Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205)
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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 200vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) · Facelift 2018 C 200
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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C 200
Comparison overview
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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 200 1991 cc
- Quickest 0-100 km/h7.4 s
- Fastest top speed234 km/h145 mph
- Most powerful184 hp137 kW
- Highest torque300 Nm221 lb-ft
- Lightest1,470 kg3,241 lb
- Best power-to-weight125 hp/t93 kW/t8.0 kg/hp
- Best overall score58/100
- Best performance score51/100
Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 200 1497 cc
- Lowest combined fuel consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption9.0 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption5.6 L/100 km42.0 mpg US50.4 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions156 g/km
- Best estimated range594 km369 mi
- Best economy score88/100
- Best practicality score77/100
Specification comparison
| Model | Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 2001991 cc | Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 2001497 cc |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 184hp137kW | 184hp137kW |
| Torque | 300Nm221lb-ft | 280Nm207lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,470kg3,241lb | 1,520kg3,351lb |
| Gross weight | 2,110kg4,652lb | 2,175kg4,795lb |
| Top speed | 234 km/h 145 mph | 234 km/h 145 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 66.6s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph Calculated | 73.3s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.4s | 8.1s |
| 0-200 km/h | 26.9s Calculated | 29.6s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 7.1s Calculated | 7.7s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK | 6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK | 9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK | 5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 15.3s Calculated | 15.8s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 125hp/t93kW/t57hp/1000 lb Calculated | 121hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 204Nm/t137lb-ft/ton Calculated | 184Nm/t123lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 569km354mi Calculated | 594km369mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,991cc121cu in | 1,497cc91cu in |
| Length | 4,686mm184in | 4,686mm184in |
| Width | 1,810mm71in | 1,810mm71in |
| Height | 1,442mm57in | 1,442mm57in |
| Wheelbase | 2,840mm112in | 2,840mm112in |
| Front track | 1,588mm63in | 1,588mm63in |
| Rear track | 1,570mm62in | - |
| Ground clearance | - | 92mm4in |
| Trunk volume | 480L | - |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 41L | 41L |
| CO2 emissions | 162g/km | 156g/km |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 200 1991 cc: Power / Torque
- Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 200 1497 cc: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 2001991 cc | 5,500 rpm | 1,200-4,000 rpm | 5,750 rpm |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 2001497 cc | - | 1,200-4,000 rpm | 4,250 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 2001991 cc | Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 2001497 cc |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 7.1 s | 7.7 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 7.4 s | 8.1 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 26.9 s | 29.6 s |
| Top speed | 234 km/h 145 mph | 234 km/h 145 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.7 s | 2.9 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.9 s | 7.2 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 10.2 s | 10.6 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 13.0 s | 13.4 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 15.3 s | 15.8 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 158 km/h 98 mph | 153 km/h 95 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 2001991 cc | 184 hp 137 kW |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 2001497 cc | 184 hp 137 kW |
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 2001991 cc | 300 Nm 221 lb-ft |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 2001497 cc | 280 Nm 207 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 2001991 cc | 1,470 kg 3,241 lb |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 2001497 cc | 1,520 kg 3,351 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 2001991 cc | 234 km/h 145 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 2001497 cc | 234 km/h 145 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 2001991 cc | 7.4 s |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 2001497 cc | 8.1 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 200 1991 cc and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 200 1497 cc: 0.7 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 2001991 cc | 7.2 L/100 km 32.7 mpg US 39.2 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 2001497 cc | 6.9 L/100 km 34.1 mpg US 40.9 mpg UK |
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 2001991 cc | 125 hp/t 93 kW/t 8.0 kg/hp |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 2001497 cc | 121 hp/t 90 kW/t 8.3 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 2001991 cc | 569 km 354 mi |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 2001497 cc | 594 km 369 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 2001991 cc | 184 hp 137 kW | 7.4 s | 234 km/h 145 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 2001497 cc | 184 hp 137 kW | 8.1 s | 234 km/h 145 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 2001991 cc |
| 7.2 L/100 km 32.7 mpg US 39.2 mpg UK | ||||||
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 2001497 cc |
| 6.9 L/100 km 34.1 mpg US 40.9 mpg UK | ||||||
Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 200 1991 cc 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 2001991 cc | 7.2 L/100 km 32.7 mpg US 39.2 mpg UK | 7.4 s |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 2001497 cc | 6.9 L/100 km 34.1 mpg US 40.9 mpg UK | 8.1 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
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| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 2001991 cc | 125 hp/t 93 kW/t 8.0 kg/hp | 7.2 L/100 km 32.7 mpg US 39.2 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 2001497 cc | 121 hp/t 90 kW/t 8.3 kg/hp | 6.9 L/100 km 34.1 mpg US 40.9 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 2001991 cc | Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 2001497 cc | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 184 hp 137 kW | 184 hp 137 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 300 Nm 221 lb-ft | 280 Nm 207 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 7.4 s | 8.1 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 234 km/h 145 mph | 234 km/h 145 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,470 kg 3,241 lb | 1,520 kg 3,351 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 7.2 L/100 km 32.7 mpg US 39.2 mpg UK | 6.9 L/100 km 34.1 mpg US 40.9 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 569 km 354 mi | 594 km 369 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 162 g/km | 156 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 480 L 17.0 cu ft | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 125 hp/t 93 kW/t 8.0 kg/hp | 121 hp/t 90 kW/t 8.3 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 200 1991 cc | Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 200 1497 cc |
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| Consumption | 7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK | 6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 12.60 LC100 km | 12.08 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 20.28 LC100 mi | 19.43 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal | 1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,890 LC/year | 1,811 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 200 1991 cc
- Has 20 Nm more
- Is 50 kg lighter
- Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Highest CO2 emissions
Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 200 1497 cc
- Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 25 km (15 mi) more estimated range
- Emits 6 g/km less CO2
Pros
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best estimated range
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Heaviest
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