Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) · Facelift 2018 C 180 1.6vsRenault Talisman 1.3 TCe

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

Renault Talisman

1.3 TCe

160 hp1332 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2019-2020

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Renault Talisman 1.3 TCe

  • Most powerful
    160 hp
    119 kW
  • Highest torque
    270 Nm
    199 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    911 km
    566 mi
  • Largest trunk
    608 L
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6RenaultTalisman1.3 TCe
Power
156hp116kW
160hp119kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
270Nm199lb-ft
Curb weight
1,365kg3,009lb
1,413kg3,115lb
Gross weight
2,020kg4,453lb
2,016kg4,445lb
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
70.2s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
75.3s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.2s
8.9s
0-200 km/h
32.4s
Calculated
37.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.8s
Calculated
8.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.9s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
114hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
113hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
183Nm/t123lb-ft/ton
Calculated
191Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
661km411mi
Calculated
911km566mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,595cc97cu in
1,332cc81cu in
Length
4,686mm184in
4,849mm191in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,868mm74in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,463mm58in
Wheelbase
2,840mm112in
2,809mm111in
Front track
1,588mm63in
1,614mm64in
Rear track-
1,609mm63in
Ground clearance
92mm4in
145mm6in
Trunk volume
455L
608L
Max trunk volume-
1,022L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
41L
51L
CO2 emissions
142g/km
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Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6RenaultTalisman1.3 TCe
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.8 s
8.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.2 s
8.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.4 s
37.9 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
7.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
11.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
14.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.9 s
16.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
146 km/h
91 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
RenaultTalisman1.3 TCe
160 hp
119 kW

Renault Talisman 1.3 TCe has 4 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.6.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.6 and Renault Talisman 1.3 TCe: 4 hp (3 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
RenaultTalisman1.3 TCe
270 Nm
199 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
RenaultTalisman1.3 TCe
1,413 kg
3,115 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
RenaultTalisman1.3 TCe
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)Facelift 2018C 180 1.68.2 s
RenaultTalisman1.3 TCe8.9 s

Although Renault Talisman 1.3 TCe has more power, Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.6 and Renault Talisman 1.3 TCe: 0.7 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
RenaultTalisman1.3 TCe
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Renault Talisman 1.3 TCe and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.6: 0.6 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
RenaultTalisman1.3 TCe
113 hp/t
84 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)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6
661 km
411 mi
RenaultTalisman1.3 TCe
911 km
566 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
RenaultTalisman1.3 TCe
160 hp
119 kW
8.9 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)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
RenaultTalisman1.3 TCe
Power
160 hp
119 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
608 L
21.5 cu ft
Length
4,849 mm
190.9 in
Height
1,463 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)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
RenaultTalisman1.3 TCe
Power
160 hp
119 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.6 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
RenaultTalisman1.3 TCe
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
8.9 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
RenaultTalisman1.3 TCe
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6RenaultTalisman1.3 TCe
Power
156 hp
116 kW
160 hp
119 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.2 s
8.9 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,365 kg
3,009 lb
1,413 kg
3,115 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 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
608 L
21.5 cu ft
Length
4,849 mm
190.9 in
Height
1,463 mm
57.6 in
Range score
661 km
411 mi
911 km
566 mi
CO2 score
142 g/km
-
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
608 L
21.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.6Renault Talisman 1.3 TCe
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km9.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi15.77 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal840 L222 US gal185 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year1,470 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Is 48 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • 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
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Renault Talisman 1.3 TCe

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 249 km (155 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 153 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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