Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013 E 220 BlueTECvsMercedes-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 E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013

E 220 BlueTEC

170 hp2143 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2014-2016
VS

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205)

C 180

156 hp1595 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedSedan2014-2018

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 220 BlueTEC

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Most powerful
    170 hp
    127 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,255 km
    780 mi
  • Largest trunk
    490 L
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    49/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTECMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
Power
170hp127kW
156hp116kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,685kg3,715lb
1,320kg2,910lb
Gross weight
2,345kg5,170lb
1,960kg4,321lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
76.4s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
70.9s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.2s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
32.0s
Calculated
32.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.8s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.9s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
101hp/t75kW/t46hp/1000 lb
Calculated
118hp/t88kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
237Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
189Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,255km780mi
Calculated
745km463mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,143cc131cu in
1,595cc97cu in
Length
4,879mm192in
4,686mm184in
Width
1,854mm73in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,474mm58in
1,442mm57in
Wheelbase
2,874mm113in
2,840mm112in
Front track
1,598mm63in
1,588mm63in
Rear track
1,614mm64in
1,570mm62in
Ground clearance-
92mm4in
Trunk volume
490L
480L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
59L
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 E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 220 BlueTECMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 220 BlueTEC: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTEC3,000-4,200 rpm1,400-2,800 rpm4,450 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-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTECMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.8 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.2 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.0 s
32.7 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.9 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
94 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTEC
170 hp
127 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
156 hp
116 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 220 BlueTEC 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 E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 220 BlueTEC: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTEC
400 Nm
295 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-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTEC
1,685 kg
3,715 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-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTEC
230 km/h
143 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-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTEC8.2 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 1808.2 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-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTEC
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 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 E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 220 BlueTEC and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180: 0.8 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-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTEC
101 hp/t
75 kW/t
9.9 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-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTEC
1,255 km
780 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-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTEC
170 hp
127 kW
8.2 s
230 km/h
143 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-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTEC
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,879 mm
192.1 in
Height
1,474 mm
58.0 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-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTEC
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 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 E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 220 BlueTEC 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-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTEC
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
8.2 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-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTEC
101 hp/t
75 kW/t
9.9 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 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-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTECMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
Power
170 hp
127 kW
156 hp
116 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.2 s
8.2 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,685 kg
3,715 lb
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
Fuel consumption
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,879 mm
192.1 in
Height
1,474 mm
58.0 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
1,255 km
780 mi
745 km
463 mi
CO2 score
-
127 g/km
Trunk score
490 L
17.3 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
101 hp/t
75 kW/t
9.9 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 E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 220 BlueTECMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180
Consumption4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.23 LC100 km9.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.24 LC100 mi15.49 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used705 L186 US gal155 UK gal825 L218 US gal181 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,234 LC/year1,444 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 220 BlueTEC

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 510 km (317 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180

  • Is 365 kg lighter
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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