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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) · Facelift 2018 C 200vsMercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 200

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

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) · Facelift 2018

C 200

184 hp1497 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2021
VS

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213)

E 200

197 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2019-2020

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 200

  • Fastest top speed
    234 km/h
    145 mph
  • Lightest
    1,520 kg
    3,351 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    121 hp/t
    90 kW/t
    8.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 200

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.6 s
  • Most powerful
    197 hp
    147 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    694 km
    432 mi
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 200Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 200
Power
184hp137kW
197hp147kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,520kg3,351lb
1,679kg3,702lb
Gross weight
2,175kg4,795lb
2,414kg5,322lb
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
73.3s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
70.8s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.1s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
29.6s
Calculated
28.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.7s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
121hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
117hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
184Nm/t123lb-ft/ton
Calculated
191Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
594km369mi
Calculated
694km432mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,497cc91cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,686mm184in
4,923mm194in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,468mm58in
Wheelbase
2,840mm112in
2,939mm116in
Front track
1,588mm63in
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Rear track-
1,619mm64in
Ground clearance
92mm4in
-
Trunk volume-
540L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
41L
50L
CO2 emissions
156g/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) Facelift 2018 C 200Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 200PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 200: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 200: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 200-1,200-4,000 rpm4,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 2005,500 rpm1,650-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 200Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 200
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.7 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.1 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.6 s
28.9 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 200
184 hp
137 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 200
197 hp
147 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 200 has 13 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 200.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 200 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 200: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 200
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 200
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 200
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 200
1,679 kg
3,702 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)Facelift 2018C 200
234 km/h
145 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 200
232 km/h
144 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 200 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 200: 0.5 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 (W205)Facelift 2018C 200
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 200
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 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-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 200
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 200
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 200
594 km
369 mi
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 200
694 km
432 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 200
184 hp
137 kW
8.1 s
234 km/h
145 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 200
197 hp
147 kW
7.6 s
232 km/h
144 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)Facelift 2018C 200
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 200
Power
197 hp
147 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,923 mm
193.8 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 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 (W205)Facelift 2018C 200
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 200
Power
197 hp
147 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 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-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 200
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
8.1 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 200
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 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 (W205)Facelift 2018C 200
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 200
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 200Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 200
Power
184 hp
137 kW
197 hp
147 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.1 s
7.6 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
1,679 kg
3,702 lb
Fuel consumption
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,923 mm
193.8 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
Range score
594 km
369 mi
694 km
432 mi
CO2 score
156 g/km
-
Trunk score
-
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.5 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 (W205) Facelift 2018 C 200Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 200
Consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.08 LC100 km12.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.43 LC100 mi20.28 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,811 LC/year1,890 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 200

  • Is 159 kg lighter
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 200

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 100 km (62 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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