Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 200vsMercedes-Benz W124 300 E

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

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205)

C 200

184 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2015-2016
VS

Mercedes-Benz W124

300 E

190 hp2962 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1984-1985

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 200

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    229 km/h
    142 mph
  • 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

  • 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-BenzC-class (W205)C 200Mercedes-BenzW124300 E
Power
184hp137kW
190hp142kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
260Nm192lb-ft
Curb weight
1,470kg3,241lb
1,340kg2,954lb
Gross weight
2,110kg4,652lb
1,860kg4,101lb
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
66.3s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
73.6s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
28.8s
Calculated
33.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
125hp/t93kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
204Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
194Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
631km392mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
2,962cc181cu in
Length
4,686mm184in
4,740mm187in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,740mm69in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,451mm57in
Wheelbase
2,840mm112in
2,800mm110in
Front track
1,588mm63in
1,501mm59in
Rear track
1,570mm62in
1,485mm58in
Trunk volume
480L
520L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
41L
70L
CO2 emissions
151g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 200Mercedes-Benz W124 300 EPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 200: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz W124 300 E: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 2005,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzW124300 E5,600 rpm4,250 rpm5,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 200Mercedes-BenzW124300 E
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.8 s
33.6 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
97 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 200
184 hp
137 kW
Mercedes-BenzW124300 E
190 hp
142 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-BenzC-class (W205)C 200
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzW124300 E
260 Nm
192 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 200
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
Mercedes-BenzW124300 E
1,340 kg
2,954 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 (W205)C 200
229 km/h
142 mph
Mercedes-BenzW124300 E
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 (W205)C 2007.6 s
Mercedes-BenzW124300 E8.3 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: 0.7 s.

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 (W205)C 200
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzW124300 E
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 200
184 hp
137 kW
7.6 s
229 km/h
142 mph
Mercedes-BenzW124300 E
190 hp
142 kW
8.3 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 (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
Mercedes-BenzW124300 E
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 200Mercedes-BenzW124300 E
Power
184 hp
137 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
260 Nm
192 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
8.3 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
1,340 kg
2,954 lb
Fuel consumption
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
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Practicality
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
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
Range score
631 km
392 mi
-
CO2 score
151 g/km
-
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 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 C-class (W205) C 200

  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz W124 300 E

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Is 130 kg lighter
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest top speed

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