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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200dvsMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 220d

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

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206)

C 200d

163 hp1993 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2021-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205)

C 220d

170 hp2143 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2015-2016

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.7 L/100 km
    63.6 mpg US
    76.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    889 km
    552 mi
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 220d

  • Most powerful
    170 hp
    127 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,560 kg
    3,439 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    109 hp/t
    81 kW/t
    9.2 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best performance score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200dMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 220d
Power
163hp122kW
170hp127kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,650kg3,638lb
1,560kg3,439lb
Gross weight
2,350kg5,181lb
2,200kg4,850lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
68.8s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
69.9s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.7s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
29.2s
Calculated
30.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.7L/100 km63.6mpg US76.3mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
99hp/t74kW/t45hp/1000 lb
Calculated
109hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
256Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
889km552mi
Calculated
820km510mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,993cc122cu in
2,143cc131cu in
Length
4,751mm187in
4,686mm184in
Width
1,820mm72in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,437mm57in
1,442mm57in
Wheelbase
2,865mm113in
2,840mm112in
Front track
1,601mm63in
1,588mm63in
Rear track
1,613mm64in
1,570mm62in
Trunk volume
455L
480L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
40L
41L

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200dMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 220d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.7 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.2 s
30.3 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 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 (W206)C 200d
163 hp
122 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 220d
170 hp
127 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 220d has 7 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200d and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 220d: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200d
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 220d
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200d
1,650 kg
3,638 lb
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 220d
1,560 kg
3,439 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 (W206)C 200d
230 km/h
143 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 220d
228 km/h
142 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 (W206)C 200d7.7 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 220d7.7 s

Although Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 220d has more power, Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

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 (W206)C 200d
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 220d
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200d and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 220d: 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 (W206)C 200d
99 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.1 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 220d
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200d
889 km
552 mi
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 220d
820 km
510 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200d
163 hp
122 kW
7.7 s
230 km/h
143 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 220d
170 hp
127 kW
7.7 s
228 km/h
142 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 (W206)C 200d
Power
163 hp
122 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,751 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,437 mm
56.6 in
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 220d
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 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 (W206)C 200d
Power
163 hp
122 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 220d
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 220d 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 (W206)C 200d
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
7.7 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 220d
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
7.7 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 (W206)C 200d
99 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.1 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 220d
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200dMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 220d
Power
163 hp
122 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.7 s
7.7 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,650 kg
3,638 lb
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
Fuel consumption
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,751 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,437 mm
56.6 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
889 km
552 mi
820 km
510 mi
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
99 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.1 kg/hp
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 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 (W206) C 200dMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 220d
Consumption4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.88 LC100 km8.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.67 LC100 mi14.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used675 L178 US gal148 UK gal750 L198 US gal165 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,181 LC/year1,313 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200d

  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 69 km (43 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 220d

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 90 kg lighter
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 25 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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