Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 220d

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)

C 220d

170 hp2143 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2014-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 220d

  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,505 kg
    3,318 lb
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.9 L/100 km
    60.3 mpg US
    72.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

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
  • Best power-to-weight
    179 hp/t
    134 kW/t
    5.6 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 220d
Power
280hp209kW
170hp127kW
Torque
385Nm284lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,560kg3,439lb
1,505kg3,318lb
Gross weight
1,970kg4,343lb
2,135kg4,707lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
233 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
66.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
72.3s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
20.7s
Calculated
29.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
179hp/t134kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
113hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
247Nm/t165lb-ft/ton
Calculated
266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
911km566mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,606cc220cu in
2,143cc131cu 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
1,570mm62in
Trunk volume
430L
480L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
41L
CO2 emissions-
117g/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) C 220dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 220d: 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)C 220d3,000-4,200 rpm1,400-2,800 rpm4,450 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)C 220d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.7 s
29.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
233 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
168 km/h
105 mph
154 km/h
96 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)C 220d
170 hp
127 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36 has 110 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 220d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 220d and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36: 110 hp (82 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)C 220d
400 Nm
295 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)C 220d
1,505 kg
3,318 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)C 220d
233 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)C 220d7.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 220d: 1.1 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)C 220d
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 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)C 220d
170 hp
127 kW
7.8 s
233 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)C 220d
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 220d
Power
280 hp
209 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
385 Nm
284 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
7.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
1,505 kg
3,318 lb
Fuel consumption
-
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 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
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Range score
-
911 km
566 mi
CO2 score
-
117 g/km
Trunk score
430 L
15.2 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
179 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 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 (W205) C 220d
Consumption4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used675 L178 US gal148 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,181 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 110 hp more
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 27 km/h (17 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 67 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 220d

  • Has 15 Nm more
  • Is 55 kg lighter
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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