Car comparison

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

C 220d

200 hp1993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2021-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
  • Lightest
    1,560 kg
    3,439 lb
  • 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 220d

  • Highest torque
    440 Nm
    325 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.0 L/100 km
    58.8 mpg US
    70.6 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 220d
Power
280hp209kW
200hp149kW
Torque
385Nm284lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,560kg3,439lb
1,705kg3,759lb
Gross weight
1,970kg4,343lb
2,400kg5,291lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
239 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
66.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
68.2s99% target: 237 km/h / 147 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
20.7s
Calculated
25.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
179hp/t134kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
117hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
247Nm/t165lb-ft/ton
Calculated
258Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
833km518mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,606cc220cu in
1,993cc122cu 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
1,582mm62in
Rear track
1,478mm58in
1,594mm63in
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 220dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) 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 (W206)C 220d4,200 rpm1,800-2,800 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 (W206)C 220d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.7 s
25.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
239 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
168 km/h
105 mph
159 km/h
99 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 220d
200 hp
149 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36 has 80 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 220d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 220d and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36: 80 hp (60 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 220d
440 Nm
325 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 220d
1,705 kg
3,759 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 220d
239 km/h
149 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 220d7.4 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 220d: 0.7 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 220d
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.5 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 (W206)C 220d
200 hp
149 kW
7.4 s
239 km/h
149 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 220d
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
239 km/h
149 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 220d
Power
280 hp
209 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
385 Nm
284 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
239 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
1,705 kg
3,759 lb
Fuel consumption
-
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 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
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,751 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,437 mm
56.6 in
Range score
-
833 km
518 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
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.5 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 (W206) C 220d
Consumption4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.52 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used720 L190 US gal158 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,260 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 80 hp more
  • Is 145 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 21 km/h (13 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 62 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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