Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250 · Stage 3vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250 · Stage 2vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250 · Stage 1vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250

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

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205)

C 250 (Stage 3)

317 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2016-2018
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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205)

C 250 (Stage 2)

274 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2016-2018
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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205)

C 250 (Stage 1)

249 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2016-2018
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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205)

C 250

211 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250 (Stage 3) 317 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    283 km/h
    176 mph
  • Most powerful
    317 hp
    236 kW
  • Highest torque
    543 Nm
    400 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,405 kg
    3,097 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    225 hp/t
    168 kW/t
    4.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    139 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,065 km
    661 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    74/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250 (Stage 3)317 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250 (Stage 2)274 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250 (Stage 1)249 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250211 hp
Power
317hp236kW+106 hp
274hp205kW+63 hp
249hp186kW+38 hp
211hp157kW
Torque
543Nm400lb-ft+193 Nm
473Nm348lb-ft+123 Nm
427Nm315lb-ft+77 Nm
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,405kg3,097lb
1,405kg3,097lb
1,405kg3,097lb
1,405kg3,097lb
Gross weight
2,045kg4,508lb
2,045kg4,508lb
2,045kg4,508lb
2,045kg4,508lb
Top speed
283 km/h
176 mph
+23 km/h
270 km/h
168 mph
+10 km/h
262 km/h
163 mph
+2 km/h
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
51.0s99% target: 280 km/h / 174 mph-14.8 s
Calculated
55.0s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph-10.8 s
Calculated
57.6s99% target: 259 km/h / 161 mph-8.2 s
Calculated
65.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s-1.5 s
5.5s-1.0 s
5.9s-0.6 s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
13.9s-6.4 s
Calculated
16.1s-4.2 s
Calculated
17.8s-2.5 s
Calculated
20.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s-1.4 s
Calculated
5.3s-0.9 s
Calculated
5.6s-0.6 s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s-1.6 s
Calculated
13.4s-1.0 s
Calculated
13.8s-0.6 s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
225hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
195hp/t146kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
177hp/t132kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
386Nm/t258lb-ft/ton
Calculated
336Nm/t225lb-ft/ton
Calculated
304Nm/t203lb-ft/ton
Calculated
249Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,065km661mi
Calculated
1,065km661mi
Calculated
1,065km661mi
Calculated
1,065km661mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,686mm184in
4,686mm184in
4,686mm184in
4,686mm184in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,810mm71in
1,810mm71in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,442mm57in
1,442mm57in
1,442mm57in
Wheelbase
2,840mm112in
2,840mm112in
2,840mm112in
2,840mm112in
Front track
1,588mm63in
1,588mm63in
1,588mm63in
1,588mm63in
Rear track
1,570mm62in
1,570mm62in
1,570mm62in
1,570mm62in
Ground clearance
92mm4in
92mm4in
92mm4in
92mm4in
Trunk volume
480L
480L
480L
480L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
66L
66L
66L
CO2 emissions
139g/km
139g/km
139g/km
139g/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 250 (Stage 3) 317 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250 (Stage 2) 274 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250 (Stage 1) 249 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250 211 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250 (Stage 3) 317 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250 (Stage 2) 274 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250 (Stage 1) 249 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250 211 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250 (Stage 3)317 hp5,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250 (Stage 2)274 hp5,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250 (Stage 1)249 hp5,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250211 hp5,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250 (Stage 3)317 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250 (Stage 2)274 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250 (Stage 1)249 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250211 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
5.3 s
5.6 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
5.5 s
5.9 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.9 s
16.1 s
17.8 s
20.3 s
Top speed
283 km/h
176 mph
270 km/h
168 mph
262 km/h
163 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.1 s
6.3 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
9.0 s
9.2 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
11.4 s
11.7 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
13.4 s
13.8 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
192 km/h
119 mph
182 km/h
113 mph
177 km/h
110 mph
169 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250 (Stage 3) 317 hp has 106 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250 211 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250 211 hp and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250 (Stage 3) 317 hp: 106 hp (79 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / 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 250 (Stage 3)317 hp
283 km/h
176 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250 (Stage 2)274 hp
270 km/h
168 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250 (Stage 1)249 hp
262 km/h
163 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250211 hp
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250 (Stage 3) 317 hp and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250 211 hp: 1.5 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250 (Stage 2) 274 hp and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250 (Stage 1) 249 hp, separated by only 0.3 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 250 (Stage 3)317 hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250 (Stage 2)274 hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250 (Stage 1)249 hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250211 hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

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 250 (Stage 3)317 hp
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250 (Stage 2)274 hp
195 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250 (Stage 1)249 hp
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250211 hp
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250 (Stage 3)317 hp
317 hp
236 kW
5.0 s
283 km/h
176 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250 (Stage 2)274 hp
274 hp
205 kW
5.5 s
270 km/h
168 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250 (Stage 1)249 hp
249 hp
186 kW
5.9 s
262 km/h
163 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250211 hp
211 hp
157 kW
6.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 250 (Stage 3)317 hp
Power
317 hp
236 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
283 km/h
176 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 (W205)C 250 (Stage 2)274 hp
Power
274 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
270 km/h
168 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 (W205)C 250 (Stage 1)249 hp
Power
249 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 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 (W205)C 250211 hp
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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

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 250 (Stage 3)317 hp
Power
317 hp
236 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
283 km/h
176 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250 (Stage 2)274 hp
Power
274 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
270 km/h
168 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250 (Stage 1)249 hp
Power
249 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250211 hp
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250 (Stage 3) 317 hp 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 250 (Stage 3)317 hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
5.0 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250 (Stage 2)274 hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
5.5 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250 (Stage 1)249 hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
5.9 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250211 hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.5 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 250 (Stage 3)317 hp
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250 (Stage 2)274 hp
195 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250 (Stage 1)249 hp
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250211 hp
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250 (Stage 3)317 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250 (Stage 2)274 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250 (Stage 1)249 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250211 hp
Power
317 hp
236 kW
274 hp
205 kW
249 hp
186 kW
211 hp
157 kW
Torque
543 Nm
400 lb-ft
473 Nm
348 lb-ft
427 Nm
315 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
5.5 s
5.9 s
6.5 s
Top speed
283 km/h
176 mph
270 km/h
168 mph
262 km/h
163 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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
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
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
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Range score
1,065 km
661 mi
1,065 km
661 mi
1,065 km
661 mi
1,065 km
661 mi
CO2 score
139 g/km
139 g/km
139 g/km
139 g/km
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
195 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250 (Stage 3) 317 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250 (Stage 2) 274 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250 (Stage 1) 249 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250 211 hp
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year1,628 LC/year1,628 LC/year1,628 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250 (Stage 3) 317 hp

  • Has 42 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 30 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
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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