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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) · Facelift 2018 C 180 1.5 · Stage 3vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) · Facelift 2018 C 180 1.5 · Stage 2vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) · Facelift 2018 C 180 1.5 · Stage 1vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) · Facelift 2018 C 180 1.5

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

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

C 180 1.5 (Stage 3)

234 hp1497 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2019-2021
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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) · Facelift 2018

C 180 1.5 (Stage 2)

203 hp1497 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2019-2021
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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) · Facelift 2018

C 180 1.5 (Stage 1)

184 hp1497 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2019-2021
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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) · Facelift 2018

C 180 1.5

156 hp1497 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2019-2021

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.5 (Stage 3) 234 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    254 km/h
    158 mph
  • Most powerful
    234 hp
    174 kW
  • Highest torque
    388 Nm
    286 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,400 kg
    3,086 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    167 hp/t
    125 kW/t
    6.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    631 km
    392 mi
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5 (Stage 3)234 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5 (Stage 2)203 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5 (Stage 1)184 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5156 hp
Power
234hp174kW+78 hp
203hp151kW+47 hp
184hp137kW+28 hp
156hp116kW
Torque
388Nm286lb-ft+138 Nm
338Nm249lb-ft+88 Nm
305Nm225lb-ft+55 Nm
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,400kg3,086lb
1,400kg3,086lb
1,400kg3,086lb
1,400kg3,086lb
Gross weight
2,055kg4,530lb
2,055kg4,530lb
2,055kg4,530lb
2,055kg4,530lb
Top speed
254 km/h
158 mph
+31 km/h
242 km/h
150 mph
+19 km/h
234 km/h
145 mph
+11 km/h
223 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
62.7s99% target: 251 km/h / 156 mph-10.5 s
Calculated
66.4s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph-6.8 s
Calculated
68.6s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph-4.5 s
Calculated
73.1s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s-1.9 s
7.3s-1.3 s
7.8s-0.8 s
8.6s
0-200 km/h
20.9s-14.1 s
Calculated
24.7s-10.3 s
Calculated
28.0s-7.0 s
Calculated
34.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s-1.8 s
Calculated
7.0s-1.2 s
Calculated
7.4s-0.8 s
Calculated
8.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s-1.7 s
Calculated
15.2s-1.1 s
Calculated
15.6s-0.7 s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
167hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
131hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
111hp/t83kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
277Nm/t185lb-ft/ton
Calculated
241Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
179Nm/t119lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
631km392mi
Calculated
631km392mi
Calculated
631km392mi
Calculated
631km392mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,497cc91cu in
1,497cc91cu in
1,497cc91cu in
1,497cc91cu in
Length
4,686mm184in
4,686mm184in
4,686mm184in
4,686mm184in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,810mm71in
1,810mm71in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,442mm57in
1,442mm57in
1,442mm57in
Wheelbase
2,840mm112in
2,840mm112in
2,840mm112in
2,840mm112in
Front track
1,588mm63in
1,588mm63in
1,588mm63in
1,588mm63in
Rear track
1,570mm62in
1,570mm62in
1,570mm62in
1,570mm62in
Trunk volume
455L
455L
455L
455L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
41L
41L
41L
41L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.5 (Stage 3) 234 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.5 (Stage 2) 203 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.5 (Stage 1) 184 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.5 156 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.5 (Stage 3) 234 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.5 (Stage 2) 203 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.5 (Stage 1) 184 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.5 156 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5 (Stage 3)234 hp5,300 rpm1,500-4,000 rpm5,550 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5 (Stage 2)203 hp5,300 rpm1,500-4,000 rpm5,550 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5 (Stage 1)184 hp5,300 rpm1,500-4,000 rpm5,550 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5156 hp5,300 rpm1,500-4,000 rpm5,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5 (Stage 3)234 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5 (Stage 2)203 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5 (Stage 1)184 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5156 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
7.0 s
7.4 s
8.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
7.3 s
7.8 s
8.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.9 s
24.7 s
28.0 s
34.9 s
Top speed
254 km/h
158 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
2.8 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.9 s
7.1 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.1 s
10.4 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.9 s
13.2 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
15.2 s
15.6 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
168 km/h
105 mph
161 km/h
100 mph
156 km/h
97 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.5 (Stage 3) 234 hp has 78 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.5 156 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.5 156 hp and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.5 (Stage 3) 234 hp: 78 hp (58 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.5 (Stage 3) 234 hp and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.5 156 hp: 1.9 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.5 (Stage 2) 203 hp and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.5 (Stage 1) 184 hp, separated by only 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5 (Stage 3)234 hp
234 hp
174 kW
6.7 s
254 km/h
158 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5 (Stage 2)203 hp
203 hp
151 kW
7.3 s
242 km/h
150 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5 (Stage 1)184 hp
184 hp
137 kW
7.8 s
234 km/h
145 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5156 hp
156 hp
116 kW
8.6 s
223 km/h
139 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)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5 (Stage 3)234 hp
Power
234 hp
174 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
254 km/h
158 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5 (Stage 2)203 hp
Power
203 hp
151 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5 (Stage 1)184 hp
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5156 hp
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 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-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5 (Stage 3)234 hp
Power
234 hp
174 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
254 km/h
158 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5 (Stage 2)203 hp
Power
203 hp
151 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5 (Stage 1)184 hp
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5156 hp
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.5 (Stage 3) 234 hp 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)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5 (Stage 3)234 hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
6.7 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5 (Stage 2)203 hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
7.3 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5 (Stage 1)184 hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
7.8 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5156 hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
8.6 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)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5 (Stage 3)234 hp
167 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5 (Stage 2)203 hp
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5 (Stage 1)184 hp
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5156 hp
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 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)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5 (Stage 3)234 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5 (Stage 2)203 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5 (Stage 1)184 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5156 hp
Power
234 hp
174 kW
203 hp
151 kW
184 hp
137 kW
156 hp
116 kW
Torque
388 Nm
286 lb-ft
338 Nm
249 lb-ft
305 Nm
225 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
7.3 s
7.8 s
8.6 s
Top speed
254 km/h
158 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
Fuel consumption
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Range score
631 km
392 mi
631 km
392 mi
631 km
392 mi
631 km
392 mi
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
455 L
16.1 cu ft
455 L
16.1 cu ft
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
167 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.5 (Stage 3) 234 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.5 (Stage 2) 203 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.5 (Stage 1) 184 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.5 156 hp
Consumption6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.38 LC100 km11.38 LC100 km11.38 LC100 km11.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.31 LC100 mi18.31 LC100 mi18.31 LC100 mi18.31 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used975 L258 US gal214 UK gal975 L258 US gal214 UK gal975 L258 US gal214 UK gal975 L258 US gal214 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,706 LC/year1,706 LC/year1,706 LC/year1,706 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.5 (Stage 3) 234 hp

  • Has 31 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 22 hp/t better power-to-weight

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
  • Largest trunk

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