Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250d

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 250d

204 hp2143 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.6 s
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,520 kg
    3,351 lb
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

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

  • 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 250d
Power
280hp209kW
204hp152kW
Torque
385Nm284lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,560kg3,439lb
1,520kg3,351lb
Gross weight
1,970kg4,343lb
2,160kg4,762lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
247 km/h
153 mph
To 99% top speed
66.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
64.4s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
20.7s
Calculated
22.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
179hp/t134kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
134hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
247Nm/t165lb-ft/ton
Calculated
329Nm/t220lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
1,064km661mi
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
50L

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 250dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250d: 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 250d3,800 rpm1,600-1,800 rpm4,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.7 s
22.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
247 km/h
153 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
168 km/h
105 mph
165 km/h
103 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 250d
204 hp
152 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36 has 76 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250d and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36: 76 hp (57 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 250d
500 Nm
369 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 250d
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)C 250d
247 km/h
153 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 250d6.6 s

Although Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36 has more power, Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250d and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36: 0.1 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 250d
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.5 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 250d
204 hp
152 kW
6.6 s
247 km/h
153 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 250d
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 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 250d
Power
280 hp
209 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
385 Nm
284 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
247 km/h
153 mph
Lightness
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
Fuel consumption
-
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 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
-
1,064 km
661 mi
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
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.5 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250d
Consumption4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.23 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.24 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used705 L186 US gal155 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,234 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 76 hp more
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 45 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250d

  • Has 115 Nm more
  • Is 40 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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