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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 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2021
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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) · Facelift 2018

C 300d (Stage 2)

331 hp1950 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2021
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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) · Facelift 2018

C 300d (Stage 1)

294 hp1950 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2021
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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) · Facelift 2018

C 300d

245 hp1950 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2021

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
    4.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    295 km/h
    183 mph
  • Most powerful
    380 hp
    283 kW
  • Highest torque
    800 Nm
    590 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,560 kg
    3,439 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    243 hp/t
    182 kW/t
    4.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    142 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    759 km
    472 mi
  • Best overall score
    82/100
  • Best performance score
    84/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • 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
1,560kg3,439lb
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
+35 km/h
284 km/h
176 mph
+24 km/h
274 km/h
170 mph
+14 km/h
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 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
4.3 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

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 0.4 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
5.4 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

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
4.5 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.

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/h4.5 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 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/h4.9 s
Top speed
284 km/h
176 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/h5.3 s
Top speed
274 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 300d245 hp
Power
245 hp
183 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 300d (Stage 3)380 hp
Power
380 hp
283 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d (Stage 2)331 hp
Power
331 hp
247 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
284 km/h
176 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d (Stage 1)294 hp
Power
294 hp
219 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
274 km/h
170 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d245 hp
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
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.

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
5.4 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.

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
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

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
4.5 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
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
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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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
Consumption5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.45 LC100 km9.45 LC100 km9.45 LC100 km9.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.21 LC100 mi15.21 LC100 mi15.21 LC100 mi15.21 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used810 L214 US gal178 UK gal810 L214 US gal178 UK gal810 L214 US gal178 UK gal810 L214 US gal178 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,418 LC/year1,418 LC/year1,418 LC/year1,418 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

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