Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) · Facelift 2018
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Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
New comparisonMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) · Facelift 2018
C 300d (Stage 2)
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C 300d (Stage 1)
Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) · Facelift 2018
C 300d
Comparison overview
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Best choices
Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300d (Stage 3) 380 hp
- Quickest 0-100 km/h4.3 s
- Fastest top speed293 km/h182 mph
- Most powerful380 hp283 kW
- Highest torque800 Nm590 lb-ft
- Lightest1,630 kg3,594 lb
- Best power-to-weight233 hp/t174 kW/t4.3 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions151 g/km
- Best estimated range719 km447 mi
- Best overall score81/100
- Best performance score83/100
- Best economy score91/100
- Best practicality score77/100
Specification comparison
| Model | Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d (Stage 3)380 hp | Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d (Stage 2)331 hp | Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d (Stage 1)294 hp | Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d245 hp |
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| Power | 380hp283kW+135 hp | 331hp247kW+86 hp | 294hp219kW+49 hp | 245hp183kW |
| Torque | 800Nm590lb-ft+300 Nm | 700Nm516lb-ft+200 Nm | 625Nm461lb-ft+125 Nm | 500Nm369lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,630kg3,594lb | 1,630kg3,594lb | 1,630kg3,594lb | 1,630kg3,594lb |
| Gross weight | 2,285kg5,038lb | 2,285kg5,038lb | 2,285kg5,038lb | 2,285kg5,038lb |
| Top speed | 293 km/h 182 mph | 279 km/h 173 mph | 268 km/h 167 mph | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 45.0s99% target: 290 km/h / 180 mph-12.4 s Calculated | 48.4s99% target: 276 km/h / 172 mph-9.1 s Calculated | 51.0s99% target: 265 km/h / 165 mph-6.5 s Calculated | 57.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.3s-1.4 s | 4.7s-1.0 s | 5.1s-0.6 s | 5.7s |
| 0-200 km/h | 11.6s-6.1 s Calculated | 13.4s-4.4 s Calculated | 15.1s-2.7 s Calculated | 17.7s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.2s-1.3 s Calculated | 4.5s-0.9 s Calculated | 4.9s-0.6 s Calculated | 5.4s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK | 5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK | 5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK | 5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK | 6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK | 6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK | 6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK | 5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK | 5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK | 5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 12.0s-1.6 s Calculated | 12.6s-1.1 s Calculated | 13.0s-0.7 s Calculated | 13.7s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 233hp/t174kW/t106hp/1000 lb Calculated | 203hp/t151kW/t92hp/1000 lb Calculated | 180hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb Calculated | 150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 491Nm/t328lb-ft/ton Calculated | 429Nm/t287lb-ft/ton Calculated | 383Nm/t257lb-ft/ton Calculated | 307Nm/t205lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 719km447mi Calculated | 719km447mi Calculated | 719km447mi Calculated | 719km447mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,950cc119cu in | 1,950cc119cu in | 1,950cc119cu in | 1,950cc119cu 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 | 41L | 41L | 41L | 41L |
| CO2 emissions | 151g/km | 151g/km | 151g/km | 151g/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 300d (Stage 3) 380 hp: Power / Torque
- Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300d (Stage 2) 331 hp: Power / Torque
- Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300d (Stage 1) 294 hp: Power / Torque
- Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300d 245 hp: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
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| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d (Stage 3)380 hp | - | 1,600-2,400 rpm | 2,650 rpm |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d (Stage 2)331 hp | - | 1,600-2,400 rpm | 2,650 rpm |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d (Stage 1)294 hp | - | 1,600-2,400 rpm | 2,650 rpm |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d245 hp | - | 1,600-2,400 rpm | 2,650 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d (Stage 3)380 hp | Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d (Stage 2)331 hp | Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d (Stage 1)294 hp | Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d245 hp |
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| Acceleration checkpoints | ||||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 4.2 s | 4.5 s | 4.9 s | 5.4 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 4.3 s | 4.7 s | 5.1 s | 5.7 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 11.6 s | 13.4 s | 15.1 s | 17.7 s |
| Top speed | 293 km/h 182 mph | 279 km/h 173 mph | 268 km/h 167 mph | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Likely limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||||
60 ft 18 m | 2.3 s | 2.3 s | 2.4 s | 2.5 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.5 s | 5.7 s | 5.9 s | 6.2 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.1 s | 8.4 s | 8.7 s | 9.1 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 10.2 s | 10.7 s | 11.0 s | 11.6 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 12.0 s | 12.6 s | 13.0 s | 13.7 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 204 km/h 127 mph | 194 km/h 120 mph | 186 km/h 116 mph | 177 km/h 110 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
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| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d (Stage 3)380 hp | 380 hp 283 kW |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d (Stage 2)331 hp | 331 hp 247 kW |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d (Stage 1)294 hp | 294 hp 219 kW |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d245 hp | 245 hp 183 kW |
Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300d (Stage 3) 380 hp has 135 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300d 245 hp.
The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300d 245 hp and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300d (Stage 3) 380 hp: 135 hp (100 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d (Stage 3)380 hp | 800 Nm 590 lb-ft |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d (Stage 2)331 hp | 700 Nm 516 lb-ft |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d (Stage 1)294 hp | 625 Nm 461 lb-ft |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d245 hp | 500 Nm 369 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d (Stage 3)380 hp | 1,630 kg 3,594 lb |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d (Stage 2)331 hp | 1,630 kg 3,594 lb |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d (Stage 1)294 hp | 1,630 kg 3,594 lb |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d245 hp | 1,630 kg 3,594 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d (Stage 3)380 hp | 293 km/h 182 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d (Stage 2)331 hp | 279 km/h 173 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d (Stage 1)294 hp | 268 km/h 167 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d245 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 300d (Stage 3) 380 hp and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300d 245 hp: 1.4 s.
The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300d (Stage 2) 331 hp and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300d (Stage 1) 294 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
| Vehicle | Value |
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| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d (Stage 3)380 hp | 5.7 L/100 km 41.3 mpg US 49.6 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d (Stage 2)331 hp | 5.7 L/100 km 41.3 mpg US 49.6 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d (Stage 1)294 hp | 5.7 L/100 km 41.3 mpg US 49.6 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d245 hp | 5.7 L/100 km 41.3 mpg US 49.6 mpg UK |
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d (Stage 3)380 hp | 233 hp/t 174 kW/t 4.3 kg/hp |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d (Stage 2)331 hp | 203 hp/t 151 kW/t 4.9 kg/hp |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d (Stage 1)294 hp | 180 hp/t 135 kW/t 5.5 kg/hp |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d245 hp | 150 hp/t 112 kW/t 6.7 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
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| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d (Stage 3)380 hp | 719 km 447 mi |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d (Stage 2)331 hp | 719 km 447 mi |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d (Stage 1)294 hp | 719 km 447 mi |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d245 hp | 719 km 447 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
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| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d (Stage 3)380 hp | 380 hp 283 kW | 4.3 s | 293 km/h 182 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d (Stage 2)331 hp | 331 hp 247 kW | 4.7 s | 279 km/h 173 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d (Stage 1)294 hp | 294 hp 219 kW | 5.1 s | 268 km/h 167 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d245 hp | 245 hp 183 kW | 5.7 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.
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d (Stage 3)380 hp |
| 5.7 L/100 km 41.3 mpg US 49.6 mpg UK | ||||||
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d (Stage 2)331 hp |
| 5.7 L/100 km 41.3 mpg US 49.6 mpg UK | ||||||
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d (Stage 1)294 hp |
| 5.7 L/100 km 41.3 mpg US 49.6 mpg UK | ||||||
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d245 hp |
| 5.7 L/100 km 41.3 mpg US 49.6 mpg UK | ||||||
Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300d (Stage 3) 380 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
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| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d (Stage 3)380 hp | 5.7 L/100 km 41.3 mpg US 49.6 mpg UK | 4.3 s |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d (Stage 2)331 hp | 5.7 L/100 km 41.3 mpg US 49.6 mpg UK | 4.7 s |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d (Stage 1)294 hp | 5.7 L/100 km 41.3 mpg US 49.6 mpg UK | 5.1 s |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d245 hp | 5.7 L/100 km 41.3 mpg US 49.6 mpg UK | 5.7 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
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| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d (Stage 3)380 hp | 233 hp/t 174 kW/t 4.3 kg/hp | 5.7 L/100 km 41.3 mpg US 49.6 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d (Stage 2)331 hp | 203 hp/t 151 kW/t 4.9 kg/hp | 5.7 L/100 km 41.3 mpg US 49.6 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d (Stage 1)294 hp | 180 hp/t 135 kW/t 5.5 kg/hp | 5.7 L/100 km 41.3 mpg US 49.6 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d245 hp | 150 hp/t 112 kW/t 6.7 kg/hp | 5.7 L/100 km 41.3 mpg US 49.6 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d (Stage 3)380 hp | Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d (Stage 2)331 hp | Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d (Stage 1)294 hp | Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d245 hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 380 hp 283 kW | 331 hp 247 kW | 294 hp 219 kW | 245 hp 183 kW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 800 Nm 590 lb-ft | 700 Nm 516 lb-ft | 625 Nm 461 lb-ft | 500 Nm 369 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 4.3 s | 4.7 s | 5.1 s | 5.7 s | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 293 km/h 182 mph | 279 km/h 173 mph | 268 km/h 167 mph | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,630 kg 3,594 lb | 1,630 kg 3,594 lb | 1,630 kg 3,594 lb | 1,630 kg 3,594 lb | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 5.7 L/100 km 41.3 mpg US 49.6 mpg UK | 5.7 L/100 km 41.3 mpg US 49.6 mpg UK | 5.7 L/100 km 41.3 mpg US 49.6 mpg UK | 5.7 L/100 km 41.3 mpg US 49.6 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 719 km 447 mi | 719 km 447 mi | 719 km 447 mi | 719 km 447 mi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 151 g/km | 151 g/km | 151 g/km | 151 g/km | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 233 hp/t 174 kW/t 4.3 kg/hp | 203 hp/t 151 kW/t 4.9 kg/hp | 180 hp/t 135 kW/t 5.5 kg/hp | 150 hp/t 112 kW/t 6.7 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300d (Stage 3) 380 hp | Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300d (Stage 2) 331 hp | Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300d (Stage 1) 294 hp | Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300d 245 hp |
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| Consumption | 5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK | 5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK | 5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK | 5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 9.98 LC100 km | 9.98 LC100 km | 9.98 LC100 km | 9.98 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 16.05 LC100 mi | 16.05 LC100 mi | 16.05 LC100 mi | 16.05 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 855 L226 US gal188 UK gal | 855 L226 US gal188 UK gal | 855 L226 US gal188 UK gal | 855 L226 US gal188 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,496 LC/year | 1,496 LC/year | 1,496 LC/year | 1,496 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300d (Stage 3) 380 hp
- Has 49 hp more
- Has 100 Nm more
- Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
- Has 30 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
Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300d (Stage 2) 331 hp
No measurable advantages in the available data.
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