Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 200vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180

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

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213)

E 200

184 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedSedan2016-2018
VS

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205)

C 180

156 hp1595 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 200

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph Unrestricted
    240 km/h
    149 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    123 hp/t
    91 kW/t
    8.2 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    735 km
    457 mi
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180

  • Lightest
    1,350 kg
    2,976 lb
  • 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 economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 200Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
Power
184hp137kW
156hp116kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,500kg3,307lb
1,350kg2,976lb
Gross weight
2,215kg4,883lb
1,990kg4,387lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
225 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
77.5s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
72.2s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.1s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
26.3s
Calculated
33.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.7s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
123hp/t91kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
116hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
200Nm/t134lb-ft/ton
Calculated
185Nm/t124lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
735km457mi
Calculated
651km404mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,595cc97cu in
Length
4,923mm194in
4,686mm184in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,468mm58in
1,442mm57in
Wheelbase
2,939mm116in
2,840mm112in
Front track-
1,588mm63in
Rear track
1,619mm64in
1,570mm62in
Ground clearance-
92mm4in
Trunk volume
540L
480L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
41L
CO2 emissions
153g/km
142g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 200Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 200: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 2005,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 1805,300 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 200Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.7 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.1 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.3 s
33.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
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
10.6 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 200
184 hp
137 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
156 hp
116 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 200 has 28 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 200: 28 hp (21 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 200
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)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-BenzE-class (W213)E 200
1,500 kg
3,307 lb
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
1,350 kg
2,976 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-BenzE-class (W213)E 200
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
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-BenzE-class (W213)E 2008.1 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 1808.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 200 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 200
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 200: 0.5 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 200
123 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 200
735 km
457 mi
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
651 km
404 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 200
184 hp
137 kW
8.1 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
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-BenzE-class (W213)E 200
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,923 mm
193.8 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
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

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-BenzE-class (W213)E 200
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
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-Benz E-class (W213) E 200 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-BenzE-class (W213)E 200
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
8.1 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 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-BenzE-class (W213)E 200
123 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 200Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
Power
184 hp
137 kW
156 hp
116 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.1 s
8.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,500 kg
3,307 lb
1,350 kg
2,976 lb
Fuel consumption
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,923 mm
193.8 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
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
Range score
735 km
457 mi
651 km
404 mi
CO2 score
153 g/km
142 g/km
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
123 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 200Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180
Consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.90 LC100 km11.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.15 LC100 mi17.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal945 L250 US gal208 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,785 LC/year1,654 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 200

  • Has 28 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 85 km (53 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 60 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180

  • Is 150 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Emits 11 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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