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

C 180 1.6

156 hp1595 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedSedan2019-2020
VS

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205)

C 180

156 hp1595 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedSedan2014-2018

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180

  • Lightest
    1,320 kg
    2,910 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    118 hp/t
    88 kW/t
    8.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    127 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    745 km
    463 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
Power
156hp116kW
156hp116kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,365kg3,009lb
1,320kg2,910lb
Gross weight
2,020kg4,453lb
1,960kg4,321lb
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
70.2s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
70.9s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.2s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
32.4s
Calculated
32.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.8s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.9s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
114hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
118hp/t88kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
183Nm/t123lb-ft/ton
Calculated
189Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
661km411mi
Calculated
745km463mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,595cc97cu in
1,595cc97cu in
Length
4,686mm184in
4,686mm184in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,442mm57in
Wheelbase
2,840mm112in
2,840mm112in
Front track
1,588mm63in
1,588mm63in
Rear track-
1,570mm62in
Ground clearance
92mm4in
92mm4in
Trunk volume
455L
480L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
41L
41L
CO2 emissions
142g/km
127g/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 1.6Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.6: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6-1,200-4,000 rpm4,250 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-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.8 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.2 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.4 s
32.7 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
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
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.9 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6
156 hp
116 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
156 hp
116 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6
250 Nm
184 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-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6
1,365 kg
3,009 lb
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
1,320 kg
2,910 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)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6
225 km/h
140 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-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.68.2 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 1808.2 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-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.6: 0.7 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)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6
661 km
411 mi
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
745 km
463 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
156 hp
116 kW
8.2 s
225 km/h
140 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
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
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
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
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
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-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6
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-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 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)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
8.2 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 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
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
Power
156 hp
116 kW
156 hp
116 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.2 s
8.2 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,365 kg
3,009 lb
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 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
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Range score
661 km
411 mi
745 km
463 mi
CO2 score
142 g/km
127 g/km
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 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) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.6Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km9.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi15.49 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal825 L218 US gal181 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year1,444 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180

  • Is 45 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 84 km (52 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 25 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 15 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

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