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 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2016-2018
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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205)

C 250d (Stage 2)

275 hp2143 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2016-2018
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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205)

C 250d (Stage 1)

245 hp2143 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2016-2018
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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205)

C 250d

204 hp2143 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2016-2018

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    275 km/h
    171 mph
  • Most powerful
    316 hp
    236 kW
  • Highest torque
    800 Nm
    590 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,585 kg
    3,494 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    199 hp/t
    149 kW/t
    5.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    132 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,320 km
    820 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    76/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • 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
1,585kg3,494lb
1,585kg3,494lb
1,585kg3,494lb
1,585kg3,494lb
Gross weight
2,225kg4,905lb
2,225kg4,905lb
2,225kg4,905lb
2,225kg4,905lb
Top speed
275 km/h
171 mph
+33 km/h
264 km/h
164 mph
+22 km/h
255 km/h
158 mph
+13 km/h
242 km/h
150 mph
To 99% top speed
53.0s99% target: 272 km/h / 169 mph-12.3 s
Calculated
57.0s99% target: 261 km/h / 162 mph-8.3 s
Calculated
60.2s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph-5.1 s
Calculated
65.3s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s-1.6 s
5.6s-1.2 s
6.1s-0.7 s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
14.9s-8.8 s
Calculated
17.1s-6.5 s
Calculated
19.4s-4.3 s
Calculated
23.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s-1.5 s
Calculated
5.4s-1.1 s
Calculated
5.8s-0.7 s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s-1.7 s
Calculated
13.6s-1.2 s
Calculated
14.0s-0.7 s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
199hp/t149kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
174hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
129hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
505Nm/t338lb-ft/ton
Calculated
442Nm/t296lb-ft/ton
Calculated
394Nm/t264lb-ft/ton
Calculated
315Nm/t211lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,320km820mi
Calculated
1,320km820mi
Calculated
1,320km820mi
Calculated
1,320km820mi
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
132g/km
132g/km
132g/km
132g/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
5.0 s
5.4 s
5.8 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
5.6 s
6.1 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.9 s
17.1 s
19.4 s
23.7 s
Top speed
275 km/h
171 mph
264 km/h
164 mph
255 km/h
158 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.2 s
6.4 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
9.1 s
9.4 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
11.5 s
11.9 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
13.6 s
14.0 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
187 km/h
116 mph
179 km/h
111 mph
172 km/h
107 mph
163 km/h
101 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
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d (Stage 2)275 hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d (Stage 1)245 hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d204 hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 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
199 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d (Stage 2)275 hp
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d (Stage 1)245 hp
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d204 hp
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 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
5.2 s
275 km/h
171 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d (Stage 2)275 hp
275 hp
205 kW
5.6 s
264 km/h
164 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d (Stage 1)245 hp
245 hp
183 kW
6.1 s
255 km/h
158 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d204 hp
204 hp
152 kW
6.8 s
242 km/h
150 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/h5.2 s
Top speed
275 km/h
171 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/h5.6 s
Top speed
264 km/h
164 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/h6.1 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 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/h6.8 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 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/h5.2 s
Top speed
275 km/h
171 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d (Stage 2)275 hp
Power
275 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
264 km/h
164 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d (Stage 1)245 hp
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d204 hp
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 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
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
5.2 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d (Stage 2)275 hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
5.6 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d (Stage 1)245 hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
6.1 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d204 hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
6.8 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
199 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d (Stage 2)275 hp
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d (Stage 1)245 hp
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d204 hp
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 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
5.2 s
5.6 s
6.1 s
6.8 s
Top speed
275 km/h
171 mph
264 km/h
164 mph
255 km/h
158 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
Lightness
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
Fuel consumption
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 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
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
1,320 km
820 mi
1,320 km
820 mi
1,320 km
820 mi
1,320 km
820 mi
CO2 score
132 g/km
132 g/km
132 g/km
132 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
199 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 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
Consumption5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.75 LC100 km8.75 LC100 km8.75 LC100 km8.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.08 LC100 mi14.08 LC100 mi14.08 LC100 mi14.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used750 L198 US gal165 UK gal750 L198 US gal165 UK gal750 L198 US gal165 UK gal750 L198 US gal165 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,313 LC/year1,313 LC/year1,313 LC/year1,313 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 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 26 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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