Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 220dvsMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013 E 220 BlueTEC

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 E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013

E 220 BlueTEC

170 hp2143 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2014-2016

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 overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 220dMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTEC
Power
170hp127kW
170hp127kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,475kg3,252lb
1,685kg3,715lb
Gross weight
2,115kg4,663lb
2,345kg5,170lb
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
75.1s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
76.4s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.1s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
30.0s
Calculated
32.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.7s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.7L/100 km63.6mpg US76.3mpg UK
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
115hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
101hp/t75kW/t46hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
271Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
237Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
976km607mi
Calculated
1,255km780mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,143cc131cu in
2,143cc131cu in
Length
4,686mm184in
4,879mm192in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,854mm73in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,474mm58in
Wheelbase
2,840mm112in
2,874mm113in
Front track
1,588mm63in
1,598mm63in
Rear track
1,570mm62in
1,614mm64in
Ground clearance
92mm4in
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Trunk volume
480L
490L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
41L
59L
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 E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 220 BlueTECPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 220d: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 220 BlueTEC: 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-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTEC3,000-4,200 rpm1,400-2,800 rpm4,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 220dMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTEC
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.7 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.1 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.0 s
32.0 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
95 mph
150 km/h
94 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-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTEC
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-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTEC
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
1,475 kg
3,252 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTEC
1,685 kg
3,715 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-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTEC
230 km/h
143 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-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTEC8.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 220d and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 220 BlueTEC: 0.1 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-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTEC
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 220d and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 220 BlueTEC: 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 (W205)C 220d
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTEC
101 hp/t
75 kW/t
9.9 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-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTEC
1,255 km
780 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-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTEC
170 hp
127 kW
8.2 s
230 km/h
143 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-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTEC
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,879 mm
192.1 in
Height
1,474 mm
58.0 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-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTEC
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 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-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTEC
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
8.2 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-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTEC
101 hp/t
75 kW/t
9.9 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 220dMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTEC
Power
170 hp
127 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.1 s
8.2 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,475 kg
3,252 lb
1,685 kg
3,715 lb
Fuel consumption
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 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
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,879 mm
192.1 in
Height
1,474 mm
58.0 in
Range score
976 km
607 mi
1,255 km
780 mi
CO2 score
109 g/km
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Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
101 hp/t
75 kW/t
9.9 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 (W205) C 220dMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 220 BlueTEC
Consumption4.2 L/100 km56 mpg US67.3 mpg UK4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.35 LC100 km8.23 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi11.83 LC100 mi13.24 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used630 L166 US gal139 UK gal705 L186 US gal155 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,103 LC/year1,234 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Is 210 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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