Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) · Facelift 2018 C 180 1.6

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

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205)

C 180

156 hp1595 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2016-2018
VS

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

C 180 1.6

156 hp1595 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2019

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    225 km/h
    140 mph
  • Most powerful
    156 hp
    116 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,350 kg
    2,976 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    116 hp/t
    86 kW/t
    8.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    142 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    651 km
    404 mi
  • Best performance score
    46/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6
Power
156hp116kW
156hp116kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,350kg2,976lb
1,385kg3,053lb
Gross weight
1,990kg4,387lb
2,040kg4,497lb
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
72.2s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
71.3s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.3s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
33.2s
Calculated
32.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.9s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
116hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
113hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
185Nm/t124lb-ft/ton
Calculated
181Nm/t121lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
651km404mi
Calculated
631km392mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,595cc97cu in
1,595cc97cu in
Length
4,686mm184in
4,686mm184in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,442mm57in
Wheelbase
2,840mm112in
2,840mm112in
Front track
1,588mm63in
1,588mm63in
Rear track
1,570mm62in
-
Ground clearance
92mm4in
92mm4in
Trunk volume
480L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
41L
41L
CO2 emissions
142g/km
149g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 1805,300 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,550 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6-1,200-4,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.9 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.3 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
33.2 s
32.9 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.7 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.6 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 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 (W205)C 180
156 hp
116 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6
156 hp
116 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6
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 (W205)C 180
1,350 kg
2,976 lb
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6
1,385 kg
3,053 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)C 180
225 km/h
140 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6
225 km/h
140 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)C 1808.3 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.68.3 s

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

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)C 180
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
651 km
404 mi
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6
631 km
392 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
156 hp
116 kW
8.3 s
225 km/h
140 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6
156 hp
116 kW
8.3 s
225 km/h
140 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)C 180
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 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
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
8.3 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
8.3 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6
Power
156 hp
116 kW
156 hp
116 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.3 s
8.3 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,350 kg
2,976 lb
1,385 kg
3,053 lb
Fuel consumption
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Range score
651 km
404 mi
631 km
392 mi
CO2 score
142 g/km
149 g/km
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
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Power-to-weight score
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 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) C 180Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.6
Consumption6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.03 LC100 km11.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.74 LC100 mi18.31 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used945 L250 US gal208 UK gal975 L258 US gal214 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,654 LC/year1,706 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180

  • Is 35 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 20 km (12 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 7 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

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