Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180

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 (W206)

C 180

170 hp1496 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2021-present

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 (W206) C 180

  • Lightest
    1,550 kg
    3,417 lb
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.1 L/100 km
    25.8 mpg US
    31.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180
Power
280hp209kW
170hp127kW
Torque
385Nm284lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,560kg3,439lb
1,550kg3,417lb
Gross weight
1,970kg4,343lb
2,250kg4,960lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
231 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
66.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
75.6s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
8.6s
0-200 km/h
20.7s
Calculated
32.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
8.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
179hp/t134kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
110hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
247Nm/t165lb-ft/ton
Calculated
161Nm/t108lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
615km382mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,606cc220cu in
1,496cc91cu in
Length
4,487mm177in
4,751mm187in
Width
1,720mm68in
1,820mm72in
Height
1,385mm55in
1,437mm57in
Wheelbase
2,690mm106in
2,865mm113in
Front track
1,497mm59in
1,601mm63in
Rear track
1,478mm58in
1,613mm64in
Trunk volume
430L
455L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
40L

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 (W206) C 180PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180: 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 (W206)C 1805,500-6,100 rpm1,800-4,000 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
8.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
8.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.7 s
32.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
231 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
7.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
168 km/h
105 mph
150 km/h
93 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 (W206)C 180
170 hp
127 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36 has 110 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180 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 (W206)C 180
250 Nm
184 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 (W206)C 180
1,550 kg
3,417 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 (W206)C 180
231 km/h
144 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 (W206)C 1808.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180: 1.9 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 (W206)C 180
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 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 (W206)C 180
170 hp
127 kW
8.6 s
231 km/h
144 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 (W206)C 180
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,751 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,437 mm
56.6 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180
Power
280 hp
209 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
385 Nm
284 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
8.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
1,550 kg
3,417 lb
Fuel consumption
-
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,751 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,437 mm
56.6 in
Range score
-
615 km
382 mi
Trunk score
430 L
15.2 cu ft
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
179 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 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 (W206) C 180
Consumption6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.31 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used975 L258 US gal214 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,706 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 110 hp more
  • Has 135 Nm more
  • Is 1.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 29 km/h (18 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 70 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
  • Smallest trunk

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