Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180vsVolkswagen Bora IV 1.4 280TSI

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

Volkswagen Bora IV

1.4 280TSI

150 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2018-present

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

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
  • Best power-to-weight
    116 hp/t
    86 kW/t
    8.7 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    46/100

Volkswagen Bora IV 1.4 280TSI

  • Lightest
    1,315 kg
    2,899 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    926 km
    575 mi
  • Largest trunk
    506 L
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180VolkswagenBora IV1.4 280TSI
Power
156hp116kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,350kg2,976lb
1,315kg2,899lb
Gross weight
1,990kg4,387lb
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Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
72.2s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
69.0s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.3s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
33.2s
Calculated
34.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.9s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
116hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
114hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
185Nm/t124lb-ft/ton
Calculated
190Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
651km404mi
Calculated
926km575mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,595cc97cu in
1,395cc85cu in
Length
4,686mm184in
4,663mm184in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,815mm71in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,462mm58in
Wheelbase
2,840mm112in
2,688mm106in
Front track
1,588mm63in
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Rear track
1,570mm62in
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Ground clearance
92mm4in
126mm5in
Trunk volume
480L
506L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
41L
50L
CO2 emissions
142g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180Volkswagen Bora IV 1.4 280TSIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Bora IV 1.4 280TSI: 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
VolkswagenBora IV1.4 280TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180VolkswagenBora IV1.4 280TSI
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
34.9 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
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
VolkswagenBora IV1.4 280TSI
150 hp
112 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180 has 6 hp more than Volkswagen Bora IV 1.4 280TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Bora IV 1.4 280TSI 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
VolkswagenBora IV1.4 280TSI
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
VolkswagenBora IV1.4 280TSI
1,315 kg
2,899 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
VolkswagenBora IV1.4 280TSI
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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
VolkswagenBora IV1.4 280TSI8.3 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
VolkswagenBora IV1.4 280TSI
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Bora IV 1.4 280TSI and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180: 0.9 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-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
VolkswagenBora IV1.4 280TSI
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 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
VolkswagenBora IV1.4 280TSI
926 km
575 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
VolkswagenBora IV1.4 280TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.3 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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
VolkswagenBora IV1.4 280TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
506 L
17.9 cu ft
Length
4,663 mm
183.6 in
Height
1,462 mm
57.6 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
VolkswagenBora IV1.4 280TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 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
VolkswagenBora IV1.4 280TSI
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 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
VolkswagenBora IV1.4 280TSI
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180VolkswagenBora IV1.4 280TSI
Power
156 hp
116 kW
150 hp
112 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
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,350 kg
2,976 lb
1,315 kg
2,899 lb
Fuel consumption
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 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
506 L
17.9 cu ft
Length
4,663 mm
183.6 in
Height
1,462 mm
57.6 in
Range score
651 km
404 mi
926 km
575 mi
CO2 score
142 g/km
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Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
506 L
17.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 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 180Volkswagen Bora IV 1.4 280TSI
Consumption6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.03 LC100 km9.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.74 LC100 mi15.21 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used945 L250 US gal208 UK gal810 L214 US gal178 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,654 LC/year1,418 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Bora IV 1.4 280TSI

  • Is 35 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 275 km (171 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 26 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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