Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz W124 300 EvsMercedes-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 W124

300 E

190 hp2962 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1984-1985
VS

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205)

C 200

184 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2015-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 200

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.6 s
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Mercedes-Benz W124 300 E

  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Lightest
    1,340 kg
    2,954 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    142 hp/t
    106 kW/t
    7.1 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzW124300 EMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 200
Power
190hp142kW
184hp137kW
Torque
260Nm192lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,340kg2,954lb
1,470kg3,241lb
Gross weight
1,860kg4,101lb
2,110kg4,652lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
72.3s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
66.3s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
30.5s
Calculated
28.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
125hp/t93kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
194Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
204Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
631km392mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,962cc181cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,740mm187in
4,686mm184in
Width
1,740mm69in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,451mm57in
1,442mm57in
Wheelbase
2,800mm110in
2,840mm112in
Front track
1,501mm59in
1,588mm63in
Rear track
1,485mm58in
1,570mm62in
Trunk volume
520L
480L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
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 W124 300 EMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 200PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz W124 300 E: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 200: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzW124300 E5,600 rpm4,250 rpm5,850 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-BenzW124300 EMercedes-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
30.5 s
28.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 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
153 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-BenzW124300 E
190 hp
142 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 200
184 hp
137 kW

Mercedes-Benz W124 300 E has 6 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 W124 300 E: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzW124300 E
260 Nm
192 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-BenzW124300 E
1,340 kg
2,954 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-BenzW124300 E
230 km/h
143 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-BenzW124300 E7.9 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 2007.6 s

Although Mercedes-Benz W124 300 E has more power, Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 200 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 200 and Mercedes-Benz W124 300 E: 0.3 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzW124300 E
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 200
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzW124300 E
190 hp
142 kW
7.9 s
230 km/h
143 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-BenzW124300 E
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,740 mm
186.6 in
Height
1,451 mm
57.1 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzW124300 EMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 200
Power
190 hp
142 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
260 Nm
192 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
7.6 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,340 kg
2,954 lb
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
Fuel consumption
-
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,740 mm
186.6 in
Height
1,451 mm
57.1 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
-
631 km
392 mi
CO2 score
-
151 g/km
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 200
Consumption6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.31 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used975 L258 US gal214 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,706 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz W124 300 E

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Is 130 kg lighter
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 200

  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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