Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 400vsNissan 370Z Coupe · Facelift 2012 Nismo 3.7 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

Nissan 370Z Coupe · Facelift 2012

Nismo 3.7 V6

344 hp3696 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2013-2017

Comparison overview

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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
  • Highest torque
    480 Nm
    354 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.0 L/100 km
    29.4 mpg US
    35.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.9 L/100 km
    21.6 mpg US
    25.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    825 km
    513 mi
  • Largest trunk
    400 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 400Nissan370Z CoupeFacelift 2012Nismo 3.7 V6
Power
333hp248kW
344hp257kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
371Nm274lb-ft
Curb weight
1,600kg3,527lb
1,532kg3,377lb
Gross weight
2,155kg4,751lb
1,800kg3,968lb
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
67.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
17.2s
Calculated
17.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
15.4L/100 km15.3mpg US18.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
13.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
208hp/t155kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
225hp/t167kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
300Nm/t201lb-ft/ton
Calculated
242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
825km513mi
Calculated
679km422mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
3,696cc226cu in
Length
4,686mm184in
4,410mm174in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,870mm74in
Height
1,405mm55in
1,310mm52in
Wheelbase
2,840mm112in
2,550mm100in
Front track
1,563mm62in
1,550mm61in
Rear track
1,546mm61in
1,595mm63in
Ground clearance-
115mm5in
Trunk volume
400L
235L
Doors
2
3
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
66L
72L
CO2 emissions
181g/km
-

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 400Nissan 370Z Coupe Facelift 2012 Nismo 3.7 V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 400: Power / Torque
  • Nissan 370Z Coupe Facelift 2012 Nismo 3.7 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
Nissan370Z CoupeFacelift 2012Nismo 3.7 V67,400 rpm5,200 rpm7,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 400Nissan370Z CoupeFacelift 2012Nismo 3.7 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
17.8 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
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
13.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
176 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)C 400
333 hp
248 kW
Nissan370Z CoupeFacelift 2012Nismo 3.7 V6
344 hp
257 kW

Nissan 370Z Coupe Facelift 2012 Nismo 3.7 V6 has 11 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 400.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 400 and Nissan 370Z Coupe Facelift 2012 Nismo 3.7 V6: 11 hp (8 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
Nissan370Z CoupeFacelift 2012Nismo 3.7 V6
371 Nm
274 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
Nissan370Z CoupeFacelift 2012Nismo 3.7 V6
1,532 kg
3,377 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
Nissan370Z CoupeFacelift 2012Nismo 3.7 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
Nissan370Z CoupeFacelift 2012Nismo 3.7 V65.2 s

Although Nissan 370Z Coupe Facelift 2012 Nismo 3.7 V6 has more power, Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 400 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 400 and Nissan 370Z Coupe Facelift 2012 Nismo 3.7 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
Nissan370Z CoupeFacelift 2012Nismo 3.7 V6
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 400 and Nissan 370Z Coupe Facelift 2012 Nismo 3.7 V6: 2.6 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)C 400
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
Nissan370Z CoupeFacelift 2012Nismo 3.7 V6
225 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 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
Nissan370Z CoupeFacelift 2012Nismo 3.7 V6
679 km
422 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
Nissan370Z CoupeFacelift 2012Nismo 3.7 V6
344 hp
257 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
Nissan370Z CoupeFacelift 2012Nismo 3.7 V6
Power
344 hp
257 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
2 seats
Trunk
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,410 mm
173.6 in
Height
1,310 mm
51.6 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)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
Nissan370Z CoupeFacelift 2012Nismo 3.7 V6
Power
344 hp
257 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 400 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
Nissan370Z CoupeFacelift 2012Nismo 3.7 V6
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 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
Nissan370Z CoupeFacelift 2012Nismo 3.7 V6
225 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 400Nissan370Z CoupeFacelift 2012Nismo 3.7 V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
344 hp
257 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
371 Nm
274 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
1,532 kg
3,377 lb
Fuel consumption
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 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
3 doors
2 seats
Trunk
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,410 mm
173.6 in
Height
1,310 mm
51.6 in
Range score
825 km
513 mi
679 km
422 mi
CO2 score
181 g/km
-
Trunk score
400 L
14.1 cu ft
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
225 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 400Nissan 370Z Coupe Facelift 2012 Nismo 3.7 V6
Consumption8 L/100 km29.4 mpg US35.3 mpg UK10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.00 LC100 km18.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.53 LC100 mi29.85 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,200 L317 US gal264 UK gal1,590 L420 US gal350 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,100 LC/year2,783 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 109 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 146 km (91 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 165 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Nissan 370Z Coupe Facelift 2012 Nismo 3.7 V6

  • Has 11 hp more
  • Is 68 kg lighter
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

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