Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200vsMercedes-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 (W206)

C 200

204 hp1496 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2021-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205)

C 250d

204 hp2143 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • 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
  • Best estimated range
    1,320 km
    820 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200

  • Fastest top speed
    246 km/h
    153 mph
  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • Lightest
    1,575 kg
    3,472 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    130 hp/t
    97 kW/t
    7.7 kg/hp
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d
Power
204hp152kW
204hp152kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,575kg3,472lb
1,585kg3,494lb
Gross weight
2,265kg4,993lb
2,225kg4,905lb
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
To 99% top speed
68.1s99% target: 244 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
65.3s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
24.2s
Calculated
23.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
130hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
129hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
190Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
315Nm/t211lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
758km471mi
Calculated
1,320km820mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,496cc91cu in
2,143cc131cu in
Length
4,751mm187in
4,686mm184in
Width
1,820mm72in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,437mm57in
1,442mm57in
Wheelbase
2,865mm113in
2,840mm112in
Front track
1,582mm62in
1,588mm63in
Rear track
1,594mm63in
1,570mm62in
Ground clearance-
92mm4in
Trunk volume
455L
480L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
66L
CO2 emissions-
132g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 2005,800-6,100 rpm1,800-4,000 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d3,800 rpm1,600-1,800 rpm4,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.2 s
23.7 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
161 km/h
100 mph
163 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200
204 hp
152 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d
204 hp
152 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200
1,575 kg
3,472 lb
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d
1,585 kg
3,494 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 (W206)C 200
246 km/h
153 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d
242 km/h
150 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 (W206)C 2007.3 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d6.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250d and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200: 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 (W206)C 200
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250d and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200: 1.6 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 (W206)C 200
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200
758 km
471 mi
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d
1,320 km
820 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200
204 hp
152 kW
7.3 s
246 km/h
153 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d
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 (W206)C 200
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 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
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d
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 (W206)C 200
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d
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 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 (W206)C 200
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
7.3 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d
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 (W206)C 200
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d
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 (W206)C 200Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d
Power
204 hp
152 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
6.8 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
Lightness
1,575 kg
3,472 lb
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
758 km
471 mi
1,320 km
820 mi
CO2 score
-
132 g/km
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 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 (W206) C 200Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250d
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km8.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi14.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal750 L198 US gal165 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year1,313 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200

  • Is 10 kg lighter
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250d

  • Has 200 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 562 km (349 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 25 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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