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

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 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2016-2018
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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) · Facelift 2018

C 300

258 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2021

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 300 245 hp

  • 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
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.7 L/100 km
    27.0 mpg US
    32.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    154 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    971 km
    603 mi
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 300245 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300258 hp
Power
245hp183kW
258hp192kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,455kg3,208lb
1,480kg3,263lb
Gross weight
2,095kg4,619lb
2,135kg4,707lb
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
56.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
18.4s
Calculated
18.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
168hp/t126kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
174hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
971km603mi
Calculated
957km594mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu 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
66L
CO2 emissions
154g/km
158g/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 300 245 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300 258 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 300 245 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300 258 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 300245 hp5,500 rpm1,300-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300258 hp-1,800-4,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 300245 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300258 hp
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
18.0 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
2.6 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
176 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 300245 hp
245 hp
183 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300258 hp
258 hp
192 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300 258 hp has 13 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 300 245 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 300 245 hp and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300 258 hp: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 300245 hp
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300258 hp
370 Nm
273 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 300245 hp
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300258 hp
1,480 kg
3,263 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 300245 hp
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300258 hp
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 300245 hp5.9 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300258 hp5.9 s

Although Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300 258 hp has more power, Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 300 245 hp is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

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 300245 hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300258 hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 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 300245 hp
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300258 hp
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 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 300245 hp
971 km
603 mi
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300258 hp
957 km
594 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 300245 hp
245 hp
183 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300258 hp
258 hp
192 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 300245 hp
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 300258 hp
Power
258 hp
192 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 300245 hp
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 300258 hp
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300 258 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 300245 hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
5.9 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300258 hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 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 300245 hp
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 300258 hp
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 300245 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300258 hp
Power
245 hp
183 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 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
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
Fuel consumption
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 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-
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Range score
971 km
603 mi
957 km
594 mi
CO2 score
154 g/km
158 g/km
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 300 245 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300 258 hp
Consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.90 LC100 km12.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.15 LC100 mi19.43 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,785 LC/year1,811 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 300 245 hp

  • Is 25 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 14 km (9 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 4 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

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