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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) · Facelift 2018 C 300vsMercedes-Benz EQE (V295) EQE 300 100 kWh

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

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

C 300

258 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2019-2021
VS

Mercedes-Benz EQE (V295)

EQE 300 100 kWh

265 hpElectricRWDAutomaticSedan2025-present

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,540 kg
    3,395 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    168 hp/t
    125 kW/t
    6.0 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300Mercedes-BenzEQE (V295)EQE 300 100 kWh
Power
258hp192kW
265hp198kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
550Nm406lb-ft
Curb weight
1,540kg3,395lb
2,300kg5,071lb
Gross weight
2,195kg4,839lb
2,975kg6,559lb
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
55.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
60.0s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
17.5s
Calculated
27.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
168hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
115hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
240Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
239Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
943km586mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
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Length
4,686mm184in
4,946mm195in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,961mm77in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,510mm59in
Wheelbase
2,840mm112in
3,120mm123in
Front track
1,588mm63in
1,633mm64in
Rear track-
1,642mm65in
Ground clearance
92mm4in
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Trunk volume
455L
430L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
-
CO2 emissions
160g/km
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Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

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Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300Mercedes-BenzEQE (V295)EQE 300 100 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.5 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
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
178 km/h
110 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz EQE (V295) EQE 300 100 kWh has 7 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300 and Mercedes-Benz EQE (V295) EQE 300 100 kWh: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzEQE (V295)EQE 300 100 kWh
550 Nm
406 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 300
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Mercedes-BenzEQE (V295)EQE 300 100 kWh
2,300 kg
5,071 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 300
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzEQE (V295)EQE 300 100 kWh
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

Although Mercedes-Benz EQE (V295) EQE 300 100 kWh has more power, Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300 and Mercedes-Benz EQE (V295) EQE 300 100 kWh: 1.2 s.

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 300
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzEQE (V295)EQE 300 100 kWh
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300
258 hp
192 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzEQE (V295)EQE 300 100 kWh
265 hp
198 kW
6.9 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)Facelift 2018C 300
Power
258 hp
192 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
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Mercedes-BenzEQE (V295)EQE 300 100 kWh
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,946 mm
194.7 in
Height
1,510 mm
59.4 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300Mercedes-BenzEQE (V295)EQE 300 100 kWh
Power
258 hp
192 kW
265 hp
198 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
2,300 kg
5,071 lb
Fuel consumption
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,946 mm
194.7 in
Height
1,510 mm
59.4 in
Range score
943 km
586 mi
-
CO2 score
160 g/km
-
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 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) Facelift 2018 C 300
Consumption7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.71 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,838 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Is 760 kg lighter
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 35 km/h (22 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 52 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 25 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

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