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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) · Facelift 2018 C 300vsTesla Model 3 P50 50 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 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2021
VS

Tesla Model 3

P50 50 kWh

261 hpElectricRWDAutomaticSedan2017-2019

Comparison overview

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

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,480 kg
    3,263 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    174 hp/t
    130 kW/t
    5.7 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300TeslaModel 3P50 50 kWh
Power
258hp192kW
261hp195kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
-
Curb weight
1,480kg3,263lb
1,610kg3,549lb
Gross weight
2,135kg4,707lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
209 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
56.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
46.2s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
18.0s
Calculated
21.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
174hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
162hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
-
Estimated range
957km594mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
-
Length
4,686mm184in
4,694mm185in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,933mm76in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,443mm57in
Wheelbase
2,840mm112in
2,875mm113in
Front track
1,588mm63in
1,580mm62in
Rear track-
1,580mm62in
Ground clearance
92mm4in
140mm6in
Trunk volume-
425L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
-
CO2 emissions
158g/km
-

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300TeslaModel 3P50 50 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.0 s
21.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
209 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
176 km/h
109 mph
169 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300
258 hp
192 kW
TeslaModel 3P50 50 kWh
261 hp
195 kW

Tesla Model 3 P50 50 kWh has 3 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 Tesla Model 3 P50 50 kWh: 3 hp (2 kW).

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
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
TeslaModel 3P50 50 kWh
1,610 kg
3,549 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
TeslaModel 3P50 50 kWh
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
209 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)Facelift 2018C 3005.9 s
TeslaModel 3P50 50 kWh5.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Tesla Model 3 P50 50 kWh and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300: 0.1 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
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
TeslaModel 3P50 50 kWh
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 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
5.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
TeslaModel 3P50 50 kWh
261 hp
195 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
209 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/h5.9 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
TeslaModel 3P50 50 kWh
Power
261 hp
195 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
209 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,694 mm
184.8 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300TeslaModel 3P50 50 kWh
Power
258 hp
192 kW
261 hp
195 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
-
Acceleration
5.9 s
5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
209 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
1,610 kg
3,549 lb
Fuel consumption
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
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,694 mm
184.8 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 in
Range score
957 km
594 mi
-
CO2 score
158 g/km
-
Trunk score
-
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 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 300
Consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.43 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,811 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Tesla Model 3 P50 50 kWh

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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