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

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

C 300d

245 hp1950 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2021
VS

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205)

C 300

245 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2016-2018

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    245 hp
    183 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    151 g/km
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    65/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300dMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 300
Power
245hp183kW
245hp183kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,630kg3,594lb
1,455kg3,208lb
Gross weight
2,285kg5,038lb
2,095kg4,619lb
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
57.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
59.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
17.7s
Calculated
18.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
168hp/t126kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
307Nm/t205lb-ft/ton
Calculated
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
719km447mi
Calculated
971km603mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,950cc119cu 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
41L
66L
CO2 emissions
151g/km
154g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300dMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 300PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300d: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 300: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d-1,600-2,400 rpm2,650 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 3005,500 rpm1,300-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300dMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 300
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.7 s
18.4 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
6.2 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 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)Facelift 2018C 300d
245 hp
183 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 300
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)Facelift 2018C 300d
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 300
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)Facelift 2018C 300d
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 300
1,455 kg
3,208 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)Facelift 2018C 300d
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 300
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)Facelift 2018C 300d5.7 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 3005.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300d and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 300: 0.2 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)Facelift 2018C 300d
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 300
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 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: 1.1 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)Facelift 2018C 300d
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 300
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d
719 km
447 mi
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 300
971 km
603 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d
245 hp
183 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 300
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)Facelift 2018C 300d
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 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
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

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)Facelift 2018C 300d
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
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-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)Facelift 2018C 300d
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
5.7 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 300
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 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)Facelift 2018C 300d
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300dMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 300
Power
245 hp
183 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 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
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
Fuel consumption
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 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
719 km
447 mi
971 km
603 mi
CO2 score
151 g/km
154 g/km
Trunk score
-
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 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) Facelift 2018 C 300dMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 300
Consumption5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.98 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.05 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used855 L226 US gal188 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,496 LC/year1,785 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Emits 3 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Heaviest

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 300

  • Is 175 kg lighter
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 251 km (156 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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