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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200dvsMercedes-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 (W206)

C 200d

163 hp1993 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2021-present
VS

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 (W206) C 200d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Most powerful
    163 hp
    122 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.7 L/100 km
    63.6 mpg US
    76.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    889 km
    552 mi
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200dMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5
Power
163hp122kW
156hp116kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,650kg3,638lb
1,400kg3,086lb
Gross weight
2,350kg5,181lb
2,055kg4,530lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
68.8s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
73.1s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.7s
8.6s
0-200 km/h
29.2s
Calculated
34.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
8.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.7L/100 km63.6mpg US76.3mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
99hp/t74kW/t45hp/1000 lb
Calculated
111hp/t83kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
179Nm/t119lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
889km552mi
Calculated
631km392mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,993cc122cu in
1,497cc91cu in
Length
4,751mm187in
4,686mm184in
Width
1,820mm72in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,437mm57in
1,442mm57in
Wheelbase
2,865mm113in
2,840mm112in
Front track
1,601mm63in
1,588mm63in
Rear track
1,613mm64in
1,570mm62in
Trunk volume
455L
455L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
40L
41L

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200dMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
8.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.7 s
8.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.2 s
34.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200d
163 hp
122 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5
156 hp
116 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200d has 7 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.5.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.5 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200d: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200d
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5
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 (W206)C 200d
1,650 kg
3,638 lb
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5
1,400 kg
3,086 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 (W206)C 200d
230 km/h
143 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5
223 km/h
139 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 (W206)C 200d7.7 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.58.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200d and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.5: 0.9 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 (W206)C 200d
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200d and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.5: 2.0 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 (W206)C 200d
99 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.1 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200d
889 km
552 mi
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5
631 km
392 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200d
163 hp
122 kW
7.7 s
230 km/h
143 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5
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 (W206)C 200d
Power
163 hp
122 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,751 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,437 mm
56.6 in
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5
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 (W206)C 200d
Power
163 hp
122 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5
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 (W206) 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.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200d
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
7.7 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5
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 (W206)C 200d
99 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.1 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5
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 (W206)C 200dMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5
Power
163 hp
122 kW
156 hp
116 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.7 s
8.6 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,650 kg
3,638 lb
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
Fuel consumption
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 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
4,751 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,437 mm
56.6 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
889 km
552 mi
631 km
392 mi
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
99 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.1 kg/hp
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 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 (W206) C 200dMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.5
Consumption4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.88 LC100 km11.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.67 LC100 mi18.31 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used675 L178 US gal148 UK gal975 L258 US gal214 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,181 LC/year1,706 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200d

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 258 km (160 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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