Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 220dvsMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 200

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206)

C 220d

200 hp1993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2021-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205)

C 200

184 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2015-2016

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 220d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    239 km/h
    149 mph
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Highest torque
    440 Nm
    325 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.0 L/100 km
    58.8 mpg US
    70.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    833 km
    518 mi
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 220dMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 200
Power
200hp149kW
184hp137kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,705kg3,759lb
1,470kg3,241lb
Gross weight
2,400kg5,291lb
2,110kg4,652lb
Top speed
239 km/h
149 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
68.1s99% target: 237 km/h / 147 mph
Calculated
66.3s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
25.9s
Calculated
28.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
117hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
125hp/t93kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
258Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
204Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
833km518mi
Calculated
631km392mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,993cc122cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,751mm187in
4,686mm184in
Width
1,820mm72in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,437mm57in
1,442mm57in
Wheelbase
2,865mm113in
2,840mm112in
Front track
1,582mm62in
1,588mm63in
Rear track
1,594mm63in
1,570mm62in
Trunk volume
455L
480L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
40L
41L
CO2 emissions-
151g/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 220dMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 200PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 220d: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 200: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 220d4,200 rpm1,800-2,800 rpm4,450 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 2005,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 220dMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 200
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.9 s
28.8 s
Top speed
239 km/h
149 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
155 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 220d
200 hp
149 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 200
184 hp
137 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 220d has 16 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 200.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 200 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 220d: 16 hp (12 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 220d
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 200
300 Nm
221 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 220d
1,705 kg
3,759 lb
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 200
1,470 kg
3,241 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 220d
239 km/h
149 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 200
229 km/h
142 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 220d7.4 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 2007.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 220d and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 200: 0.2 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-BenzC-class (W206)C 220d
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 200
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 220d and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 200: 1.7 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 220d
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 200
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 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 220d
833 km
518 mi
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 200
631 km
392 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 220d
200 hp
149 kW
7.4 s
239 km/h
149 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 200
184 hp
137 kW
7.6 s
229 km/h
142 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 220d
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
239 km/h
149 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 200
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 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 220d
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
239 km/h
149 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 200
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) 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 (W206)C 220d
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
7.4 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 200
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
7.6 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 220d
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 200
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 220dMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 200
Power
200 hp
149 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
7.6 s
Top speed
239 km/h
149 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,705 kg
3,759 lb
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
Fuel consumption
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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
833 km
518 mi
631 km
392 mi
CO2 score
-
151 g/km
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 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 220dMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 200
Consumption4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.40 LC100 km11.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.52 LC100 mi18.31 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used720 L190 US gal158 UK gal975 L258 US gal214 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,260 LC/year1,706 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 220d

  • Has 16 hp more
  • Has 140 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 203 km (126 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 estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 200

  • Is 235 kg lighter
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 25 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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