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Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 400vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 400 V6

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

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Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205)

C 400

333 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2016-2018
VS

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205)

C 400 V6

333 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2014-2016

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 400 V6

  • Lightest
    1,570 kg
    3,461 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    212 hp/t
    158 kW/t
    4.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.2 L/100 km
    23.1 mpg US
    27.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    846 km
    526 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 400

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    333 hp
    248 kW
  • Highest torque
    480 Nm
    354 lb-ft
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    71/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 400Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 400 V6
Power
333hp248kW
333hp248kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
480Nm354lb-ft
Curb weight
1,600kg3,527lb
1,570kg3,461lb
Gross weight
2,155kg4,751lb
2,210kg4,872lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
67.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
50.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
17.2s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
208hp/t155kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
212hp/t158kW/t96hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
300Nm/t201lb-ft/ton
Calculated
306Nm/t205lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
825km513mi
Calculated
846km526mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
4,686mm184in
4,686mm184in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,405mm55in
1,442mm57in
Wheelbase
2,840mm112in
2,840mm112in
Front track
1,563mm62in
1,588mm63in
Rear track
1,546mm61in
1,570mm62in
Trunk volume
400L
480L
Doors
2
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
66L
66L
CO2 emissions
181g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 400Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 400 V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 400: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 400 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 4005,250-6,000 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 400 V65,250-6,000 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 400Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 400 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.2 s
15.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
13.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
185 km/h
115 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 400
333 hp
248 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 400 V6
333 hp
248 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 400
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 400 V6
480 Nm
354 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)C 400
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 400 V6
1,570 kg
3,461 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)C 400
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 400 V6
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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)C 4004.9 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 400 V65.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 400 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 400 V6: 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 Coupe (C205)C 400
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 400 V6
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 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 Coupe (C205)C 400
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 400 V6
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 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)C 400
825 km
513 mi
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 400 V6
846 km
526 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 400
333 hp
248 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 400 V6
333 hp
248 kW
5.2 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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)C 400
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 400 V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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)C 400
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 400 V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 400 V6 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)C 400
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
4.9 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 400 V6
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
5.2 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)C 400
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 400 V6
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 400Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 400 V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
333 hp
248 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
Fuel consumption
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
825 km
513 mi
846 km
526 mi
CO2 score
181 g/km
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Trunk score
400 L
14.1 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 400Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 400 V6
Consumption8 L/100 km29.4 mpg US35.3 mpg UK7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.00 LC100 km13.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.53 LC100 mi21.97 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,200 L317 US gal264 UK gal1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,100 LC/year2,048 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 400

  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 400 V6

  • Is 30 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 21 km (13 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 80 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h

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