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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) · Facelift 2018 C 400 V6 · Stage 2vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) · Facelift 2018 C 400 V6 · Stage 3vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) · Facelift 2018 C 400 V6 · Stage 1vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) · Facelift 2018 C 400 V6

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

C 400 V6 (Stage 2)

433 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2018-2021
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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) · Facelift 2018

C 400 V6 (Stage 3)

499 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2018-2021
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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) · Facelift 2018

C 400 V6 (Stage 1)

393 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2018-2021
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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) · Facelift 2018

C 400 V6

333 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2018-2021

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 400 V6 (Stage 2) 433 hp

  • Fastest top speed
    295 km/h
    183 mph Unrestricted
    280 km/h
    174 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,480 kg
    3,263 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.2 L/100 km
    21.0 mpg US
    25.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    187 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    805 km
    500 mi
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 400 V6 (Stage 2)433 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 400 V6 (Stage 3)499 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 400 V6 (Stage 1)393 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 400 V6333 hp
Power
433hp323kW+100 hp
499hp372kW+166 hp
393hp293kW+60 hp
333hp248kW
Torque
648Nm478lb-ft+168 Nm
744Nm549lb-ft+264 Nm
586Nm432lb-ft+106 Nm
480Nm354lb-ft
Curb weight
1,480kg3,263lb
1,480kg3,263lb
1,480kg3,263lb
1,480kg3,263lb
Gross weight
2,135kg4,707lb
2,135kg4,707lb
2,135kg4,707lb
2,135kg4,707lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
+30 km/h
Calculated
292 km/h
181 mph
+27 km/h
273 km/h
170 mph
+8 km/h
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
39.8s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph-5.3 s
Calculated
33.9s99% target: 289 km/h / 180 mph-11.2 s
Calculated
40.0s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph-5.1 s
Calculated
45.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.2s-0.7 s
3.8s-1.1 s
4.4s-0.5 s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
10.7s-3.5 s
Calculated
9.6s-4.6 s
Calculated
12.2s-2.0 s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.0s-0.7 s
Calculated
3.7s-1.0 s
Calculated
4.2s-0.5 s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.7s-1.0 s
Calculated
11.3s-1.5 s
Calculated
12.2s-0.6 s
Calculated
12.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
292hp/t218kW/t133hp/1000 lb
Calculated
337hp/t252kW/t153hp/1000 lb
Calculated
265hp/t198kW/t120hp/1000 lb
Calculated
225hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
438Nm/t293lb-ft/ton
Calculated
503Nm/t336lb-ft/ton
Calculated
396Nm/t265lb-ft/ton
Calculated
324Nm/t217lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
805km500mi
Calculated
805km500mi
Calculated
805km500mi
Calculated
805km500mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
2,996cc183cu in
2,996cc183cu in
2,996cc183cu 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
66L
66L
66L
66L
CO2 emissions
187g/km
187g/km
187g/km
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) Facelift 2018 C 400 V6 (Stage 2) 433 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 400 V6 (Stage 3) 499 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 400 V6 (Stage 1) 393 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 400 V6 333 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 400 V6 (Stage 2) 433 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 400 V6 (Stage 3) 499 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 400 V6 (Stage 1) 393 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 400 V6 333 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 400 V6 (Stage 2)433 hp-1,600-4,000 rpm4,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 400 V6 (Stage 3)499 hp-1,600-4,000 rpm4,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 400 V6 (Stage 1)393 hp-1,600-4,000 rpm4,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 400 V6333 hp-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)Facelift 2018C 400 V6 (Stage 2)433 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 400 V6 (Stage 3)499 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 400 V6 (Stage 1)393 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 400 V6333 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.0 s
3.7 s
4.2 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.2 s
3.8 s
4.4 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.7 s
9.6 s
12.2 s
14.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
292 km/h
181 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.2 s
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.3 s
5.6 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.9 s
7.6 s
8.2 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.0 s
9.6 s
10.4 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.7 s
11.3 s
12.2 s
12.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
211 km/h
131 mph
219 km/h
136 mph
200 km/h
124 mph
190 km/h
118 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 400 V6 (Stage 3) 499 hp has 166 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 400 V6 333 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 400 V6 333 hp and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 400 V6 (Stage 3) 499 hp: 166 hp (124 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 400 V6 (Stage 3) 499 hp and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 400 V6 333 hp: 1.1 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 400 V6 (Stage 2) 433 hp and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 400 V6 (Stage 1) 393 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 400 V6 (Stage 2)433 hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 400 V6 (Stage 3)499 hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 400 V6 (Stage 1)393 hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 400 V6333 hp
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

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 400 V6 (Stage 2)433 hp
433 hp
323 kW
4.2 s
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 400 V6 (Stage 3)499 hp
499 hp
372 kW
3.8 s
292 km/h
181 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 400 V6 (Stage 1)393 hp
393 hp
293 kW
4.4 s
273 km/h
170 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 400 V6333 hp
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)Facelift 2018C 400 V6 (Stage 2)433 hp
Power
433 hp
323 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 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 400 V6 (Stage 3)499 hp
Power
499 hp
372 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 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 400 V6 (Stage 1)393 hp
Power
393 hp
293 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
273 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 400 V6333 hp
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)Facelift 2018C 400 V6 (Stage 2)433 hp
Power
433 hp
323 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 400 V6 (Stage 3)499 hp
Power
499 hp
372 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 400 V6 (Stage 1)393 hp
Power
393 hp
293 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 400 V6333 hp
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 (Stage 3) 499 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 400 V6 (Stage 2)433 hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
4.2 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 400 V6 (Stage 3)499 hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
3.8 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 400 V6 (Stage 1)393 hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
4.4 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 400 V6333 hp
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)Facelift 2018C 400 V6 (Stage 2)433 hp
292 hp/t
218 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 400 V6 (Stage 3)499 hp
337 hp/t
252 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 400 V6 (Stage 1)393 hp
265 hp/t
198 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 400 V6333 hp
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)Facelift 2018C 400 V6 (Stage 2)433 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 400 V6 (Stage 3)499 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 400 V6 (Stage 1)393 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 400 V6333 hp
Power
433 hp
323 kW
499 hp
372 kW
393 hp
293 kW
333 hp
248 kW
Torque
648 Nm
478 lb-ft
744 Nm
549 lb-ft
586 Nm
432 lb-ft
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.2 s
3.8 s
4.4 s
4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
292 km/h
181 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
Fuel consumption
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 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
805 km
500 mi
805 km
500 mi
805 km
500 mi
805 km
500 mi
CO2 score
187 g/km
187 g/km
187 g/km
187 g/km
Power-to-weight score
292 hp/t
218 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
337 hp/t
252 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
265 hp/t
198 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 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 400 V6 (Stage 2) 433 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 400 V6 (Stage 3) 499 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 400 V6 (Stage 1) 393 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 400 V6 333 hp
Consumption8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.35 LC100 km14.35 LC100 km14.35 LC100 km14.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.09 LC100 mi23.09 LC100 mi23.09 LC100 mi23.09 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,153 LC/year2,153 LC/year2,153 LC/year2,153 LC/year

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