Car comparison

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

C 180 (Stage 3)

234 hp1595 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2014-2016
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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205)

C 180 (Stage 2)

203 hp1595 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2014-2016
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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205)

C 180 (Stage 1)

184 hp1595 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2014-2016
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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205)

C 180

156 hp1595 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2014-2016

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    255 km/h
    158 mph
  • Most powerful
    234 hp
    174 kW
  • Highest torque
    388 Nm
    286 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,350 kg
    2,976 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    173 hp/t
    129 kW/t
    5.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    135 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    707 km
    439 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180 (Stage 3)234 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180 (Stage 2)203 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180 (Stage 1)184 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180156 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
1,350kg2,976lb
1,350kg2,976lb
1,350kg2,976lb
1,350kg2,976lb
Gross weight
1,990kg4,387lb
1,990kg4,387lb
1,990kg4,387lb
1,990kg4,387lb
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
+32 km/h
242 km/h
150 mph
+19 km/h
234 km/h
145 mph
+11 km/h
223 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
62.7s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph-10.2 s
Calculated
66.1s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph-6.8 s
Calculated
68.4s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph-4.5 s
Calculated
72.9s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s-1.9 s
7.2s-1.3 s
7.7s-0.8 s
8.5s
0-200 km/h
20.6s-14.1 s
Calculated
24.5s-10.2 s
Calculated
27.8s-7.0 s
Calculated
34.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s-1.8 s
Calculated
6.9s-1.2 s
Calculated
7.3s-0.8 s
Calculated
8.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s-1.7 s
Calculated
15.1s-1.1 s
Calculated
15.5s-0.7 s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
173hp/t129kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
136hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
116hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
287Nm/t192lb-ft/ton
Calculated
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
185Nm/t124lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
707km439mi
Calculated
707km439mi
Calculated
707km439mi
Calculated
707km439mi
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
Rear track
1,570mm62in
1,570mm62in
1,570mm62in
1,570mm62in
Ground clearance
92mm4in
92mm4in
92mm4in
92mm4in
Trunk volume
480L
480L
480L
480L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
41L
41L
41L
41L
CO2 emissions
135g/km
135g/km
135g/km
135g/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 180 (Stage 3) 234 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180 (Stage 2) 203 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180 (Stage 1) 184 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180 156 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180 (Stage 3) 234 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180 (Stage 2) 203 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180 (Stage 1) 184 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180 156 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180 (Stage 3)234 hp5,300 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,550 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180 (Stage 2)203 hp5,300 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,550 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180 (Stage 1)184 hp5,300 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,550 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180156 hp5,300 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)C 180 (Stage 3)234 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180 (Stage 2)203 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180 (Stage 1)184 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180156 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
6.9 s
7.3 s
8.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
7.2 s
7.7 s
8.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.6 s
24.5 s
27.8 s
34.7 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
2.8 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.9 s
7.0 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.1 s
10.3 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.8 s
13.2 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
15.1 s
15.5 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
161 km/h
100 mph
156 km/h
97 mph
149 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

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

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180 156 hp and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180 (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) C 180 (Stage 3) 234 hp and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180 156 hp: 1.9 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180 (Stage 2) 203 hp and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180 (Stage 1) 184 hp, separated by only 0.5 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 180 (Stage 3)234 hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180 (Stage 2)203 hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180 (Stage 1)184 hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180156 hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

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 180 (Stage 3)234 hp
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180 (Stage 2)203 hp
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180 (Stage 1)184 hp
136 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180156 hp
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp

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)C 180 (Stage 3)234 hp
234 hp
174 kW
6.6 s
255 km/h
158 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180 (Stage 2)203 hp
203 hp
151 kW
7.2 s
242 km/h
150 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180 (Stage 1)184 hp
184 hp
137 kW
7.7 s
234 km/h
145 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180156 hp
156 hp
116 kW
8.5 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 (W205)C 180 (Stage 3)234 hp
Power
234 hp
174 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 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)C 180 (Stage 2)203 hp
Power
203 hp
151 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 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)C 180 (Stage 1)184 hp
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 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)C 180156 hp
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 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)C 180 (Stage 3)234 hp
Power
234 hp
174 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180 (Stage 2)203 hp
Power
203 hp
151 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180 (Stage 1)184 hp
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180156 hp
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180 (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)C 180 (Stage 3)234 hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
6.6 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180 (Stage 2)203 hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
7.2 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180 (Stage 1)184 hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
7.7 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180156 hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
8.5 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 180 (Stage 3)234 hp
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180 (Stage 2)203 hp
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180 (Stage 1)184 hp
136 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180156 hp
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180 (Stage 3)234 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180 (Stage 2)203 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180 (Stage 1)184 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180156 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
6.6 s
7.2 s
7.7 s
8.5 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,350 kg
2,976 lb
1,350 kg
2,976 lb
1,350 kg
2,976 lb
1,350 kg
2,976 lb
Fuel consumption
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 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
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
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
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Range score
707 km
439 mi
707 km
439 mi
707 km
439 mi
707 km
439 mi
CO2 score
135 g/km
135 g/km
135 g/km
135 g/km
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
136 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 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) C 180 (Stage 3) 234 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180 (Stage 2) 203 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180 (Stage 1) 184 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180 156 hp
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year1,523 LC/year1,523 LC/year1,523 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 31 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 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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