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

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 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2018-2023
VS

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206)

C 300

258 hp1999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2021-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    877 km
    545 mi
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300

  • Most powerful
    258 hp
    192 kW
  • Lightest
    1,655 kg
    3,649 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    156 hp/t
    116 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 300dMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300
Power
245hp183kW
258hp192kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,660kg3,660lb
1,655kg3,649lb
Gross weight
2,230kg4,916lb
2,335kg5,148lb
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
83.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
58.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.0s
6.0s
0-200 km/h
21.9s
Calculated
18.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.7s
Calculated
5.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
156hp/t116kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
301Nm/t202lb-ft/ton
Calculated
242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
877km545mi
Calculated
685km426mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,950cc119cu in
1,999cc122cu in
Length
4,686mm184in
4,751mm187in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,820mm72in
Height
1,405mm55in
1,437mm57in
Wheelbase
2,840mm112in
2,865mm113in
Front track
1,567mm62in
1,601mm63in
Rear track-
1,613mm64in
Ground clearance
88mm3in
-
Trunk volume-
455L
Doors
2
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
150g/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 (W206) C 300PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 300d: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300: 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 (W206)C 3005,800 rpm2,000-3,200 rpm6,050 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 (W206)C 300
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.7 s
5.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.0 s
6.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.9 s
18.3 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
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
103 mph
175 km/h
109 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 (W206)C 300
258 hp
192 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300 has 13 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 300d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 300d and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300: 13 hp (10 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 (W206)C 300
400 Nm
295 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
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300
1,655 kg
3,649 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 (W206)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 Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 300d6.0 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 3006.0 s

Although Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300 has more power, Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 300d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

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
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 300d and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300: 1.6 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
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 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
877 km
545 mi
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300
685 km
426 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 (W206)C 300
258 hp
192 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 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 (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

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
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
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-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
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
6.0 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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 Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 300d
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 300dMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300
Power
245 hp
183 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.0 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
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
Fuel consumption
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,751 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,437 mm
56.6 in
Range score
877 km
545 mi
685 km
426 mi
CO2 score
150 g/km
-
Trunk score
-
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 300dMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300
Consumption5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.98 LC100 km12.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.05 LC100 mi20.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used855 L226 US gal188 UK gal1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,496 LC/year1,916 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 192 km (119 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Is 5 kg lighter
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

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