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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) · Facelift 2018 C 300 · Stage 3vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) · Facelift 2018 C 300 · Stage 2vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) · Facelift 2018 C 300 · Stage 1vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) · Facelift 2018 C 300

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

C 300 (Stage 3)

387 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2021
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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) · Facelift 2018

C 300 (Stage 2)

335 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2021
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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) · Facelift 2018

C 300 (Stage 1)

304 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2021
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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) · Facelift 2018

C 300

258 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2021

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300 (Stage 3) 387 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    292 km/h
    181 mph
  • Most powerful
    387 hp
    289 kW
  • Highest torque
    574 Nm
    423 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,480 kg
    3,263 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    261 hp/t
    195 kW/t
    3.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.3 L/100 km
    25.3 mpg US
    30.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    158 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    957 km
    594 mi
  • Best overall score
    79/100
  • Best performance score
    80/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300 (Stage 3)387 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300 (Stage 2)335 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300 (Stage 1)304 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300258 hp
Power
387hp289kW+129 hp
335hp250kW+77 hp
304hp227kW+46 hp
258hp192kW
Torque
574Nm423lb-ft+204 Nm
500Nm368lb-ft+130 Nm
451Nm333lb-ft+81 Nm
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,480kg3,263lb
1,480kg3,263lb
1,480kg3,263lb
1,480kg3,263lb
Gross weight
2,135kg4,707lb
2,135kg4,707lb
2,135kg4,707lb
2,135kg4,707lb
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
+32 km/h
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
+30 km/h
Calculated
273 km/h
170 mph
+13 km/h
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
45.2s99% target: 289 km/h / 180 mph-11.7 s
Calculated
51.4s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph-5.4 s
Calculated
52.2s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph-4.7 s
Calculated
56.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s-1.3 s
5.0s-0.9 s
5.3s-0.6 s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
12.1s-5.9 s
Calculated
13.5s-4.4 s
Calculated
15.2s-2.8 s
Calculated
18.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s-1.2 s
Calculated
4.8s-0.8 s
Calculated
5.1s-0.5 s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.3s-1.6 s
Calculated
12.8s-1.0 s
Calculated
13.2s-0.6 s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
261hp/t195kW/t119hp/1000 lb
Calculated
227hp/t169kW/t103hp/1000 lb
Calculated
206hp/t153kW/t93hp/1000 lb
Calculated
174hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
388Nm/t259lb-ft/ton
Calculated
338Nm/t226lb-ft/ton
Calculated
305Nm/t204lb-ft/ton
Calculated
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
957km594mi
Calculated
957km594mi
Calculated
957km594mi
Calculated
957km594mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,686mm184in
4,686mm184in
4,686mm184in
4,686mm184in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,810mm71in
1,810mm71in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,442mm57in
1,442mm57in
1,442mm57in
Wheelbase
2,840mm112in
2,840mm112in
2,840mm112in
2,840mm112in
Front track
1,588mm63in
1,588mm63in
1,588mm63in
1,588mm63in
Ground clearance
92mm4in
92mm4in
92mm4in
92mm4in
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
66L
66L
66L
CO2 emissions
158g/km
158g/km
158g/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) Facelift 2018 C 300 (Stage 3) 387 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300 (Stage 2) 335 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300 (Stage 1) 304 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300 258 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300 (Stage 3) 387 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300 (Stage 2) 335 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300 (Stage 1) 304 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)Facelift 2018C 300 (Stage 3)387 hp-1,800-4,000 rpm4,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300 (Stage 2)335 hp-1,800-4,000 rpm4,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300 (Stage 1)304 hp-1,800-4,000 rpm4,250 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)Facelift 2018C 300 (Stage 3)387 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300 (Stage 2)335 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300 (Stage 1)304 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300258 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
4.8 s
5.1 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
5.0 s
5.3 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.1 s
13.5 s
15.2 s
18.0 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.9 s
6.1 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
8.6 s
8.9 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
10.9 s
11.2 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.3 s
12.8 s
13.2 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
202 km/h
126 mph
194 km/h
121 mph
186 km/h
116 mph
176 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300 (Stage 3) 387 hp has 129 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300 258 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300 258 hp and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300 (Stage 3) 387 hp: 129 hp (96 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / 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 (Stage 3)387 hp
292 km/h
181 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300 (Stage 2)335 hp
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300 (Stage 1)304 hp
273 km/h
170 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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300 (Stage 3) 387 hp and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300 258 hp: 1.3 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300 (Stage 2) 335 hp and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300 (Stage 1) 304 hp, separated by only 0.3 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 300 (Stage 3)387 hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300 (Stage 2)335 hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300 (Stage 1)304 hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 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

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300 (Stage 3)387 hp
387 hp
289 kW
4.6 s
292 km/h
181 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300 (Stage 2)335 hp
335 hp
250 kW
5.0 s
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300 (Stage 1)304 hp
304 hp
227 kW
5.3 s
273 km/h
170 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)Facelift 2018C 300 (Stage 3)387 hp
Power
387 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 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)Facelift 2018C 300 (Stage 2)335 hp
Power
335 hp
250 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 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)Facelift 2018C 300 (Stage 1)304 hp
Power
304 hp
227 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 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)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)Facelift 2018C 300 (Stage 3)387 hp
Power
387 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300 (Stage 2)335 hp
Power
335 hp
250 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300 (Stage 1)304 hp
Power
304 hp
227 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 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 (Stage 3) 387 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)Facelift 2018C 300 (Stage 3)387 hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
4.6 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300 (Stage 2)335 hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
5.0 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300 (Stage 1)304 hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
5.3 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)Facelift 2018C 300 (Stage 3)387 hp
261 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300 (Stage 2)335 hp
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300 (Stage 1)304 hp
206 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 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)Facelift 2018C 300 (Stage 3)387 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300 (Stage 2)335 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300 (Stage 1)304 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300258 hp
Power
387 hp
289 kW
335 hp
250 kW
304 hp
227 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
574 Nm
423 lb-ft
500 Nm
368 lb-ft
451 Nm
333 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
5.0 s
5.3 s
5.9 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
Fuel consumption
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 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-
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
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Range score
957 km
594 mi
957 km
594 mi
957 km
594 mi
957 km
594 mi
CO2 score
158 g/km
158 g/km
158 g/km
158 g/km
Power-to-weight score
261 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
206 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300 (Stage 3) 387 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300 (Stage 2) 335 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300 (Stage 1) 304 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300 258 hp
Consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.08 LC100 km12.08 LC100 km12.08 LC100 km12.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.43 LC100 mi19.43 LC100 mi19.43 LC100 mi19.43 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,811 LC/year1,811 LC/year1,811 LC/year1,811 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300 (Stage 3) 387 hp

  • Has 52 hp more
  • Has 74 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 35 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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