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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 400 V6vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) · Facelift 2018 C 400 V6

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

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205)

C 400 V6

333 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2016-2018
VS

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

C 400 V6

333 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2018-2021

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 400 V6 2016-2018

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    333 hp
    248 kW
  • Highest torque
    480 Nm
    354 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.0 L/100 km
    29.4 mpg US
    35.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.9 L/100 km
    21.6 mpg US
    25.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    825 km
    513 mi
  • Best economy score
    85/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 400 V62016-2018Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 400 V62018-2021
Power
333hp248kW
333hp248kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
480Nm354lb-ft
Curb weight
1,570kg3,461lb
1,480kg3,263lb
Gross weight
2,210kg4,872lb
2,135kg4,707lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
47.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
45.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
14.5s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
12.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
212hp/t158kW/t96hp/1000 lb
Calculated
225hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
306Nm/t205lb-ft/ton
Calculated
324Nm/t217lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
825km513mi
Calculated
805km500mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
4,686mm184in
4,686mm184in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,442mm57in
Wheelbase
2,840mm112in
2,840mm112in
Front track
1,588mm63in
1,588mm63in
Rear track
1,570mm62in
-
Ground clearance-
92mm4in
Trunk volume
480L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
66L
CO2 emissions-
187g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 400 V6 2016-2018Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 400 V6 2018-2021PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 400 V6 2016-2018: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 400 V6 2018-2021: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 400 V62016-20185,250-6,000 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 400 V62018-2021-1,600-4,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 400 V62016-2018Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 400 V62018-2021
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.5 s
14.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
12.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
189 km/h
117 mph
190 km/h
118 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 400 V62016-2018
333 hp
248 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 400 V62018-2021
333 hp
248 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 400 V62016-2018
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 400 V62018-2021
480 Nm
354 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 400 V62016-2018
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 400 V62018-2021
1,480 kg
3,263 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 (W205)C 400 V62016-2018
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 400 V62018-2021
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 (W205)C 400 V62016-20184.9 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 400 V62018-20214.9 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 (W205)C 400 V62016-2018
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 400 V62018-2021
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

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 (W205)C 400 V62016-2018
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 400 V62018-2021
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 400 V62016-2018
825 km
513 mi
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 400 V62018-2021
805 km
500 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 400 V62016-2018
333 hp
248 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 400 V62018-2021
333 hp
248 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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)C 400 V62016-2018
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 400 V62018-2021
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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)C 400 V62016-2018
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 400 V62018-2021
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 400 V6 2018-2021 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)C 400 V62016-2018
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
4.9 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 400 V62018-2021
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
4.9 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)C 400 V62016-2018
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 400 V62018-2021
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 400 V62016-2018Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 400 V62018-2021
Power
333 hp
248 kW
333 hp
248 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
Fuel consumption
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
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
825 km
513 mi
805 km
500 mi
CO2 score
-
187 g/km
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 400 V6 2016-2018Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 400 V6 2018-2021
Consumption8 L/100 km29.4 mpg US35.3 mpg UK8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.00 LC100 km14.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.53 LC100 mi23.09 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,200 L317 US gal264 UK gal1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,100 LC/year2,153 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 400 V6 2016-2018

  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 20 km (13 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

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