Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 200vsMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013 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)

C 200

184 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2014-2016
VS

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013

E 200

184 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2013-2016

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 200

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,390 kg
    3,064 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    132 hp/t
    99 kW/t
    7.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 200Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 200
Power
184hp137kW
184hp137kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,390kg3,064lb
1,580kg3,483lb
Gross weight
2,030kg4,475lb
2,210kg4,872lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
66.1s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
72.2s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
26.4s
Calculated
29.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
132hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
116hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
216Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
190Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
732km455mi
Calculated
967km601mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,686mm184in
4,879mm192in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,854mm73in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,474mm58in
Wheelbase
2,840mm112in
2,874mm113in
Front track
1,588mm63in
1,598mm63in
Rear track
1,570mm62in
1,614mm64in
Ground clearance
92mm4in
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Trunk volume
480L
540L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
41L
59L
CO2 emissions
131g/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 E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 200PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 200: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 200: 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-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 2005,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 200Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 200
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.4 s
29.4 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
154 km/h
95 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-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 200
184 hp
137 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-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 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-BenzC-class (W205)C 200
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 200
1,580 kg
3,483 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
235 km/h
146 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 200
233 km/h
145 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 2007.3 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 2007.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 200 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 200: 0.6 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)C 200
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 200
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 200 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 200: 0.5 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)C 200
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 200
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 200
732 km
455 mi
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 200
967 km
601 mi

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
7.3 s
235 km/h
146 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 200
184 hp
137 kW
7.9 s
233 km/h
145 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/h7.3 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 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-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 200
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,879 mm
192.1 in
Height
1,474 mm
58.0 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)C 200
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 200
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) 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)C 200
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
7.3 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 200
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
7.9 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)C 200
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 200
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 200Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 200
Power
184 hp
137 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
7.9 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
1,580 kg
3,483 lb
Fuel consumption
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
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
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,879 mm
192.1 in
Height
1,474 mm
58.0 in
Range score
732 km
455 mi
967 km
601 mi
CO2 score
131 g/km
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Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 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) C 200Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 200
Consumption5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.80 LC100 km10.67 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.77 LC100 mi17.18 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used840 L222 US gal185 UK gal915 L242 US gal201 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,470 LC/year1,601 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 200

  • Is 190 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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