Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 300h

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206)

C 200

204 hp1496 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2021-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205)

C 300h

204 hp2143 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2014-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 300h

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.0 L/100 km
    58.8 mpg US
    70.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    4.1 L/100 km
    57.4 mpg US
    68.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.9 L/100 km
    60.3 mpg US
    72.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,250 km
    777 mi
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    96/100

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200

  • Fastest top speed
    246 km/h
    153 mph
  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • Lightest
    1,575 kg
    3,472 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    130 hp/t
    97 kW/t
    7.7 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 300h
Power
204hp152kW
204hp152kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,575kg3,472lb
1,640kg3,616lb
Gross weight
2,265kg4,993lb
2,195kg4,839lb
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
244 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
68.1s99% target: 244 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
62.8s99% target: 242 km/h / 150 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
24.2s
Calculated
22.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
130hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
124hp/t93kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
190Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
305Nm/t204lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
758km471mi
Calculated
1,250km777mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,496cc91cu in
2,143cc131cu in
Length
4,751mm187in
4,686mm184in
Width
1,820mm72in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,437mm57in
1,442mm57in
Wheelbase
2,865mm113in
2,840mm112in
Front track
1,582mm62in
1,588mm63in
Rear track
1,594mm63in
1,570mm62in
Ground clearance-
92mm4in
Trunk volume
455L
435L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions-
104g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 300hPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 300h: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 2005,800-6,100 rpm1,800-4,000 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 300h3,800 rpm1,600-1,800 rpm4,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 300h
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.2 s
22.2 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
244 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
161 km/h
100 mph
166 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200
204 hp
152 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 300h
204 hp
152 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 300h
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200
1,575 kg
3,472 lb
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 300h
1,640 kg
3,616 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 (W206)C 200
246 km/h
153 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 300h
244 km/h
152 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 (W206)C 2007.3 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 300h6.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 300h and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200: 0.9 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 (W206)C 200
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 300h
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 300h and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200: 2.6 L/100 km.

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 (W206)C 200
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 300h
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200
758 km
471 mi
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 300h
1,250 km
777 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200
204 hp
152 kW
7.3 s
246 km/h
153 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 300h
204 hp
152 kW
6.4 s
244 km/h
152 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 (W206)C 200
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,751 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,437 mm
56.6 in
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 300h
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
435 L
15.4 cu ft
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 (W206)C 200
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 300h
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 300h 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 (W206)C 200
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
7.3 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 300h
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK
6.4 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 (W206)C 200
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 300h
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 300h
Power
204 hp
152 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
6.4 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
244 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,575 kg
3,472 lb
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,751 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,437 mm
56.6 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Range score
758 km
471 mi
1,250 km
777 mi
CO2 score
-
104 g/km
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 300h
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK4 L/100 km58.8 mpg US70.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km7.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi11.27 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal600 L159 US gal132 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year1,050 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200

  • Is 65 kg lighter
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 300h

  • Has 200 Nm more
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 492 km (306 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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