Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205)
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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) · Facelift 2018 C 200d
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
New comparisonMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) · Facelift 2018
C 200d
Comparison overview
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Best choices
Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 200d
- Quickest 0-100 km/h8.1 s
- Highest torque360 Nm266 lb-ft
- Lowest combined fuel consumption4.8 L/100 km49.0 mpg US58.9 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption5.6 L/100 km42.0 mpg US50.4 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption4.3 L/100 km54.7 mpg US65.7 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions126 g/km
- Best estimated range854 km531 mi
- Best overall score57/100
- Best performance score48/100
- Best economy score94/100
- Best practicality score77/100
Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180
- Fastest top speed225 km/h140 mph
- Most powerful156 hp116 kW
- Lightest1,350 kg2,976 lb
- Best power-to-weight116 hp/t86 kW/t8.7 kg/hp
Specification comparison
| Model | Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180 | Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 200d |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 156hp116kW | 150hp112kW |
| Torque | 250Nm184lb-ft | 360Nm266lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,350kg2,976lb | 1,510kg3,329lb |
| Gross weight | 1,990kg4,387lb | 2,165kg4,773lb |
| Top speed | 225 km/h 140 mph | 222 km/h 138 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 72.1s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph Calculated | 70.1s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 8.3s | 8.1s |
| 0-200 km/h | 33.2s Calculated | 33.8s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 7.9s Calculated | 7.7s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK | 4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK | 5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK | 4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 16.0s Calculated | 15.9s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 116hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb Calculated | 99hp/t74kW/t45hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 185Nm/t124lb-ft/ton Calculated | 238Nm/t160lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 651km404mi Calculated | 854km531mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,595cc97cu in | 1,950cc119cu 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 | 126g/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 180: Power / Torque
- Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 200d: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180 | 5,300 rpm | 1,200-4,000 rpm | 5,550 rpm |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 200d | - | 1,400-2,800 rpm | 3,050 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180 | Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 200d |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 7.9 s | 7.7 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 8.3 s | 8.1 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 33.2 s | 33.8 s |
| Top speed | 225 km/h 140 mph | 222 km/h 138 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.9 s | 2.8 s |
330 ft 101 m | 7.2 s | 7.1 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 10.7 s | 10.5 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 13.6 s | 13.4 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 16.0 s | 15.9 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180 | 156 hp 116 kW |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 200d | 150 hp 112 kW |
Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180 has 6 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 200d.
The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 200d and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180: 6 hp (4 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180 | 250 Nm 184 lb-ft |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 200d | 360 Nm 266 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180 | 1,350 kg 2,976 lb |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 200d | 1,510 kg 3,329 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180 | 225 km/h 140 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 200d | 222 km/h 138 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180 | 8.3 s |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 200d | 8.1 s |
Although Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180 has more power, Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 200d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 200d and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180: 0.2 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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 200d | 4.8 L/100 km 49.0 mpg US 58.9 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 200d and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180: 1.5 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180 | 116 hp/t 86 kW/t 8.7 kg/hp |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 200d | 99 hp/t 74 kW/t 10.1 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180 | 651 km 404 mi |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 200d | 854 km 531 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top 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 200d | 150 hp 112 kW | 8.1 s | 222 km/h 138 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| 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 200d |
| 4.8 L/100 km 49.0 mpg US 58.9 mpg UK | ||||||
Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 200d 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 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 200d | 4.8 L/100 km 49.0 mpg US 58.9 mpg UK | 8.1 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel 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 200d | 99 hp/t 74 kW/t 10.1 kg/hp | 4.8 L/100 km 49.0 mpg US 58.9 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180 | Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 200d | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 156 hp 116 kW | 150 hp 112 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 250 Nm 184 lb-ft | 360 Nm 266 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 8.3 s | 8.1 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 225 km/h 140 mph | 222 km/h 138 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,350 kg 2,976 lb | 1,510 kg 3,329 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 6.3 L/100 km 37.3 mpg US 44.8 mpg UK | 4.8 L/100 km 49.0 mpg US 58.9 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 651 km 404 mi | 854 km 531 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 142 g/km | 126 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 480 L 17.0 cu ft | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 116 hp/t 86 kW/t 8.7 kg/hp | 99 hp/t 74 kW/t 10.1 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180 | Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 200d |
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| Consumption | 6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK | 4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 11.03 LC100 km | 8.40 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 17.74 LC100 mi | 13.52 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 945 L250 US gal208 UK gal | 720 L190 US gal158 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,654 LC/year | 1,260 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180
- Has 6 hp more
- Is 160 kg lighter
- Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
- Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Highest CO2 emissions
Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 200d
- Has 110 Nm more
- Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 203 km (126 mi) more estimated range
- Emits 16 g/km less CO2
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest torque
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best estimated range
Cons
- Lowest power
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
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