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Mercedes-Benz C-class T-modell (S206) C 180 · Stage 3vsMercedes-Benz C-class T-modell (S206) C 180 · Stage 2vsMercedes-Benz C-class T-modell (S206) C 180 · Stage 1vsMercedes-Benz C-class T-modell (S206) C 180

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Mercedes-Benz C-class T-modell (S206)

C 180 (Stage 3)

255 hp1496 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2021-present
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Mercedes-Benz C-class T-modell (S206)

C 180 (Stage 2)

221 hp1496 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2021-present
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Mercedes-Benz C-class T-modell (S206)

C 180 (Stage 1)

201 hp1496 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2021-present
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Mercedes-Benz C-class T-modell (S206)

C 180

170 hp1496 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2021-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class T-modell (S206) C 180 (Stage 3) 255 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    255 km/h
    158 mph
  • Most powerful
    255 hp
    190 kW
  • Highest torque
    388 Nm
    286 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,680 kg
    3,704 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    152 hp/t
    113 kW/t
    6.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    597 km
    371 mi
  • Largest trunk
    490 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class T-modell (S206)C 180 (Stage 3)255 hpMercedes-BenzC-class T-modell (S206)C 180 (Stage 2)221 hpMercedes-BenzC-class T-modell (S206)C 180 (Stage 1)201 hpMercedes-BenzC-class T-modell (S206)C 180170 hp
Power
255hp190kW+85 hp
221hp165kW+51 hp
201hp150kW+31 hp
170hp127kW
Torque
388Nm286lb-ft+138 Nm
338Nm249lb-ft+88 Nm
305Nm225lb-ft+55 Nm
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,680kg3,704lb
1,680kg3,704lb
1,680kg3,704lb
1,680kg3,704lb
Gross weight
2,315kg5,104lb
2,315kg5,104lb
2,315kg5,104lb
2,315kg5,104lb
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
+28 km/h
245 km/h
152 mph
+18 km/h
238 km/h
148 mph
+11 km/h
227 km/h
141 mph
To 99% top speed
70.4s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph-13.6 s
Calculated
75.4s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph-8.5 s
Calculated
78.6s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph-5.4 s
Calculated
84.0s99% target: 225 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s-2.0 s
7.5s-1.3 s
7.9s-0.9 s
8.8s
0-200 km/h
22.2s-14.0 s
Calculated
26.0s-10.2 s
Calculated
29.3s-7.0 s
Calculated
36.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s-1.8 s
Calculated
7.1s-1.2 s
Calculated
7.6s-0.8 s
Calculated
8.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s-1.6 s
Calculated
15.3s-1.1 s
Calculated
15.7s-0.7 s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
152hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
132hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
119hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
101hp/t75kW/t46hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
231Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
201Nm/t134lb-ft/ton
Calculated
182Nm/t121lb-ft/ton
Calculated
149Nm/t100lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
597km371mi
Calculated
597km371mi
Calculated
597km371mi
Calculated
597km371mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,496cc91cu in
1,496cc91cu in
1,496cc91cu in
1,496cc91cu in
Length
4,751mm187in
4,751mm187in
4,751mm187in
4,751mm187in
Width
1,820mm72in
1,820mm72in
1,820mm72in
1,820mm72in
Height
1,455mm57in
1,455mm57in
1,455mm57in
1,455mm57in
Wheelbase
2,865mm113in
2,865mm113in
2,865mm113in
2,865mm113in
Front track
1,582mm62in
1,582mm62in
1,582mm62in
1,582mm62in
Rear track
1,594mm63in
1,594mm63in
1,594mm63in
1,594mm63in
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
40L
40L
40L
40L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class T-modell (S206) C 180 (Stage 3) 255 hpMercedes-Benz C-class T-modell (S206) C 180 (Stage 2) 221 hpMercedes-Benz C-class T-modell (S206) C 180 (Stage 1) 201 hpMercedes-Benz C-class T-modell (S206) C 180 170 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class T-modell (S206) C 180 (Stage 3) 255 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class T-modell (S206) C 180 (Stage 2) 221 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class T-modell (S206) C 180 (Stage 1) 201 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class T-modell (S206) C 180 170 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class T-modell (S206)C 180 (Stage 3)255 hp5,500-6,100 rpm1,800-4,000 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class T-modell (S206)C 180 (Stage 2)221 hp5,500-6,100 rpm1,800-4,000 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class T-modell (S206)C 180 (Stage 1)201 hp5,500-6,100 rpm1,800-4,000 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class T-modell (S206)C 180170 hp5,500-6,100 rpm1,800-4,000 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class T-modell (S206)C 180 (Stage 3)255 hpMercedes-BenzC-class T-modell (S206)C 180 (Stage 2)221 hpMercedes-BenzC-class T-modell (S206)C 180 (Stage 1)201 hpMercedes-BenzC-class T-modell (S206)C 180170 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
7.1 s
7.6 s
8.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
7.5 s
7.9 s
8.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.2 s
26.0 s
29.3 s
36.3 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
2.8 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.9 s
7.1 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.2 s
10.4 s
10.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
13.0 s
13.3 s
13.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
15.3 s
15.7 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
102 mph
157 km/h
98 mph
153 km/h
95 mph
146 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class T-modell (S206) C 180 (Stage 3) 255 hp has 85 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class T-modell (S206) C 180 170 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class T-modell (S206) C 180 170 hp and Mercedes-Benz C-class T-modell (S206) C 180 (Stage 3) 255 hp: 85 hp (63 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 (S206) C 180 (Stage 3) 255 hp and Mercedes-Benz C-class T-modell (S206) C 180 170 hp: 2.0 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz C-class T-modell (S206) C 180 (Stage 2) 221 hp and Mercedes-Benz C-class T-modell (S206) C 180 (Stage 1) 201 hp, separated by only 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 T-modell (S206)C 180 (Stage 3)255 hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class T-modell (S206)C 180 (Stage 2)221 hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class T-modell (S206)C 180 (Stage 1)201 hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class T-modell (S206)C 180170 hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 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 (S206)C 180 (Stage 3)255 hp
255 hp
190 kW
6.8 s
255 km/h
158 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class T-modell (S206)C 180 (Stage 2)221 hp
221 hp
165 kW
7.5 s
245 km/h
152 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class T-modell (S206)C 180 (Stage 1)201 hp
201 hp
150 kW
7.9 s
238 km/h
148 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class T-modell (S206)C 180170 hp
170 hp
127 kW
8.8 s
227 km/h
141 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 (S206)C 180 (Stage 3)255 hp
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,751 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 in
Mercedes-BenzC-class T-modell (S206)C 180 (Stage 2)221 hp
Power
221 hp
165 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,751 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 in
Mercedes-BenzC-class T-modell (S206)C 180 (Stage 1)201 hp
Power
201 hp
150 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,751 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 in
Mercedes-BenzC-class T-modell (S206)C 180170 hp
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,751 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 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 (S206)C 180 (Stage 3)255 hp
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class T-modell (S206)C 180 (Stage 2)221 hp
Power
221 hp
165 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class T-modell (S206)C 180 (Stage 1)201 hp
Power
201 hp
150 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class T-modell (S206)C 180170 hp
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class T-modell (S206) C 180 (Stage 3) 255 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 (S206)C 180 (Stage 3)255 hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
6.8 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class T-modell (S206)C 180 (Stage 2)221 hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
7.5 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class T-modell (S206)C 180 (Stage 1)201 hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
7.9 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class T-modell (S206)C 180170 hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
8.8 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 (S206)C 180 (Stage 3)255 hp
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class T-modell (S206)C 180 (Stage 2)221 hp
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class T-modell (S206)C 180 (Stage 1)201 hp
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class T-modell (S206)C 180170 hp
101 hp/t
75 kW/t
9.9 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class T-modell (S206)C 180 (Stage 3)255 hpMercedes-BenzC-class T-modell (S206)C 180 (Stage 2)221 hpMercedes-BenzC-class T-modell (S206)C 180 (Stage 1)201 hpMercedes-BenzC-class T-modell (S206)C 180170 hp
Power
255 hp
190 kW
221 hp
165 kW
201 hp
150 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
388 Nm
286 lb-ft
338 Nm
249 lb-ft
305 Nm
225 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
7.5 s
7.9 s
8.8 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
Lightness
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
Fuel consumption
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,751 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,751 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,751 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,751 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 in
Range score
597 km
371 mi
597 km
371 mi
597 km
371 mi
597 km
371 mi
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
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
101 hp/t
75 kW/t
9.9 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 (S206) C 180 (Stage 3) 255 hpMercedes-Benz C-class T-modell (S206) C 180 (Stage 2) 221 hpMercedes-Benz C-class T-modell (S206) C 180 (Stage 1) 201 hpMercedes-Benz C-class T-modell (S206) C 180 170 hp
Consumption6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.73 LC100 km11.73 LC100 km11.73 LC100 km11.73 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.87 LC100 mi18.87 LC100 mi18.87 LC100 mi18.87 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,759 LC/year1,759 LC/year1,759 LC/year1,759 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class T-modell (S206) C 180 (Stage 3) 255 hp

  • Has 34 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 20 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

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