Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 200 · Stage 3vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 200 · Stage 2vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 200 · Stage 1vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 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 (Stage 3)

276 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedSedan2014-2018
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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205)

C 200 (Stage 2)

239 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedSedan2014-2018
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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205)

C 200 (Stage 1)

217 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedSedan2014-2018
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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205)

C 200

184 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedSedan2014-2018

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 200 (Stage 3) 276 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    273 km/h
    170 mph
  • Most powerful
    276 hp
    206 kW
  • Highest torque
    465 Nm
    343 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,370 kg
    3,020 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    201 hp/t
    150 kW/t
    5.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    132 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    719 km
    447 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 200 (Stage 3)276 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 200 (Stage 2)239 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 200 (Stage 1)217 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 200184 hp
Power
276hp206kW+92 hp
239hp178kW+55 hp
217hp162kW+33 hp
184hp137kW
Torque
465Nm343lb-ft+165 Nm
405Nm299lb-ft+105 Nm
366Nm270lb-ft+66 Nm
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,370kg3,020lb
1,370kg3,020lb
1,370kg3,020lb
1,370kg3,020lb
Gross weight
2,010kg4,431lb
2,010kg4,431lb
2,010kg4,431lb
2,010kg4,431lb
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
+36 km/h
259 km/h
161 mph
+22 km/h
251 km/h
156 mph
+14 km/h
237 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
58.1s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph-10.3 s
Calculated
61.8s99% target: 256 km/h / 159 mph-6.6 s
Calculated
64.4s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph-4.0 s
Calculated
68.4s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s-1.7 s
6.4s-1.1 s
6.8s-0.7 s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
16.7s-9.9 s
Calculated
19.6s-7.1 s
Calculated
21.7s-4.9 s
Calculated
26.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s-1.6 s
Calculated
6.1s-1.1 s
Calculated
6.5s-0.7 s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s-1.6 s
Calculated
14.3s-1.1 s
Calculated
14.7s-0.7 s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
201hp/t150kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
175hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
134hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
339Nm/t227lb-ft/ton
Calculated
296Nm/t198lb-ft/ton
Calculated
267Nm/t179lb-ft/ton
Calculated
219Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
719km447mi
Calculated
719km447mi
Calculated
719km447mi
Calculated
719km447mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,686mm184in
4,686mm184in
4,686mm184in
4,686mm184in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,810mm71in
1,810mm71in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,442mm57in
1,442mm57in
1,442mm57in
Wheelbase
2,840mm112in
2,840mm112in
2,840mm112in
2,840mm112in
Front track
1,588mm63in
1,588mm63in
1,588mm63in
1,588mm63in
Rear track
1,570mm62in
1,570mm62in
1,570mm62in
1,570mm62in
Ground clearance
92mm4in
92mm4in
92mm4in
92mm4in
Trunk volume
480L
480L
480L
480L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
41L
41L
41L
41L
CO2 emissions
132g/km
132g/km
132g/km
132g/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 (Stage 3) 276 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 200 (Stage 2) 239 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 200 (Stage 1) 217 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 200 184 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 200 (Stage 3) 276 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 200 (Stage 2) 239 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 200 (Stage 1) 217 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 200 184 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 200 (Stage 3)276 hp5,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 200 (Stage 2)239 hp5,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 200 (Stage 1)217 hp5,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 200184 hp5,500 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 200 (Stage 3)276 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 200 (Stage 2)239 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 200 (Stage 1)217 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 200184 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
6.1 s
6.5 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
6.4 s
6.8 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.7 s
19.6 s
21.7 s
26.6 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
259 km/h
161 mph
251 km/h
156 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.5 s
6.7 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.6 s
9.8 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
12.1 s
12.5 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
14.3 s
14.7 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
180 km/h
112 mph
171 km/h
106 mph
166 km/h
103 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 200 (Stage 3) 276 hp has 92 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 200 184 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 200 184 hp and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 200 (Stage 3) 276 hp: 92 hp (69 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / 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 C-class (W205) C 200 (Stage 3) 276 hp and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 200 184 hp: 1.7 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 200 (Stage 2) 239 hp and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 200 (Stage 1) 217 hp, separated by only 0.4 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 (Stage 3)276 hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 200 (Stage 2)239 hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 200 (Stage 1)217 hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 200184 hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 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)C 200 (Stage 3)276 hp
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 200 (Stage 2)239 hp
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 200 (Stage 1)217 hp
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 200184 hp
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 200 (Stage 3)276 hp
276 hp
206 kW
5.8 s
273 km/h
170 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 200 (Stage 2)239 hp
239 hp
178 kW
6.4 s
259 km/h
161 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 200 (Stage 1)217 hp
217 hp
162 kW
6.8 s
251 km/h
156 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 200184 hp
184 hp
137 kW
7.5 s
237 km/h
147 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 (Stage 3)276 hp
Power
276 hp
206 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 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-BenzC-class (W205)C 200 (Stage 2)239 hp
Power
239 hp
178 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
259 km/h
161 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-BenzC-class (W205)C 200 (Stage 1)217 hp
Power
217 hp
162 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
251 km/h
156 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-BenzC-class (W205)C 200184 hp
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 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

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 (Stage 3)276 hp
Power
276 hp
206 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 200 (Stage 2)239 hp
Power
239 hp
178 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
259 km/h
161 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 200 (Stage 1)217 hp
Power
217 hp
162 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
251 km/h
156 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 200184 hp
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 200 (Stage 3) 276 hp 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 (Stage 3)276 hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
5.8 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 200 (Stage 2)239 hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
6.4 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 200 (Stage 1)217 hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
6.8 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 200184 hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
7.5 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 (Stage 3)276 hp
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 200 (Stage 2)239 hp
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 200 (Stage 1)217 hp
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 200184 hp
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 200 (Stage 3)276 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 200 (Stage 2)239 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 200 (Stage 1)217 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 200184 hp
Power
276 hp
206 kW
239 hp
178 kW
217 hp
162 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
465 Nm
343 lb-ft
405 Nm
299 lb-ft
366 Nm
270 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
6.4 s
6.8 s
7.5 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
259 km/h
161 mph
251 km/h
156 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
Fuel consumption
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 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
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
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
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Range score
719 km
447 mi
719 km
447 mi
719 km
447 mi
719 km
447 mi
CO2 score
132 g/km
132 g/km
132 g/km
132 g/km
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 200 (Stage 3) 276 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 200 (Stage 2) 239 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 200 (Stage 1) 217 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 200 184 hp
Consumption5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.98 LC100 km9.98 LC100 km9.98 LC100 km9.98 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.05 LC100 mi16.05 LC100 mi16.05 LC100 mi16.05 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used855 L226 US gal188 UK gal855 L226 US gal188 UK gal855 L226 US gal188 UK gal855 L226 US gal188 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,496 LC/year1,496 LC/year1,496 LC/year1,496 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 200 (Stage 3) 276 hp

  • Has 37 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 27 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
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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