Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180vsMercedes-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 (W206)

C 180

170 hp1496 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2021-present
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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.2 s
  • 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
  • Best estimated range
    745 km
    463 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best economy score
    92/100

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180

  • Fastest top speed
    231 km/h
    144 mph
  • Most powerful
    170 hp
    127 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    46/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
Power
170hp127kW
156hp116kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,550kg3,417lb
1,320kg2,910lb
Gross weight
2,250kg4,960lb
1,960kg4,321lb
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
75.6s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
70.9s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.6s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
32.0s
Calculated
32.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.2s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.2s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
110hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
118hp/t88kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
161Nm/t108lb-ft/ton
Calculated
189Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
615km382mi
Calculated
745km463mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,496cc91cu in
1,595cc97cu in
Length
4,751mm187in
4,686mm184in
Width
1,820mm72in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,437mm57in
1,442mm57in
Wheelbase
2,865mm113in
2,840mm112in
Front track
1,601mm63in
1,588mm63in
Rear track
1,613mm64in
1,570mm62in
Ground clearance-
92mm4in
Trunk volume
455L
480L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
40L
41L
CO2 emissions-
127g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180: 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 (W206)C 1805,500-6,100 rpm1,800-4,000 rpm6,350 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 (W206)C 180Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.2 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.6 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.0 s
32.7 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
7.4 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.8 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.8 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.2 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 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 (W206)C 180
170 hp
127 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
156 hp
116 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180 has 14 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 (W206) C 180: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180
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 (W206)C 180
1,550 kg
3,417 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 (W206)C 180
231 km/h
144 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 (W206)C 1808.6 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 1808.2 s

Although Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180 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 (W206) C 180: 0.4 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 (W206)C 180
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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 (W206) 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 (W206)C 180
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 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 (W206)C 180
615 km
382 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 (W206)C 180
170 hp
127 kW
8.6 s
231 km/h
144 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 (W206)C 180
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,751 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,437 mm
56.6 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 (W206)C 180
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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 (W206)C 180
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
8.6 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 (W206)C 180
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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 (W206)C 180Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
Power
170 hp
127 kW
156 hp
116 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.6 s
8.2 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,550 kg
3,417 lb
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
Fuel consumption
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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
4,751 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,437 mm
56.6 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
615 km
382 mi
745 km
463 mi
CO2 score
-
127 g/km
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 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 (W206) C 180Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180
Consumption6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.38 LC100 km9.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.31 LC100 mi15.49 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used975 L258 US gal214 UK gal825 L218 US gal181 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,706 LC/year1,444 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180

  • Is 230 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 130 km (81 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 25 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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