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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) · Facelift 2018 C 300dvsMercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36

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

C 300d

245 hp1950 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2021
VS

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202)

AMG C 36

280 hp3606 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1993-1996

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    65/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300dMercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36
Power
245hp183kW
280hp209kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
385Nm284lb-ft
Curb weight
1,630kg3,594lb
1,560kg3,439lb
Gross weight
2,285kg5,038lb
1,970kg4,343lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
57.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
66.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
17.7s
Calculated
20.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
179hp/t134kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
307Nm/t205lb-ft/ton
Calculated
247Nm/t165lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
719km447mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,950cc119cu in
3,606cc220cu in
Length
4,686mm184in
4,487mm177in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,720mm68in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,385mm55in
Wheelbase
2,840mm112in
2,690mm106in
Front track
1,588mm63in
1,497mm59in
Rear track-
1,478mm58in
Ground clearance
92mm4in
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Trunk volume-
430L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
41L
62L
CO2 emissions
151g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300dMercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300d: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d-1,600-2,400 rpm2,650 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 365,750 rpm4,000-4,750 rpm6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300dMercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.7 s
20.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
168 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d
245 hp
183 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36
280 hp
209 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36 has 35 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300d and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36: 35 hp (26 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36
385 Nm
284 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36
1,560 kg
3,439 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 (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d5.7 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 366.7 s

Although Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36 has more power, Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300d and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36: 1.0 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 (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36
179 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d
245 hp
183 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36
280 hp
209 kW
6.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300dMercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36
Power
245 hp
183 kW
280 hp
209 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
385 Nm
284 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
Fuel consumption
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
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
Range score
719 km
447 mi
-
CO2 score
151 g/km
-
Trunk score
-
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
179 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300d
Consumption5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.98 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.05 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used855 L226 US gal188 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,496 LC/year

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