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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) · Facelift 2018 C 200dvsMercedes-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 200d

160 hp1597 ccDieselRWDManualTurbochargedSedan2018-2021
VS

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205)

C 180

156 hp1595 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedSedan2014-2018

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 200d

  • Fastest top speed
    226 km/h
    140 mph
  • Most powerful
    160 hp
    119 kW
  • Highest torque
    360 Nm
    266 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.9 L/100 km
    60.3 mpg US
    72.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    118 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    911 km
    566 mi
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    47/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 200dMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
Power
160hp119kW
156hp116kW
Torque
360Nm266lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,480kg3,263lb
1,320kg2,910lb
Gross weight
2,135kg4,707lb
1,960kg4,321lb
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
74.4s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
70.9s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.5s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
33.6s
Calculated
32.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.1s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.2s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
108hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
118hp/t88kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
243Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
189Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
911km566mi
Calculated
745km463mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,597cc97cu 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-
480L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
41L
41L
CO2 emissions
118g/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 200dMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 200d: 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 200d-1,600-2,600 rpm2,850 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 200dMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.1 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.5 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
33.6 s
32.7 s
Top speed
226 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
7.3 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.8 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.7 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.2 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
93 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 200d
160 hp
119 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
156 hp
116 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 200d has 4 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 200d: 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 200d
360 Nm
266 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 200d
1,480 kg
3,263 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 200d
226 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 200d8.5 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 1808.2 s

Although Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 200d has more power, Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 200d: 0.3 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 200d
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 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) Facelift 2018 C 200d and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180: 1.0 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 200d
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 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 200d
911 km
566 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 200d
160 hp
119 kW
8.5 s
226 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 200d
Power
160 hp
119 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
226 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
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 200d
Power
160 hp
119 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 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) Facelift 2018 C 200d 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 200d
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
8.5 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 200d
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 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 200dMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
Power
160 hp
119 kW
156 hp
116 kW
Torque
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.5 s
8.2 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
Fuel consumption
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
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
911 km
566 mi
745 km
463 mi
CO2 score
118 g/km
127 g/km
Trunk score
-
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 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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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 200dMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180
Consumption4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.88 LC100 km9.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.67 LC100 mi15.49 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used675 L178 US gal148 UK gal825 L218 US gal181 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,181 LC/year1,444 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 200d

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Has 110 Nm more
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 166 km (103 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 9 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180

  • Is 160 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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