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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 220dvsToyota Avensis III · Facelift 2012 2.2 D-CAT

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

Toyota Avensis III · Facelift 2012

2.2 D-CAT

177 hp2231 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2012-2015

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
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,505 kg
    3,318 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    113 hp/t
    84 kW/t
    8.9 kg/hp
  • 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
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 220dToyotaAvensis IIIFacelift 20122.2 D-CAT
Power
170hp127kW
177hp132kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,505kg3,318lb
1,595kg3,516lb
Gross weight
2,135kg4,707lb
2,140kg4,718lb
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
72.3s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
78.1s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
8.5s
0-200 km/h
29.2s
Calculated
32.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
8.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
113hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
111hp/t83kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
251Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
911km566mi
Calculated
1,017km632mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,143cc131cu in
2,231cc136cu in
Length
4,686mm184in
4,710mm185in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,480mm58in
Wheelbase
2,840mm112in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,588mm63in
1,550mm61in
Rear track
1,570mm62in
1,550mm61in
Trunk volume
480L
509L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
41L
60L
CO2 emissions
117g/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 220dToyota Avensis III Facelift 2012 2.2 D-CATPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 220d: Power / Torque
  • Toyota Avensis III Facelift 2012 2.2 D-CAT: 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
ToyotaAvensis IIIFacelift 20122.2 D-CAT3,600 rpm2,000-2,800 rpm3,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 220dToyotaAvensis IIIFacelift 20122.2 D-CAT
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
8.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
8.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.2 s
32.9 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
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
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
149 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
ToyotaAvensis IIIFacelift 20122.2 D-CAT
177 hp
132 kW

Toyota Avensis III Facelift 2012 2.2 D-CAT has 7 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 220d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 220d and Toyota Avensis III Facelift 2012 2.2 D-CAT: 7 hp (5 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
ToyotaAvensis IIIFacelift 20122.2 D-CAT
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 (W205)C 220d
1,505 kg
3,318 lb
ToyotaAvensis IIIFacelift 20122.2 D-CAT
1,595 kg
3,516 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
ToyotaAvensis IIIFacelift 20122.2 D-CAT
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 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
ToyotaAvensis IIIFacelift 20122.2 D-CAT8.5 s

Although Toyota Avensis III Facelift 2012 2.2 D-CAT has more power, Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 220d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 220d and Toyota Avensis III Facelift 2012 2.2 D-CAT: 0.7 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
ToyotaAvensis IIIFacelift 20122.2 D-CAT
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 220d and Toyota Avensis III Facelift 2012 2.2 D-CAT: 1.4 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
ToyotaAvensis IIIFacelift 20122.2 D-CAT
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 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
ToyotaAvensis IIIFacelift 20122.2 D-CAT
1,017 km
632 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
ToyotaAvensis IIIFacelift 20122.2 D-CAT
177 hp
132 kW
8.5 s
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 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
ToyotaAvensis IIIFacelift 20122.2 D-CAT
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
509 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
4,710 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,480 mm
58.3 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
ToyotaAvensis IIIFacelift 20122.2 D-CAT
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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
ToyotaAvensis IIIFacelift 20122.2 D-CAT
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
8.5 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 220d
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
ToyotaAvensis IIIFacelift 20122.2 D-CAT
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 220dToyotaAvensis IIIFacelift 20122.2 D-CAT
Power
170 hp
127 kW
177 hp
132 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
8.5 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Lightness
1,505 kg
3,318 lb
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
Fuel consumption
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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
509 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
4,710 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,480 mm
58.3 in
Range score
911 km
566 mi
1,017 km
632 mi
CO2 score
117 g/km
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Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
509 L
18.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 220dToyota Avensis III Facelift 2012 2.2 D-CAT
Consumption4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.88 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.67 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used675 L178 US gal148 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,181 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Is 90 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Toyota Avensis III Facelift 2012 2.2 D-CAT

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 106 km (66 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 29 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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