Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) · Facelift 2018 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 200

204 hp1496 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2021-present
VS

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

C 220d

194 hp1950 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2021

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 220d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200

  • Fastest top speed
    246 km/h
    153 mph
  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • Lightest
    1,575 kg
    3,472 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    130 hp/t
    97 kW/t
    7.7 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    758 km
    471 mi

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 220d
Power
204hp152kW
194hp145kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,575kg3,472lb
1,590kg3,505lb
Gross weight
2,265kg4,993lb
2,245kg4,949lb
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
68.1s99% target: 244 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
62.3s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
24.2s
Calculated
25.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
130hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
122hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
190Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
252Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
758km471mi
Calculated
745km463mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,496cc91cu in
1,950cc119cu in
Length
4,751mm187in
4,686mm184in
Width
1,820mm72in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,437mm57in
1,442mm57in
Wheelbase
2,865mm113in
2,840mm112in
Front track
1,582mm62in
1,588mm63in
Rear track
1,594mm63in
-
Ground clearance-
92mm4in
Trunk volume
455L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
41L
CO2 emissions-
144g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 220dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 220d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 2005,800-6,100 rpm1,800-4,000 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 220d-1,600-2,800 rpm3,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 220d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.2 s
25.4 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
161 km/h
100 mph
161 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200
204 hp
152 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 220d
194 hp
145 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200 has 10 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 220d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 220d and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 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 200
1,575 kg
3,472 lb
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 220d
1,590 kg
3,505 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 200
246 km/h
153 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 220d
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 (W206)C 2007.3 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 220d6.9 s

Although Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200 has more power, Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 220d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 220d and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200: 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 (W206)C 200
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 220d
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 220d and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200: 1.1 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 (W206)C 200
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 220d
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 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 200
758 km
471 mi
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 220d
745 km
463 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200
204 hp
152 kW
7.3 s
246 km/h
153 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 220d
194 hp
145 kW
6.9 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 (W206)C 200
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 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)Facelift 2018C 220d
Power
194 hp
145 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
233 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

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 200
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 220d
Power
194 hp
145 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 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 200
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
7.3 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 220d
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
6.9 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 (W206)C 200
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 220d
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 220d
Power
204 hp
152 kW
194 hp
145 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
6.9 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,575 kg
3,472 lb
1,590 kg
3,505 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 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-
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Range score
758 km
471 mi
745 km
463 mi
CO2 score
-
144 g/km
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 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 200Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 220d
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km9.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi15.49 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal825 L218 US gal181 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year1,444 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 15 kg lighter
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 12 km (8 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 220d

  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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