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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 300vsToyota Camry VII (XV50) · Facelift 2014 3.5 V6

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
VS

Toyota Camry VII (XV50) · Facelift 2014

3.5 V6

250 hp3456 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2014-2017

Comparison overview

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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
  • Highest torque
    370 Nm
    273 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,455 kg
    3,208 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    168 hp/t
    126 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    157 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    971 km
    603 mi
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 300ToyotaCamry VII (XV50)Facelift 20143.5 V6
Power
245hp183kW
250hp186kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
346Nm255lb-ft
Curb weight
1,455kg3,208lb
1,540kg3,395lb
Gross weight
2,095kg4,619lb
2,100kg4,630lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
59.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
59.1s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
18.4s
Calculated
27.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
168hp/t126kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
162hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
225Nm/t150lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
971km603mi
Calculated
753km468mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
3,456cc211cu in
Length
4,686mm184in
4,850mm191in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,825mm72in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,480mm58in
Wheelbase
2,840mm112in
2,775mm109in
Front track
1,588mm63in
1,575mm62in
Rear track
1,570mm62in
1,565mm62in
Trunk volume
480L
483L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
70L
CO2 emissions
157g/km
215g/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 300Toyota Camry VII (XV50) Facelift 2014 3.5 V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 300: Power / Torque
  • Toyota Camry VII (XV50) Facelift 2014 3.5 V6: 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
ToyotaCamry VII (XV50)Facelift 20143.5 V66,200 rpm4,700 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 300ToyotaCamry VII (XV50)Facelift 20143.5 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.4 s
27.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 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 300
245 hp
183 kW
ToyotaCamry VII (XV50)Facelift 20143.5 V6
250 hp
186 kW

Toyota Camry VII (XV50) Facelift 2014 3.5 V6 has 5 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 300.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 300 and Toyota Camry VII (XV50) Facelift 2014 3.5 V6: 5 hp (4 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
ToyotaCamry VII (XV50)Facelift 20143.5 V6
346 Nm
255 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
ToyotaCamry VII (XV50)Facelift 20143.5 V6
1,540 kg
3,395 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
ToyotaCamry VII (XV50)Facelift 20143.5 V6
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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
ToyotaCamry VII (XV50)Facelift 20143.5 V67.1 s

Although Toyota Camry VII (XV50) Facelift 2014 3.5 V6 has more power, Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 300 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 300 and Toyota Camry VII (XV50) Facelift 2014 3.5 V6: 1.2 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
ToyotaCamry VII (XV50)Facelift 20143.5 V6
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 300 and Toyota Camry VII (XV50) Facelift 2014 3.5 V6: 2.5 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
ToyotaCamry VII (XV50)Facelift 20143.5 V6
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 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
ToyotaCamry VII (XV50)Facelift 20143.5 V6
753 km
468 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
ToyotaCamry VII (XV50)Facelift 20143.5 V6
250 hp
186 kW
7.1 s
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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
ToyotaCamry VII (XV50)Facelift 20143.5 V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
483 L
17.1 cu ft
Length
4,850 mm
190.9 in
Height
1,480 mm
58.3 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
ToyotaCamry VII (XV50)Facelift 20143.5 V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 300 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
ToyotaCamry VII (XV50)Facelift 20143.5 V6
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
7.1 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
ToyotaCamry VII (XV50)Facelift 20143.5 V6
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 300ToyotaCamry VII (XV50)Facelift 20143.5 V6
Power
245 hp
183 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
346 Nm
255 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Fuel consumption
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 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
483 L
17.1 cu ft
Length
4,850 mm
190.9 in
Height
1,480 mm
58.3 in
Range score
971 km
603 mi
753 km
468 mi
CO2 score
157 g/km
215 g/km
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
483 L
17.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
Overall
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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 300Toyota Camry VII (XV50) Facelift 2014 3.5 V6
Consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.90 LC100 km16.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.15 LC100 mi26.19 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,785 LC/year2,441 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 300

  • Has 24 Nm more
  • Is 85 kg lighter
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 35 km/h (22 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 218 km (135 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 58 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

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