Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) · Facelift 2018 C 200

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

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202)

AMG C 36

280 hp3606 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1993-1996
VS

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) · Facelift 2018

C 200

184 hp1497 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2021

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    280 hp
    209 kW
  • Highest torque
    385 Nm
    284 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    179 hp/t
    134 kW/t
    5.6 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 200

  • Lightest
    1,520 kg
    3,351 lb
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 200
Power
280hp209kW
184hp137kW
Torque
385Nm284lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,560kg3,439lb
1,520kg3,351lb
Gross weight
1,970kg4,343lb
2,175kg4,795lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
234 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
66.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
73.3s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
20.7s
Calculated
29.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
179hp/t134kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
121hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
247Nm/t165lb-ft/ton
Calculated
184Nm/t123lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
594km369mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,606cc220cu in
1,497cc91cu in
Length
4,487mm177in
4,686mm184in
Width
1,720mm68in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,385mm55in
1,442mm57in
Wheelbase
2,690mm106in
2,840mm112in
Front track
1,497mm59in
1,588mm63in
Rear track
1,478mm58in
-
Ground clearance-
92mm4in
Trunk volume
430L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
41L
CO2 emissions-
156g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 200PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 200: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 365,750 rpm4,000-4,750 rpm6,000 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 200-1,200-4,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 200
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.7 s
29.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
234 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
168 km/h
105 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36
280 hp
209 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 200
184 hp
137 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36 has 96 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 200.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 200 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36: 96 hp (72 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36
385 Nm
284 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 200
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 200
1,520 kg
3,351 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 (W202)AMG C 36
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 200
234 km/h
145 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 (W202)AMG C 366.7 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 2008.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 200: 1.4 s.

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 (W202)AMG C 36
179 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 200
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36
280 hp
209 kW
6.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 200
184 hp
137 kW
8.1 s
234 km/h
145 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 (W202)AMG C 36
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,487 mm
176.7 in
Height
1,385 mm
54.5 in
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 200
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 200
Power
280 hp
209 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
385 Nm
284 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
8.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
Fuel consumption
-
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,487 mm
176.7 in
Height
1,385 mm
54.5 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Range score
-
594 km
369 mi
CO2 score
-
156 g/km
Trunk score
430 L
15.2 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
179 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 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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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 200
Consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.43 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,811 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36

  • Has 96 hp more
  • Has 105 Nm more
  • Is 1.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 26 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 58 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Heaviest

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