Car comparison

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

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

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205)

C 250d (Stage 3)

316 hp2143 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2014-2016
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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205)

C 250d (Stage 2)

275 hp2143 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2014-2016
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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205)

C 250d (Stage 1)

245 hp2143 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2014-2016
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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205)

C 250d

204 hp2143 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2014-2016

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250d (Stage 3) 316 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    282 km/h
    175 mph
  • Most powerful
    316 hp
    236 kW
  • Highest torque
    800 Nm
    590 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,520 kg
    3,351 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    208 hp/t
    155 kW/t
    4.8 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
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    117 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,467 km
    911 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    78/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d (Stage 3)316 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d (Stage 2)275 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d (Stage 1)245 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d204 hp
Power
316hp236kW+112 hp
275hp205kW+71 hp
245hp183kW+41 hp
204hp152kW
Torque
800Nm590lb-ft+300 Nm
700Nm516lb-ft+200 Nm
625Nm461lb-ft+125 Nm
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,520kg3,351lb
1,520kg3,351lb
1,520kg3,351lb
1,520kg3,351lb
Gross weight
2,160kg4,762lb
2,160kg4,762lb
2,160kg4,762lb
2,160kg4,762lb
Top speed
282 km/h
175 mph
+35 km/h
269 km/h
167 mph
+22 km/h
260 km/h
162 mph
+13 km/h
247 km/h
153 mph
To 99% top speed
52.1s99% target: 279 km/h / 173 mph-12.2 s
Calculated
55.7s99% target: 266 km/h / 165 mph-8.6 s
Calculated
59.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph-5.3 s
Calculated
64.4s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s-1.6 s
5.5s-1.1 s
5.9s-0.7 s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
14.1s-8.1 s
Calculated
16.2s-6.0 s
Calculated
18.3s-3.9 s
Calculated
22.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s-1.5 s
Calculated
5.2s-1.1 s
Calculated
5.6s-0.7 s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK
3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK
3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK
3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.8s-1.7 s
Calculated
13.4s-1.2 s
Calculated
13.8s-0.7 s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
208hp/t155kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
181hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
134hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
526Nm/t352lb-ft/ton
Calculated
461Nm/t308lb-ft/ton
Calculated
411Nm/t275lb-ft/ton
Calculated
329Nm/t220lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,467km911mi
Calculated
1,467km911mi
Calculated
1,467km911mi
Calculated
1,467km911mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,143cc131cu in
2,143cc131cu in
2,143cc131cu in
2,143cc131cu 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
117g/km
117g/km
117g/km
117g/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 250d (Stage 3) 316 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250d (Stage 2) 275 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250d (Stage 1) 245 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250d 204 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250d (Stage 3) 316 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250d (Stage 2) 275 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250d (Stage 1) 245 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250d 204 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d (Stage 3)316 hp3,800 rpm1,600-1,800 rpm4,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d (Stage 2)275 hp3,800 rpm1,600-1,800 rpm4,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d (Stage 1)245 hp3,800 rpm1,600-1,800 rpm4,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d204 hp3,800 rpm1,600-1,800 rpm4,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d (Stage 3)316 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d (Stage 2)275 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d (Stage 1)245 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d204 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
5.2 s
5.6 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
5.5 s
5.9 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.1 s
16.2 s
18.3 s
22.2 s
Top speed
282 km/h
175 mph
269 km/h
167 mph
260 km/h
162 mph
247 km/h
153 mph
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
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
11.4 s
11.7 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
13.4 s
13.8 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
191 km/h
119 mph
182 km/h
113 mph
175 km/h
109 mph
165 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250d (Stage 3) 316 hp has 112 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250d 204 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250d 204 hp and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250d (Stage 3) 316 hp: 112 hp (84 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

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 250d (Stage 3) 316 hp and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250d 204 hp: 1.6 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250d (Stage 2) 275 hp and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250d (Stage 1) 245 hp, separated by only 0.4 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 250d (Stage 3)316 hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d (Stage 2)275 hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d (Stage 1)245 hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d204 hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 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 250d (Stage 3)316 hp
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d (Stage 2)275 hp
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d (Stage 1)245 hp
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d204 hp
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.5 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 250d (Stage 3)316 hp
316 hp
236 kW
5.0 s
282 km/h
175 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d (Stage 2)275 hp
275 hp
205 kW
5.5 s
269 km/h
167 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d (Stage 1)245 hp
245 hp
183 kW
5.9 s
260 km/h
162 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d204 hp
204 hp
152 kW
6.6 s
247 km/h
153 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 250d (Stage 3)316 hp
Power
316 hp
236 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
282 km/h
175 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 250d (Stage 2)275 hp
Power
275 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 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 250d (Stage 1)245 hp
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
260 km/h
162 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 250d204 hp
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 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 250d (Stage 3)316 hp
Power
316 hp
236 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
282 km/h
175 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d (Stage 2)275 hp
Power
275 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d (Stage 1)245 hp
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
260 km/h
162 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d204 hp
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250d (Stage 3) 316 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 250d (Stage 3)316 hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
5.0 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d (Stage 2)275 hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
5.5 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d (Stage 1)245 hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
5.9 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d204 hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
6.6 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 250d (Stage 3)316 hp
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d (Stage 2)275 hp
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d (Stage 1)245 hp
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d204 hp
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d (Stage 3)316 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d (Stage 2)275 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d (Stage 1)245 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d204 hp
Power
316 hp
236 kW
275 hp
205 kW
245 hp
183 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
625 Nm
461 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
5.5 s
5.9 s
6.6 s
Top speed
282 km/h
175 mph
269 km/h
167 mph
260 km/h
162 mph
247 km/h
153 mph
Lightness
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
Fuel consumption
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 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
1,467 km
911 mi
1,467 km
911 mi
1,467 km
911 mi
1,467 km
911 mi
CO2 score
117 g/km
117 g/km
117 g/km
117 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
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250d (Stage 3) 316 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250d (Stage 2) 275 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250d (Stage 1) 245 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250d 204 hp
Consumption4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.88 LC100 km7.88 LC100 km7.88 LC100 km7.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.67 LC100 mi12.67 LC100 mi12.67 LC100 mi12.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used675 L178 US gal148 UK gal675 L178 US gal148 UK gal675 L178 US gal148 UK gal675 L178 US gal148 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,181 LC/year1,181 LC/year1,181 LC/year1,181 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250d (Stage 3) 316 hp

  • Has 41 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 27 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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