
Calculated
249Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
926km575mi
Calculated
1,065km661mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,950cc119cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,686mm184in
4,686mm184in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,405mm55in
1,442mm57in
Wheelbase
2,840mm112in
2,840mm112in
Front track
1,567mm62in
1,588mm63in
Rear track-
1,570mm62in
Ground clearance
88mm3in
92mm4in
Trunk volume-
480L
Doors
2
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
50L
66L
CO2 emissions
143g/km
139g/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) Facelift 2018 C 300dMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 300d: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 300d-1,600-2,400 rpm2,650 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 2505,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 300dMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.7 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.0 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.8 s
20.3 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
2.3 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
103 mph
169 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 300d
245 hp
183 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250
211 hp
157 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 300d has 34 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250 and Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 300d: 34 hp (25 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 300d
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250
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)Facelift 2018C 300d
1,615 kg
3,560 lb
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250
1,405 kg
3,097 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 300d
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250
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 300d6.0 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 2506.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 300d and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250: 0.5 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 300d
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 300d and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250: 0.8 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 300d
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 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 300d
926 km
575 mi
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250
1,065 km
661 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 300d
245 hp
183 kW
6.0 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250
211 hp
157 kW
6.5 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 300d
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-
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 in
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 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 300d
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 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 Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 300d
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
6.0 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.5 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 300d
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 300dMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250
Power
245 hp
183 kW
211 hp
157 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.0 s
6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,615 kg
3,560 lb
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
Fuel consumption
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Range score
926 km
575 mi
1,065 km
661 mi
CO2 score
143 g/km
139 g/km
Trunk score
-
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 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 Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 300dMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250
Consumption5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.45 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.21 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used810 L214 US gal178 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,418 LC/year1,628 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 34 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250

  • Is 210 kg lighter
  • Has 139 km (86 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 4 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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