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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 300vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) · Facelift 2018 C 300d

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

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205)

C 300

245 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2015-2016
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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) · Facelift 2018

C 300d

245 hp1950 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2021

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300d

  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    142 g/km
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    65/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 300

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    245 hp
    183 kW
  • Lightest
    1,455 kg
    3,208 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    168 hp/t
    126 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    971 km
    603 mi

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 300Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d
Power
245hp183kW
245hp183kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,455kg3,208lb
1,560kg3,439lb
Gross weight
2,095kg4,619lb
2,215kg4,883lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
59.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
58.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
18.4s
Calculated
18.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
168hp/t126kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
321Nm/t214lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
971km603mi
Calculated
759km472mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,950cc119cu in
Length
4,686mm184in
4,686mm184in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,442mm57in
Wheelbase
2,840mm112in
2,840mm112in
Front track
1,588mm63in
1,588mm63in
Rear track
1,570mm62in
-
Ground clearance-
92mm4in
Trunk volume
480L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
41L
CO2 emissions
157g/km
142g/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 300Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 300: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 3005,500 rpm1,300-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d-1,600-2,400 rpm2,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 300Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.4 s
18.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
175 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 300
245 hp
183 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d
245 hp
183 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 300
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d
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 (W205)C 300
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d
1,560 kg
3,439 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 300
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 3005.9 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d5.9 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 300
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300d and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 300: 1.4 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 (W205)C 300
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 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 300
971 km
603 mi
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d
759 km
472 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 300
245 hp
183 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d
245 hp
183 kW
5.9 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 300
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 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
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
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 300
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300d 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 300
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
5.9 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
5.9 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 300
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 300Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d
Power
245 hp
183 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
Fuel consumption
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 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-
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Range score
971 km
603 mi
759 km
472 mi
CO2 score
157 g/km
142 g/km
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 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 (W205) C 300Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300d
Consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.90 LC100 km9.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.15 LC100 mi15.21 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal810 L214 US gal178 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,785 LC/year1,418 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 300

  • Is 105 kg lighter
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 211 km (131 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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