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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013 E 200vsMercedes-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 E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013

E 200

184 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2013-2016
VS

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205)

C 200

184 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2015-2016

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 200

  • Fastest top speed
    233 km/h
    145 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    967 km
    601 mi
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 200

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.6 s
  • Lightest
    1,470 kg
    3,241 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    125 hp/t
    93 kW/t
    8.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    50/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 200Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 200
Power
184hp137kW
184hp137kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,580kg3,483lb
1,470kg3,241lb
Gross weight
2,210kg4,872lb
2,110kg4,652lb
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
72.2s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
66.3s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
29.4s
Calculated
28.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
116hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
125hp/t93kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
190Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
204Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
967km601mi
Calculated
631km392mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu 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
Trunk volume
540L
480L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
59L
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 E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 200Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 200PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 200: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 200: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 2005,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 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-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 200Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 200
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.4 s
28.8 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.3 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
95 mph
155 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 200
184 hp
137 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 200
184 hp
137 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 200
300 Nm
221 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-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 200
1,580 kg
3,483 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-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 200
233 km/h
145 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-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 2007.9 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 2007.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 200 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 200: 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-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 200
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 200
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 200
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 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-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 200
967 km
601 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-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 200
184 hp
137 kW
7.9 s
233 km/h
145 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-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 200
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,879 mm
192.1 in
Height
1,474 mm
58.0 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-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 200
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 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 (W205) C 200 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 200
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
7.9 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-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 200
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 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-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 200Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 200
Power
184 hp
137 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
7.6 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,580 kg
3,483 lb
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
Fuel consumption
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 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
967 km
601 mi
631 km
392 mi
CO2 score
-
151 g/km
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 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 E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 200Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 200
Consumption6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.67 LC100 km11.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.18 LC100 mi18.31 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used915 L242 US gal201 UK gal975 L258 US gal214 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,601 LC/year1,706 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 200

  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 336 km (209 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 60 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 200

  • Is 110 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

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

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