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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 220dvsSeat Exeo · Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI

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

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205)

C 220d

170 hp2143 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2014-2016
VS

Seat Exeo · Facelift 2011

2.0 TDI

170 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2011-2013

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    233 km/h
    145 mph
  • Most powerful
    170 hp
    127 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.9 L/100 km
    60.3 mpg US
    72.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    117 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 220dSeatExeoFacelift 20112.0 TDI
Power
170hp127kW
170hp127kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,505kg3,318lb
1,455kg3,208lb
Gross weight
2,135kg4,707lb
2,015kg4,442lb
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
72.3s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
74.3s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
8.4s
0-200 km/h
29.2s
Calculated
32.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
8.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
113hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
117hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
241Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
911km566mi
Calculated
1,296km805mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,143cc131cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,686mm184in
4,661mm184in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,772mm70in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,430mm56in
Wheelbase
2,840mm112in
2,642mm104in
Front track
1,588mm63in
1,522mm60in
Rear track
1,570mm62in
1,523mm60in
Trunk volume
480L
460L
Max trunk volume-
833L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
41L
70L
CO2 emissions
117g/km
142g/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 220dSeat Exeo Facelift 2011 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 220d: Power / Torque
  • Seat Exeo Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 220d3,000-4,200 rpm1,400-2,800 rpm4,450 rpm
SeatExeoFacelift 20112.0 TDI4,200 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 220dSeatExeoFacelift 20112.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
8.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
8.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.2 s
32.1 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
16.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 220d
170 hp
127 kW
SeatExeoFacelift 20112.0 TDI
170 hp
127 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 220d
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
SeatExeoFacelift 20112.0 TDI
350 Nm
258 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 220d
1,505 kg
3,318 lb
SeatExeoFacelift 20112.0 TDI
1,455 kg
3,208 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 220d
233 km/h
145 mph
SeatExeoFacelift 20112.0 TDI
229 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 (W205)C 220d7.8 s
SeatExeoFacelift 20112.0 TDI8.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 220d and Seat Exeo Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI: 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 220d
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
SeatExeoFacelift 20112.0 TDI
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 220d and Seat Exeo Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI: 0.9 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 220d
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
SeatExeoFacelift 20112.0 TDI
117 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 220d
911 km
566 mi
SeatExeoFacelift 20112.0 TDI
1,296 km
805 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 220d
170 hp
127 kW
7.8 s
233 km/h
145 mph
SeatExeoFacelift 20112.0 TDI
170 hp
127 kW
8.4 s
229 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 (W205)C 220d
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 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
SeatExeoFacelift 20112.0 TDI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,661 mm
183.5 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 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 220d
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
SeatExeoFacelift 20112.0 TDI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 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 (W205)C 220d
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
7.8 s
SeatExeoFacelift 20112.0 TDI
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
8.4 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 220d
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
SeatExeoFacelift 20112.0 TDI
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 220dSeatExeoFacelift 20112.0 TDI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
8.4 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,505 kg
3,318 lb
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
Fuel consumption
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 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
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,661 mm
183.5 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
Range score
911 km
566 mi
1,296 km
805 mi
CO2 score
117 g/km
142 g/km
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 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) C 220dSeat Exeo Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI
Consumption4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.88 LC100 km9.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.67 LC100 mi15.21 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used675 L178 US gal148 UK gal810 L214 US gal178 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,181 LC/year1,418 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 25 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

Seat Exeo Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI

  • Is 50 kg lighter
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 385 km (239 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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