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Mercedes-Benz C-class T-modell (S205) C 250d · Stage 3vsMercedes-Benz C-class T-modell (S205) C 250d · Stage 1vsMercedes-Benz C-class T-modell (S205) C 250d · Stage 2vsMercedes-Benz C-class T-modell (S205) C 250d

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Mercedes-Benz C-class T-modell (S205)

C 250d (Stage 3)

316 hp2143 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2016-2018
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Mercedes-Benz C-class T-modell (S205)

C 250d (Stage 1)

245 hp2143 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2016-2018
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Mercedes-Benz C-class T-modell (S205)

C 250d (Stage 2)

275 hp2143 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2016-2018
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Mercedes-Benz C-class T-modell (S205)

C 250d

204 hp2143 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class T-modell (S205) C 250d (Stage 3) 316 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    269 km/h
    167 mph
  • Most powerful
    316 hp
    236 kW
  • Highest torque
    800 Nm
    590 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,635 kg
    3,605 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    193 hp/t
    144 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    134 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,294 km
    804 mi
  • Largest trunk
    490 L
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best performance score
    75/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class T-modell (S205)C 250d (Stage 3)316 hpMercedes-BenzC-class T-modell (S205)C 250d (Stage 1)245 hpMercedes-BenzC-class T-modell (S205)C 250d (Stage 2)275 hpMercedes-BenzC-class T-modell (S205)C 250d204 hp
Power
316hp236kW+112 hp
245hp183kW+41 hp
275hp205kW+71 hp
204hp152kW
Torque
800Nm590lb-ft+300 Nm
625Nm461lb-ft+125 Nm
700Nm516lb-ft+200 Nm
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,635kg3,605lb
1,635kg3,605lb
1,635kg3,605lb
1,635kg3,605lb
Gross weight
2,285kg5,038lb
2,285kg5,038lb
2,285kg5,038lb
2,285kg5,038lb
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
+32 km/h
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
+23 km/h
Calculated
258 km/h
160 mph
+21 km/h
237 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
56.4s99% target: 266 km/h / 165 mph-13.9 s
Calculated
68.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph-2.0 s
Calculated
60.8s99% target: 255 km/h / 159 mph-9.5 s
Calculated
70.3s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s-1.7 s
6.2s-0.8 s
5.8s-1.2 s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
16.1s-10.2 s
Calculated
20.2s-6.1 s
Calculated
18.7s-7.6 s
Calculated
26.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s-1.6 s
Calculated
6.0s-0.7 s
Calculated
5.5s-1.1 s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.3s-1.7 s
Calculated
14.2s-0.7 s
Calculated
13.8s-1.2 s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
193hp/t144kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
168hp/t126kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
125hp/t93kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
489Nm/t327lb-ft/ton
Calculated
382Nm/t256lb-ft/ton
Calculated
428Nm/t286lb-ft/ton
Calculated
306Nm/t205lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,294km804mi
Calculated
1,294km804mi
Calculated
1,294km804mi
Calculated
1,294km804mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,143cc131cu in
2,143cc131cu in
2,143cc131cu in
2,143cc131cu in
Length
4,702mm185in
4,702mm185in
4,702mm185in
4,702mm185in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,810mm71in
1,810mm71in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,457mm57in
1,457mm57in
1,457mm57in
1,457mm57in
Wheelbase
2,840mm112in
2,840mm112in
2,840mm112in
2,840mm112in
Front track
1,584mm62in
1,584mm62in
1,584mm62in
1,584mm62in
Rear track
1,566mm62in
1,566mm62in
1,566mm62in
1,566mm62in
Trunk volume
490L
490L
490L
490L
Max trunk volume
1,510L
1,510L
1,510L
1,510L
Doors
5
5
5
5
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
66L
66L
66L
CO2 emissions
134g/km
134g/km
134g/km
134g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class T-modell (S205) C 250d (Stage 3) 316 hpMercedes-Benz C-class T-modell (S205) C 250d (Stage 1) 245 hpMercedes-Benz C-class T-modell (S205) C 250d (Stage 2) 275 hpMercedes-Benz C-class T-modell (S205) C 250d 204 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class T-modell (S205) C 250d (Stage 3) 316 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class T-modell (S205) C 250d (Stage 1) 245 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class T-modell (S205) C 250d (Stage 2) 275 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class T-modell (S205) C 250d 204 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class T-modell (S205)C 250d (Stage 3)316 hp3,800 rpm1,600-1,800 rpm4,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class T-modell (S205)C 250d (Stage 1)245 hp3,800 rpm1,600-1,800 rpm4,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class T-modell (S205)C 250d (Stage 2)275 hp3,800 rpm1,600-1,800 rpm4,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class T-modell (S205)C 250d204 hp3,800 rpm1,600-1,800 rpm4,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class T-modell (S205)C 250d (Stage 3)316 hpMercedes-BenzC-class T-modell (S205)C 250d (Stage 1)245 hpMercedes-BenzC-class T-modell (S205)C 250d (Stage 2)275 hpMercedes-BenzC-class T-modell (S205)C 250d204 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
6.0 s
5.5 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
6.2 s
5.8 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.1 s
20.2 s
18.7 s
26.3 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
258 km/h
160 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.4 s
6.2 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.5 s
9.2 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
12.0 s
11.7 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
14.2 s
13.8 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
182 km/h
113 mph
169 km/h
105 mph
174 km/h
108 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class T-modell (S205) C 250d (Stage 3) 316 hp has 112 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class T-modell (S205) C 250d 204 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class T-modell (S205) C 250d 204 hp and Mercedes-Benz C-class T-modell (S205) C 250d (Stage 3) 316 hp: 112 hp (84 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class T-modell (S205) C 250d (Stage 3) 316 hp and Mercedes-Benz C-class T-modell (S205) C 250d 204 hp: 1.7 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz C-class T-modell (S205) C 250d (Stage 2) 275 hp and Mercedes-Benz C-class T-modell (S205) C 250d (Stage 1) 245 hp, separated by only 0.4 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 T-modell (S205)C 250d (Stage 3)316 hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class T-modell (S205)C 250d (Stage 1)245 hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class T-modell (S205)C 250d (Stage 2)275 hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class T-modell (S205)C 250d204 hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class T-modell (S205)C 250d (Stage 3)316 hp
316 hp
236 kW
5.3 s
269 km/h
167 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class T-modell (S205)C 250d (Stage 1)245 hp
245 hp
183 kW
6.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class T-modell (S205)C 250d (Stage 2)275 hp
275 hp
205 kW
5.8 s
258 km/h
160 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class T-modell (S205)C 250d204 hp
204 hp
152 kW
7.0 s
237 km/h
147 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 T-modell (S205)C 250d (Stage 3)316 hp
Power
316 hp
236 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,702 mm
185.1 in
Height
1,457 mm
57.4 in
Mercedes-BenzC-class T-modell (S205)C 250d (Stage 1)245 hp
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,702 mm
185.1 in
Height
1,457 mm
57.4 in
Mercedes-BenzC-class T-modell (S205)C 250d (Stage 2)275 hp
Power
275 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
258 km/h
160 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,702 mm
185.1 in
Height
1,457 mm
57.4 in
Mercedes-BenzC-class T-modell (S205)C 250d204 hp
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,702 mm
185.1 in
Height
1,457 mm
57.4 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 T-modell (S205)C 250d (Stage 3)316 hp
Power
316 hp
236 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class T-modell (S205)C 250d (Stage 1)245 hp
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class T-modell (S205)C 250d (Stage 2)275 hp
Power
275 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
258 km/h
160 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class T-modell (S205)C 250d204 hp
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class T-modell (S205) C 250d (Stage 3) 316 hp 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 T-modell (S205)C 250d (Stage 3)316 hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
5.3 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class T-modell (S205)C 250d (Stage 1)245 hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
6.2 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class T-modell (S205)C 250d (Stage 2)275 hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
5.8 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class T-modell (S205)C 250d204 hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
7.0 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 T-modell (S205)C 250d (Stage 3)316 hp
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class T-modell (S205)C 250d (Stage 1)245 hp
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class T-modell (S205)C 250d (Stage 2)275 hp
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class T-modell (S205)C 250d204 hp
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class T-modell (S205)C 250d (Stage 3)316 hpMercedes-BenzC-class T-modell (S205)C 250d (Stage 1)245 hpMercedes-BenzC-class T-modell (S205)C 250d (Stage 2)275 hpMercedes-BenzC-class T-modell (S205)C 250d204 hp
Power
316 hp
236 kW
245 hp
183 kW
275 hp
205 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
625 Nm
461 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 s
6.2 s
5.8 s
7.0 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
258 km/h
160 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,635 kg
3,605 lb
1,635 kg
3,605 lb
1,635 kg
3,605 lb
1,635 kg
3,605 lb
Fuel consumption
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,702 mm
185.1 in
Height
1,457 mm
57.4 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,702 mm
185.1 in
Height
1,457 mm
57.4 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,702 mm
185.1 in
Height
1,457 mm
57.4 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,702 mm
185.1 in
Height
1,457 mm
57.4 in
Range score
1,294 km
804 mi
1,294 km
804 mi
1,294 km
804 mi
1,294 km
804 mi
CO2 score
134 g/km
134 g/km
134 g/km
134 g/km
Trunk score
490 L
17.3 cu ft
490 L
17.3 cu ft
490 L
17.3 cu ft
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz C-class T-modell (S205) C 250d (Stage 3) 316 hpMercedes-Benz C-class T-modell (S205) C 250d (Stage 1) 245 hpMercedes-Benz C-class T-modell (S205) C 250d (Stage 2) 275 hpMercedes-Benz C-class T-modell (S205) C 250d 204 hp
Consumption5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.92 LC100 km8.92 LC100 km8.92 LC100 km8.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.36 LC100 mi14.36 LC100 mi14.36 LC100 mi14.36 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used765 L202 US gal168 UK gal765 L202 US gal168 UK gal765 L202 US gal168 UK gal765 L202 US gal168 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,339 LC/year1,339 LC/year1,339 LC/year1,339 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class T-modell (S205) C 250d (Stage 3) 316 hp

  • Has 71 hp more
  • Has 175 Nm more
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 44 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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