Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 220dvsMercedes-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)

C 220d

170 hp2143 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2016-2018
VS

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

C 180 1.6

156 hp1595 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2019

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 220d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Most powerful
    170 hp
    127 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    114 hp/t
    85 kW/t
    8.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    872 km
    542 mi
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 220dMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6
Power
170hp127kW
156hp116kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,495kg3,296lb
1,385kg3,053lb
Gross weight
2,115kg4,663lb
2,040kg4,497lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
70.2s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
71.3s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
27.6s
Calculated
32.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
114hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
113hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
268Nm/t179lb-ft/ton
Calculated
181Nm/t121lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
872km542mi
Calculated
631km392mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,143cc131cu 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
Trunk volume
480L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
41L
41L
CO2 emissions-
149g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 220dMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 220d: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 220d3,000-4,200 rpm1,400-2,800 rpm4,450 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6-1,200-4,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 220dMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.6 s
32.9 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 220d
170 hp
127 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6
156 hp
116 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 220d has 14 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 Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 220d: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 220d
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6
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)C 220d
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6
1,385 kg
3,053 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)C 220d
235 km/h
146 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6
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)C 220d7.5 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.68.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 220d and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.6: 0.8 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)C 220d
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 220d and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.6: 1.8 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)C 220d
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 220d
872 km
542 mi
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6
631 km
392 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 220d
170 hp
127 kW
7.5 s
235 km/h
146 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6
156 hp
116 kW
8.3 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)C 220d
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 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
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
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)C 220d
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 220d 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)C 220d
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
7.5 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
8.3 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)C 220d
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 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)C 220dMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6
Power
170 hp
127 kW
156 hp
116 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
8.3 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
1,385 kg
3,053 lb
Fuel consumption
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Range score
872 km
542 mi
631 km
392 mi
CO2 score
-
149 g/km
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 220dMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.6
Consumption4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.23 LC100 km11.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.24 LC100 mi18.31 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used705 L186 US gal155 UK gal975 L258 US gal214 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,234 LC/year1,706 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 220d

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 242 km (150 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 power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest

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