Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250dvsMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 220d

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

204 hp2143 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2016-2018
VS

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206)

C 220d

200 hp1993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2021-present

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    242 km/h
    150 mph
  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,585 kg
    3,494 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    129 hp/t
    96 kW/t
    7.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 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 practicality score
    74/100

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 220d

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.0 L/100 km
    58.8 mpg US
    70.6 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250dMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 220d
Power
204hp152kW
200hp149kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,585kg3,494lb
1,705kg3,759lb
Gross weight
2,225kg4,905lb
2,400kg5,291lb
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
239 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
65.3s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
68.1s99% target: 237 km/h / 147 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
23.7s
Calculated
25.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
129hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
117hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
315Nm/t211lb-ft/ton
Calculated
258Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,320km820mi
Calculated
833km518mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,143cc131cu in
1,993cc122cu in
Length
4,686mm184in
4,751mm187in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,820mm72in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,437mm57in
Wheelbase
2,840mm112in
2,865mm113in
Front track
1,588mm63in
1,582mm62in
Rear track
1,570mm62in
1,594mm63in
Ground clearance
92mm4in
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Trunk volume
480L
455L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
40L
CO2 emissions
132g/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 250dMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 220dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250d: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 220d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d3,800 rpm1,600-1,800 rpm4,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 220d4,200 rpm1,800-2,800 rpm4,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250dMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 220d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.7 s
25.9 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
239 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
101 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d
204 hp
152 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 220d
200 hp
149 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250d has 4 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 220d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 220d and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250d: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 220d
440 Nm
325 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 250d
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 220d
1,705 kg
3,759 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 250d
242 km/h
150 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 220d
239 km/h
149 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 250d6.8 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 220d7.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250d and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 220d: 0.6 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
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 220d
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 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
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 220d
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.5 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 250d
1,320 km
820 mi
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 220d
833 km
518 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d
204 hp
152 kW
6.8 s
242 km/h
150 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 220d
200 hp
149 kW
7.4 s
239 km/h
149 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
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
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 220d
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
239 km/h
149 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

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
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-BenzC-class (W206)C 220d
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
239 km/h
149 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 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 (W205)C 250d
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
6.8 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 220d
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
7.4 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
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 220d
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250dMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 220d
Power
204 hp
152 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
7.4 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
239 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
1,705 kg
3,759 lb
Fuel consumption
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 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
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,751 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,437 mm
56.6 in
Range score
1,320 km
820 mi
833 km
518 mi
CO2 score
132 g/km
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Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250dMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 220d
Consumption5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.75 LC100 km8.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.08 LC100 mi13.52 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used750 L198 US gal165 UK gal720 L190 US gal158 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,313 LC/year1,260 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 120 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 487 km (302 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 25 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

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