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

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

C 300d (Stage 3)

380 hp1950 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2021
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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) · Facelift 2018

C 300d (Stage 2)

331 hp1950 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2021
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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) · Facelift 2018

C 300d (Stage 1)

294 hp1950 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2021
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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) · Facelift 2018

C 300d

245 hp1950 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2021

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/h
    4.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    293 km/h
    182 mph
  • Most powerful
    380 hp
    283 kW
  • Highest torque
    800 Nm
    590 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,630 kg
    3,594 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    233 hp/t
    174 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • 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 estimated range
    719 km
    447 mi
  • Best overall score
    81/100
  • Best performance score
    83/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d (Stage 3)380 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d (Stage 2)331 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d (Stage 1)294 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d245 hp
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
+33 km/h
279 km/h
173 mph
+19 km/h
268 km/h
167 mph
+8 km/h
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 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300d (Stage 2) 331 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300d (Stage 1) 294 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300d 245 hpPowerTorque
  • 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
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d (Stage 3)380 hp-1,600-2,400 rpm2,650 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d (Stage 2)331 hp-1,600-2,400 rpm2,650 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d (Stage 1)294 hp-1,600-2,400 rpm2,650 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d245 hp-1,600-2,400 rpm2,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d (Stage 3)380 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d (Stage 2)331 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d (Stage 1)294 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d245 hp
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

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

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

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

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 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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d (Stage 3)380 hp
Power
380 hp
283 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
293 km/h
182 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 300d (Stage 2)331 hp
Power
331 hp
247 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
279 km/h
173 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 300d (Stage 1)294 hp
Power
294 hp
219 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
268 km/h
167 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 300d245 hp
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

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 (Stage 3)380 hp
Power
380 hp
283 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
293 km/h
182 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d (Stage 2)331 hp
Power
331 hp
247 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
279 km/h
173 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d (Stage 1)294 hp
Power
294 hp
219 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
268 km/h
167 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d245 hp
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-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.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
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.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
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

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d (Stage 3)380 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d (Stage 2)331 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d (Stage 1)294 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d245 hp
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
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
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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300d (Stage 3) 380 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300d (Stage 2) 331 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300d (Stage 1) 294 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300d 245 hp
Consumption5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.98 LC100 km9.98 LC100 km9.98 LC100 km9.98 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.05 LC100 mi16.05 LC100 mi16.05 LC100 mi16.05 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used855 L226 US gal188 UK gal855 L226 US gal188 UK gal855 L226 US gal188 UK gal855 L226 US gal188 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,496 LC/year1,496 LC/year1,496 LC/year1,496 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

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