Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 220dvsMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180

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 ccDieselRWDManualTwin-turboSedan2014-2018
VS

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206)

C 180

170 hp1496 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2021-present

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    234 km/h
    145 mph
  • Most powerful
    170 hp
    127 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,475 kg
    3,252 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    115 hp/t
    86 kW/t
    8.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.7 L/100 km
    63.6 mpg US
    76.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    976 km
    607 mi
  • 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 220dMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180
Power
170hp127kW
170hp127kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,475kg3,252lb
1,550kg3,417lb
Gross weight
2,115kg4,663lb
2,250kg4,960lb
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
75.1s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
75.6s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.1s
8.6s
0-200 km/h
30.0s
Calculated
32.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.7s
Calculated
8.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.7L/100 km63.6mpg US76.3mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
115hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
110hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
271Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
161Nm/t108lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
976km607mi
Calculated
615km382mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,143cc131cu in
1,496cc91cu in
Length
4,686mm184in
4,751mm187in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,820mm72in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,437mm57in
Wheelbase
2,840mm112in
2,865mm113in
Front track
1,588mm63in
1,601mm63in
Rear track
1,570mm62in
1,613mm64in
Ground clearance
92mm4in
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Trunk volume
480L
455L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
41L
40L
CO2 emissions
109g/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 220dMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 220d: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180: 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
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 1805,500-6,100 rpm1,800-4,000 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 220dMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.7 s
8.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.1 s
8.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.0 s
32.0 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
7.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
95 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
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180
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
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180
250 Nm
184 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
1,475 kg
3,252 lb
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180
1,550 kg
3,417 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
234 km/h
145 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180
231 km/h
144 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 220d8.1 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 1808.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 220d and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180: 0.5 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
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 220d and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180: 2.3 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
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 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
976 km
607 mi
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180
615 km
382 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
8.1 s
234 km/h
145 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180
170 hp
127 kW
8.6 s
231 km/h
144 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/h8.1 s
Top speed
234 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
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 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

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/h8.1 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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 (W205)C 220d
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
8.1 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
8.6 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
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 220dMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180
Power
170 hp
127 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.1 s
8.6 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,475 kg
3,252 lb
1,550 kg
3,417 lb
Fuel consumption
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,751 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,437 mm
56.6 in
Range score
976 km
607 mi
615 km
382 mi
CO2 score
109 g/km
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Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 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 220dMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180
Consumption4.2 L/100 km56 mpg US67.3 mpg UK6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.35 LC100 km11.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi11.83 LC100 mi18.31 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used630 L166 US gal139 UK gal975 L258 US gal214 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,103 LC/year1,706 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 75 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 361 km (224 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 25 L more trunk volume

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

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

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