Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 400evsMercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206)

C 400e

252 hp1999 ccHybridAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2022-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202)

AMG C 36

280 hp3606 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1993-1996

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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

  • 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
  • Largest trunk
    430 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 400e

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    100/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 400eMercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36
Power
252hp188kW
280hp209kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
385Nm284lb-ft
Curb weight
2,055kg4,530lb
1,560kg3,439lb
Gross weight
2,670kg5,886lb
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
56.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
66.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
17.2s
Calculated
20.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
0.9L/100 km261.3mpg US313.9mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city-
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
123hp/t91kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
179hp/t134kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
195Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
247Nm/t165lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
5,556km3,452mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,999cc122cu in
3,606cc220cu in
Length
4,751mm187in
4,487mm177in
Width
1,820mm72in
1,720mm68in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,385mm55in
Wheelbase
2,865mm113in
2,690mm106in
Front track
1,581mm62in
1,497mm59in
Rear track
1,583mm62in
1,478mm58in
Trunk volume
315L
430L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
62L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 400eMercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 400e: 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 (W206)C 400e6,100 rpm2,000 rpm6,350 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 (W206)C 400eMercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.2 s
20.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
178 km/h
111 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 (W206)C 400e
252 hp
188 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36
280 hp
209 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36 has 28 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 400e.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 400e and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36: 28 hp (21 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 400e
400 Nm
295 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 (W206)C 400e
2,055 kg
4,530 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 (W206)C 400e
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 (W206)C 400e5.4 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 (W206) C 400e is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 400e and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36: 1.3 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 (W206)C 400e
123 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 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 (W206)C 400e
252 hp
188 kW
5.4 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 (W206)C 400e
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
315 L
11.1 cu ft
Length
4,751 mm
187.0 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 (W206)C 400eMercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36
Power
252 hp
188 kW
280 hp
209 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
385 Nm
284 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 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
2,055 kg
4,530 lb
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
Fuel consumption
0.9 L/100 km
261.3 mpg US
313.9 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
315 L
11.1 cu ft
Length
4,751 mm
187.0 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
5,556 km
3,452 mi
-
Trunk score
315 L
11.1 cu ft
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
123 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
179 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 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 400e
Consumption0.9 L/100 km261.3 mpg US313.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km1.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi2.53 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used135 L36 US gal30 UK gal
Annual fuel cost236.25 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 400e

  • Has 15 Nm more
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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

  • Has 28 hp more
  • Is 495 kg lighter
  • Has 57 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 115 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h

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