Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) · Facelift 2018
Car comparison
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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/h4.5 s
- Fastest top speed295 km/h183 mph
- Most powerful380 hp283 kW
- Highest torque800 Nm590 lb-ft
- Lightest1,560 kg3,439 lb
- Best power-to-weight243 hp/t182 kW/t4.1 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption4.8 L/100 km49.0 mpg US58.9 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions142 g/km
- Best estimated range759 km472 mi
- Best overall score82/100
- Best performance score84/100
- Best economy score92/100
- 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 | 1,560kg3,439lb | 1,560kg3,439lb | 1,560kg3,439lb | 1,560kg3,439lb |
| Gross weight | 2,215kg4,883lb | 2,215kg4,883lb | 2,215kg4,883lb | 2,215kg4,883lb |
| Top speed | 295 km/h 183 mph | 284 km/h 176 mph | 274 km/h 170 mph | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 46.1s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph-12.5 s Calculated | 50.2s99% target: 281 km/h / 175 mph-8.4 s Calculated | 53.4s99% target: 271 km/h / 169 mph-5.2 s Calculated | 58.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.5s-1.4 s | 4.9s-1.0 s | 5.3s-0.6 s | 5.9s |
| 0-200 km/h | 11.9s-6.4 s Calculated | 13.5s-4.7 s Calculated | 15.2s-3.1 s Calculated | 18.2s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.3s-1.3 s Calculated | 4.7s-1.0 s Calculated | 5.0s-0.6 s Calculated | 5.6s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK | 5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK | 5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK | 5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK | 6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK | 6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK | 6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK | 4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK | 4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK | 4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 12.2s-1.7 s Calculated | 12.7s-1.2 s Calculated | 13.1s-0.7 s Calculated | 13.8s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 243hp/t182kW/t110hp/1000 lb Calculated | 212hp/t158kW/t96hp/1000 lb Calculated | 188hp/t141kW/t85hp/1000 lb Calculated | 157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 513Nm/t343lb-ft/ton Calculated | 449Nm/t300lb-ft/ton Calculated | 401Nm/t268lb-ft/ton Calculated | 321Nm/t214lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 759km472mi Calculated | 759km472mi Calculated | 759km472mi Calculated | 759km472mi 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 | 142g/km | 142g/km | 142g/km | 142g/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 | 4.3 s | 4.7 s | 5.0 s | 5.6 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 4.5 s | 4.9 s | 5.3 s | 5.9 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 11.9 s | 13.5 s | 15.2 s | 18.2 s |
| Top speed | 295 km/h 183 mph | 284 km/h 176 mph | 274 km/h 170 mph | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Likely limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||||
60 ft 18 m | 2.3 s | 2.4 s | 2.4 s | 2.5 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.6 s | 5.8 s | 6.0 s | 6.3 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.2 s | 8.5 s | 8.8 s | 9.3 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 10.4 s | 10.8 s | 11.2 s | 11.8 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 12.2 s | 12.7 s | 13.1 s | 13.8 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 203 km/h 126 mph | 193 km/h 120 mph | 186 km/h 115 mph | 175 km/h 109 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 | 1,560 kg 3,439 lb |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d (Stage 2)331 hp | 1,560 kg 3,439 lb |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d (Stage 1)294 hp | 1,560 kg 3,439 lb |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d245 hp | 1,560 kg 3,439 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
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| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d (Stage 3)380 hp | 295 km/h 183 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d (Stage 2)331 hp | 284 km/h 176 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d (Stage 1)294 hp | 274 km/h 170 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 0.4 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 | 5.4 L/100 km 43.6 mpg US 52.3 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d (Stage 2)331 hp | 5.4 L/100 km 43.6 mpg US 52.3 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d (Stage 1)294 hp | 5.4 L/100 km 43.6 mpg US 52.3 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d245 hp | 5.4 L/100 km 43.6 mpg US 52.3 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 | 243 hp/t 182 kW/t 4.1 kg/hp |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d (Stage 2)331 hp | 212 hp/t 158 kW/t 4.7 kg/hp |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d (Stage 1)294 hp | 188 hp/t 141 kW/t 5.3 kg/hp |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d245 hp | 157 hp/t 117 kW/t 6.4 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 | 759 km 472 mi |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d (Stage 2)331 hp | 759 km 472 mi |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d (Stage 1)294 hp | 759 km 472 mi |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d245 hp | 759 km 472 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 | 4.5 s | 295 km/h 183 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d (Stage 2)331 hp | 331 hp 247 kW | 4.9 s | 284 km/h 176 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d (Stage 1)294 hp | 294 hp 219 kW | 5.3 s | 274 km/h 170 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d245 hp | 245 hp 183 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.
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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 |
| 5.4 L/100 km 43.6 mpg US 52.3 mpg UK | ||||||
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d (Stage 2)331 hp |
| 5.4 L/100 km 43.6 mpg US 52.3 mpg UK | ||||||
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d (Stage 1)294 hp |
| 5.4 L/100 km 43.6 mpg US 52.3 mpg UK | ||||||
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d245 hp |
| 5.4 L/100 km 43.6 mpg US 52.3 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 | 5.4 L/100 km 43.6 mpg US 52.3 mpg UK | 4.5 s |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d (Stage 2)331 hp | 5.4 L/100 km 43.6 mpg US 52.3 mpg UK | 4.9 s |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d (Stage 1)294 hp | 5.4 L/100 km 43.6 mpg US 52.3 mpg UK | 5.3 s |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d245 hp | 5.4 L/100 km 43.6 mpg US 52.3 mpg UK | 5.9 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 | 243 hp/t 182 kW/t 4.1 kg/hp | 5.4 L/100 km 43.6 mpg US 52.3 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d (Stage 2)331 hp | 212 hp/t 158 kW/t 4.7 kg/hp | 5.4 L/100 km 43.6 mpg US 52.3 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d (Stage 1)294 hp | 188 hp/t 141 kW/t 5.3 kg/hp | 5.4 L/100 km 43.6 mpg US 52.3 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d245 hp | 157 hp/t 117 kW/t 6.4 kg/hp | 5.4 L/100 km 43.6 mpg US 52.3 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 | 4.5 s | 4.9 s | 5.3 s | 5.9 s | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 295 km/h 183 mph | 284 km/h 176 mph | 274 km/h 170 mph | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,560 kg 3,439 lb | 1,560 kg 3,439 lb | 1,560 kg 3,439 lb | 1,560 kg 3,439 lb | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 5.4 L/100 km 43.6 mpg US 52.3 mpg UK | 5.4 L/100 km 43.6 mpg US 52.3 mpg UK | 5.4 L/100 km 43.6 mpg US 52.3 mpg UK | 5.4 L/100 km 43.6 mpg US 52.3 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 759 km 472 mi | 759 km 472 mi | 759 km 472 mi | 759 km 472 mi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 142 g/km | 142 g/km | 142 g/km | 142 g/km | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 243 hp/t 182 kW/t 4.1 kg/hp | 212 hp/t 158 kW/t 4.7 kg/hp | 188 hp/t 141 kW/t 5.3 kg/hp | 157 hp/t 117 kW/t 6.4 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 | 5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK | 5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK | 5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK | 5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 9.45 LC100 km | 9.45 LC100 km | 9.45 LC100 km | 9.45 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 15.21 LC100 mi | 15.21 LC100 mi | 15.21 LC100 mi | 15.21 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 810 L214 US gal178 UK gal | 810 L214 US gal178 UK gal | 810 L214 US gal178 UK gal | 810 L214 US gal178 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,418 LC/year | 1,418 LC/year | 1,418 LC/year | 1,418 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 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
- Has 31 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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