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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180 · Stage 3vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180 · Stage 2vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180 · Stage 1vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180

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

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206)

C 180 (Stage 3)

255 hp1496 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2021-present
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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206)

C 180 (Stage 2)

221 hp1496 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2021-present
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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206)

C 180 (Stage 1)

201 hp1496 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2021-present
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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206)

C 180

170 hp1496 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2021-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180 (Stage 3) 255 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    270 km/h
    168 mph
  • Most powerful
    255 hp
    190 kW
  • Highest torque
    388 Nm
    286 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,550 kg
    3,417 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    165 hp/t
    123 kW/t
    6.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.1 L/100 km
    25.8 mpg US
    31.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    615 km
    382 mi
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180 (Stage 3)255 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180 (Stage 2)221 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180 (Stage 1)201 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180170 hp
Power
255hp190kW+85 hp
221hp165kW+51 hp
201hp150kW+31 hp
170hp127kW
Torque
388Nm286lb-ft+138 Nm
338Nm249lb-ft+88 Nm
305Nm225lb-ft+55 Nm
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,550kg3,417lb
1,550kg3,417lb
1,550kg3,417lb
1,550kg3,417lb
Gross weight
2,250kg4,960lb
2,250kg4,960lb
2,250kg4,960lb
2,250kg4,960lb
Top speed
270 km/h
168 mph
+39 km/h
259 km/h
161 mph
+28 km/h
252 km/h
157 mph
+21 km/h
231 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
66.8s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph-8.8 s
Calculated
71.5s99% target: 256 km/h / 159 mph-4.1 s
Calculated
74.7s99% target: 249 km/h / 155 mph-0.9 s
Calculated
75.6s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s-1.9 s
7.3s-1.3 s
7.8s-0.8 s
8.6s
0-200 km/h
19.5s-12.4 s
Calculated
22.5s-9.4 s
Calculated
24.9s-7.0 s
Calculated
32.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s-1.8 s
Calculated
7.0s-1.2 s
Calculated
7.4s-0.8 s
Calculated
8.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s-1.7 s
Calculated
15.1s-1.1 s
Calculated
15.5s-0.7 s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
143hp/t106kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
129hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
110hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
197Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
161Nm/t108lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
615km382mi
Calculated
615km382mi
Calculated
615km382mi
Calculated
615km382mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,496cc91cu in
1,496cc91cu in
1,496cc91cu in
1,496cc91cu in
Length
4,751mm187in
4,751mm187in
4,751mm187in
4,751mm187in
Width
1,820mm72in
1,820mm72in
1,820mm72in
1,820mm72in
Height
1,437mm57in
1,437mm57in
1,437mm57in
1,437mm57in
Wheelbase
2,865mm113in
2,865mm113in
2,865mm113in
2,865mm113in
Front track
1,601mm63in
1,601mm63in
1,601mm63in
1,601mm63in
Rear track
1,613mm64in
1,613mm64in
1,613mm64in
1,613mm64in
Trunk volume
455L
455L
455L
455L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
40L
40L
40L
40L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180 (Stage 3) 255 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180 (Stage 2) 221 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180 (Stage 1) 201 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180 170 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180 (Stage 3) 255 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180 (Stage 2) 221 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180 (Stage 1) 201 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180 170 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180 (Stage 3)255 hp5,500-6,100 rpm1,800-4,000 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180 (Stage 2)221 hp5,500-6,100 rpm1,800-4,000 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180 (Stage 1)201 hp5,500-6,100 rpm1,800-4,000 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180170 hp5,500-6,100 rpm1,800-4,000 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180 (Stage 3)255 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180 (Stage 2)221 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180 (Stage 1)201 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180170 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
7.0 s
7.4 s
8.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
7.3 s
7.8 s
8.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.5 s
22.5 s
24.9 s
32.0 s
Top speed
270 km/h
168 mph
259 km/h
161 mph
252 km/h
157 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
2.9 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.9 s
7.1 s
7.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.2 s
10.4 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.9 s
13.2 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
15.1 s
15.5 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
171 km/h
106 mph
164 km/h
102 mph
159 km/h
99 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180 (Stage 3) 255 hp has 85 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180 170 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180 170 hp and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180 (Stage 3) 255 hp: 85 hp (63 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 (W206) C 180 (Stage 3) 255 hp and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180 170 hp: 1.9 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180 (Stage 2) 221 hp and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180 (Stage 1) 201 hp, separated by only 0.5 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 180 (Stage 3)255 hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180 (Stage 2)221 hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180 (Stage 1)201 hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180170 hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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 (W206)C 180 (Stage 3)255 hp
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180 (Stage 2)221 hp
143 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180 (Stage 1)201 hp
129 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180170 hp
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp

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 (W206)C 180 (Stage 3)255 hp
255 hp
190 kW
6.7 s
270 km/h
168 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180 (Stage 2)221 hp
221 hp
165 kW
7.3 s
259 km/h
161 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180 (Stage 1)201 hp
201 hp
150 kW
7.8 s
252 km/h
157 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180170 hp
170 hp
127 kW
8.6 s
231 km/h
144 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 180 (Stage 3)255 hp
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
270 km/h
168 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 (W206)C 180 (Stage 2)221 hp
Power
221 hp
165 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
259 km/h
161 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 (W206)C 180 (Stage 1)201 hp
Power
201 hp
150 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
252 km/h
157 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 (W206)C 180170 hp
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 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

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 180 (Stage 3)255 hp
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
270 km/h
168 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180 (Stage 2)221 hp
Power
221 hp
165 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
259 km/h
161 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180 (Stage 1)201 hp
Power
201 hp
150 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
252 km/h
157 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180170 hp
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180 (Stage 3) 255 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 (W206)C 180 (Stage 3)255 hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
6.7 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180 (Stage 2)221 hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
7.3 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180 (Stage 1)201 hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
7.8 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180170 hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
8.6 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 180 (Stage 3)255 hp
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180 (Stage 2)221 hp
143 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180 (Stage 1)201 hp
129 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180170 hp
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180 (Stage 3)255 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180 (Stage 2)221 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180 (Stage 1)201 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180170 hp
Power
255 hp
190 kW
221 hp
165 kW
201 hp
150 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
388 Nm
286 lb-ft
338 Nm
249 lb-ft
305 Nm
225 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
7.3 s
7.8 s
8.6 s
Top speed
270 km/h
168 mph
259 km/h
161 mph
252 km/h
157 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,550 kg
3,417 lb
1,550 kg
3,417 lb
1,550 kg
3,417 lb
1,550 kg
3,417 lb
Fuel consumption
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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
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
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
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,751 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,437 mm
56.6 in
Range score
615 km
382 mi
615 km
382 mi
615 km
382 mi
615 km
382 mi
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
455 L
16.1 cu ft
455 L
16.1 cu ft
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
143 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
129 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 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 (W206) C 180 (Stage 3) 255 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180 (Stage 2) 221 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180 (Stage 1) 201 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180 170 hp
Consumption6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.38 LC100 km11.38 LC100 km11.38 LC100 km11.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.31 LC100 mi18.31 LC100 mi18.31 LC100 mi18.31 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used975 L258 US gal214 UK gal975 L258 US gal214 UK gal975 L258 US gal214 UK gal975 L258 US gal214 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,706 LC/year1,706 LC/year1,706 LC/year1,706 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180 (Stage 3) 255 hp

  • Has 34 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 22 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
  • Largest trunk

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