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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) · Facelift 2018 C 180 1.6 · Stage 3vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) · Facelift 2018 C 180 1.6 · Stage 2vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) · Facelift 2018 C 180 1.6 · Stage 1vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) · Facelift 2018 C 180 1.6

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 1.6 (Stage 3)

234 hp1595 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedSedan2019-2020
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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) · Facelift 2018

C 180 1.6 (Stage 2)

203 hp1595 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedSedan2019-2020
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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) · Facelift 2018

C 180 1.6 (Stage 1)

184 hp1595 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedSedan2019-2020
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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) · Facelift 2018

C 180 1.6

156 hp1595 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedSedan2019-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.6 (Stage 3) 234 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    257 km/h
    160 mph
  • Most powerful
    234 hp
    174 kW
  • Highest torque
    388 Nm
    286 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,365 kg
    3,009 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    171 hp/t
    128 kW/t
    5.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    142 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    661 km
    411 mi
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6 (Stage 3)234 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6 (Stage 2)203 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6 (Stage 1)184 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6156 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
1,365kg3,009lb
1,365kg3,009lb
1,365kg3,009lb
1,365kg3,009lb
Gross weight
2,020kg4,453lb
2,020kg4,453lb
2,020kg4,453lb
2,020kg4,453lb
Top speed
257 km/h
160 mph
+32 km/h
245 km/h
152 mph
+20 km/h
236 km/h
147 mph
+11 km/h
225 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
60.2s99% target: 254 km/h / 158 mph-10.0 s
Calculated
63.8s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph-6.3 s
Calculated
65.8s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph-4.4 s
Calculated
70.2s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s-1.8 s
7.0s-1.2 s
7.4s-0.8 s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
19.6s-12.9 s
Calculated
23.0s-9.4 s
Calculated
26.2s-6.3 s
Calculated
32.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s-1.7 s
Calculated
6.6s-1.2 s
Calculated
7.1s-0.8 s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s-1.7 s
Calculated
14.9s-1.1 s
Calculated
15.3s-0.7 s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
171hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
149hp/t111kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
135hp/t101kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
114hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
284Nm/t190lb-ft/ton
Calculated
247Nm/t165lb-ft/ton
Calculated
223Nm/t150lb-ft/ton
Calculated
183Nm/t123lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
661km411mi
Calculated
661km411mi
Calculated
661km411mi
Calculated
661km411mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,595cc97cu in
1,595cc97cu in
1,595cc97cu in
1,595cc97cu 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
Ground clearance
92mm4in
92mm4in
92mm4in
92mm4in
Trunk volume
455L
455L
455L
455L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
41L
41L
41L
41L
CO2 emissions
142g/km
142g/km
142g/km
142g/km

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 1.6 (Stage 3) 234 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.6 (Stage 2) 203 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.6 (Stage 1) 184 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.6 156 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.6 (Stage 3) 234 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.6 (Stage 2) 203 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.6 (Stage 1) 184 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.6 156 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6 (Stage 3)234 hp-1,200-4,000 rpm4,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6 (Stage 2)203 hp-1,200-4,000 rpm4,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6 (Stage 1)184 hp-1,200-4,000 rpm4,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6156 hp-1,200-4,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6 (Stage 3)234 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6 (Stage 2)203 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6 (Stage 1)184 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6156 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.6 s
7.1 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
7.0 s
7.4 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.6 s
23.0 s
26.2 s
32.4 s
Top speed
257 km/h
160 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
2.8 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.8 s
6.9 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.9 s
10.2 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.6 s
13.0 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
14.9 s
15.3 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 mph
164 km/h
102 mph
159 km/h
99 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.6 (Stage 3) 234 hp has 78 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.6 156 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.6 156 hp and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.6 (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 1.6 (Stage 3) 234 hp and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.6 156 hp: 1.8 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.6 (Stage 2) 203 hp and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.6 (Stage 1) 184 hp, separated by only 0.4 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 1.6 (Stage 3)234 hp
234 hp
174 kW
6.4 s
257 km/h
160 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6 (Stage 2)203 hp
203 hp
151 kW
7.0 s
245 km/h
152 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6 (Stage 1)184 hp
184 hp
137 kW
7.4 s
236 km/h
147 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6156 hp
156 hp
116 kW
8.2 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-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6 (Stage 3)234 hp
Power
234 hp
174 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
257 km/h
160 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 1.6 (Stage 2)203 hp
Power
203 hp
151 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 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 1.6 (Stage 1)184 hp
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 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 1.6156 hp
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 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 1.6 (Stage 3)234 hp
Power
234 hp
174 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
257 km/h
160 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6 (Stage 2)203 hp
Power
203 hp
151 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6 (Stage 1)184 hp
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6156 hp
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.6 (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 1.6 (Stage 3)234 hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.4 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6 (Stage 2)203 hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
7.0 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6 (Stage 1)184 hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
7.4 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6156 hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
8.2 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 1.6 (Stage 3)234 hp
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6 (Stage 2)203 hp
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6 (Stage 1)184 hp
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6156 hp
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6 (Stage 3)234 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6 (Stage 2)203 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6 (Stage 1)184 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6156 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
6.4 s
7.0 s
7.4 s
8.2 s
Top speed
257 km/h
160 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,365 kg
3,009 lb
1,365 kg
3,009 lb
1,365 kg
3,009 lb
1,365 kg
3,009 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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
661 km
411 mi
661 km
411 mi
661 km
411 mi
661 km
411 mi
CO2 score
142 g/km
142 g/km
142 g/km
142 g/km
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
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 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 1.6 (Stage 3) 234 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.6 (Stage 2) 203 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.6 (Stage 1) 184 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.6 156 hp
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year1,628 LC/year1,628 LC/year1,628 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.6 (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 23 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

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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