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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) · Facelift 2018 C 200vsMercedes-Benz W108 280 SE 3.5 V8

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 W108

280 SE 3.5 V8

200 hp3499 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1970-1972

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    234 km/h
    145 mph
  • Lightest
    1,520 kg
    3,351 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    49/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100

Mercedes-Benz W108 280 SE 3.5 V8

  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Highest torque
    286 Nm
    211 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    129 hp/t
    96 kW/t
    7.8 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    631 km
    392 mi
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 200Mercedes-BenzW108280 SE 3.5 V8
Power
184hp137kW
200hp149kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
286Nm211lb-ft
Curb weight
1,520kg3,351lb
1,550kg3,417lb
Gross weight
2,175kg4,795lb
2,055kg4,530lb
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
73.3s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
78.2s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.1s
9.0s
0-200 km/h
29.6s
Calculated
36.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.7s
Calculated
8.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
121hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
129hp/t96kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
184Nm/t123lb-ft/ton
Calculated
185Nm/t123lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
594km369mi
Calculated
631km392mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,497cc91cu in
3,499cc214cu in
Length
4,686mm184in
4,900mm193in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,440mm57in
Wheelbase
2,840mm112in
2,750mm108in
Front track
1,588mm63in
1,482mm58in
Rear track-
1,485mm58in
Ground clearance
92mm4in
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
41L
82L
CO2 emissions
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) Facelift 2018 C 200Mercedes-Benz W108 280 SE 3.5 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 200: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz W108 280 SE 3.5 V8: 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-BenzW108280 SE 3.5 V85,800 rpm4,000 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 200Mercedes-BenzW108280 SE 3.5 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.7 s
8.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.1 s
9.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.6 s
36.0 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
3.0 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
7.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
11.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
14.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
16.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
146 km/h
91 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-BenzW108280 SE 3.5 V8
200 hp
149 kW

Mercedes-Benz W108 280 SE 3.5 V8 has 16 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 W108 280 SE 3.5 V8: 16 hp (12 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-BenzW108280 SE 3.5 V8
286 Nm
211 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-BenzW108280 SE 3.5 V8
1,550 kg
3,417 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-BenzW108280 SE 3.5 V8
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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)Facelift 2018C 2008.1 s
Mercedes-BenzW108280 SE 3.5 V89.0 s

Although Mercedes-Benz W108 280 SE 3.5 V8 has more power, Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 200 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 200 and Mercedes-Benz W108 280 SE 3.5 V8: 0.9 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-BenzW108280 SE 3.5 V8
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 200 and Mercedes-Benz W108 280 SE 3.5 V8: 6.1 L/100 km.

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-BenzW108280 SE 3.5 V8
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 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-BenzW108280 SE 3.5 V8
631 km
392 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-BenzW108280 SE 3.5 V8
200 hp
149 kW
9.0 s
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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-BenzW108280 SE 3.5 V8
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h9.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,900 mm
192.9 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 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-BenzW108280 SE 3.5 V8
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h9.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 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-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 200
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
8.1 s
Mercedes-BenzW108280 SE 3.5 V8
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK
9.0 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-BenzW108280 SE 3.5 V8
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 200Mercedes-BenzW108280 SE 3.5 V8
Power
184 hp
137 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
286 Nm
211 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.1 s
9.0 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
1,550 kg
3,417 lb
Fuel consumption
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 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-
Length
4,900 mm
192.9 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
Range score
594 km
369 mi
631 km
392 mi
CO2 score
156 g/km
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Power-to-weight score
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 200Mercedes-Benz W108 280 SE 3.5 V8
Consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK13 L/100 km18.1 mpg US21.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.08 LC100 km22.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.43 LC100 mi36.61 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal1,950 L515 US gal429 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,811 LC/year3,413 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Is 30 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 6.1 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Lowest power

Mercedes-Benz W108 280 SE 3.5 V8

  • Has 16 hp more
  • Has 6 Nm more
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 37 km (23 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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