Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 180vsMercedes-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 E-class (W214)

E 180

170 hp1496 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2023-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206)

C 180

170 hp1496 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2021-2026

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 180

  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph Unrestricted
    225 km/h
    140 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    170 hp
    127 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    746 km
    464 mi
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.6 s
  • Lightest
    1,550 kg
    3,417 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    110 hp/t
    82 kW/t
    9.1 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 performance score
    46/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 180Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180
Power
170hp127kW
170hp127kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,745kg3,847lb
1,550kg3,417lb
Gross weight
2,445kg5,390lb
2,250kg4,960lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
231 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
82.9s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
75.6s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.9s
8.6s
0-200 km/h
32.7s
Calculated
31.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.5s
Calculated
8.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.4s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
97hp/t73kW/t44hp/1000 lb
Calculated
110hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
143Nm/t96lb-ft/ton
Calculated
161Nm/t108lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
746km464mi
Calculated
615km382mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,496cc91cu in
1,496cc91cu in
Length
4,949mm195in
4,751mm187in
Width
1,880mm74in
1,820mm72in
Height
1,468mm58in
1,437mm57in
Wheelbase
2,961mm117in
2,865mm113in
Front track
1,634mm64in
1,601mm63in
Rear track
1,648mm65in
1,613mm64in
Trunk volume
540L
455L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
40L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 180Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 180: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 1805,600-6,100 rpm1,800-4,000 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 1805,500-6,100 rpm1,800-4,000 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 180Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.5 s
8.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.9 s
8.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.7 s
31.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
231 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
3.0 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
7.5 s
7.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
11.0 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
14.0 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.4 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 180
170 hp
127 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180
170 hp
127 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 180
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 180
1,745 kg
3,847 lb
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180
1,550 kg
3,417 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-BenzE-class (W214)E 180
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180
231 km/h
144 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 1808.9 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 1808.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 180: 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-BenzE-class (W214)E 180
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180
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-BenzE-class (W214)E 180
97 hp/t
73 kW/t
10.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 180
746 km
464 mi
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180
615 km
382 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 180
170 hp
127 kW
8.9 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180
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-BenzE-class (W214)E 180
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,949 mm
194.8 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180
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-BenzE-class (W214)E 180
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180
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 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-BenzE-class (W214)E 180
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
8.9 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180
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-BenzE-class (W214)E 180
97 hp/t
73 kW/t
10.3 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180
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-BenzE-class (W214)E 180Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180
Power
170 hp
127 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.9 s
8.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,745 kg
3,847 lb
1,550 kg
3,417 lb
Fuel consumption
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,949 mm
194.8 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 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
746 km
464 mi
615 km
382 mi
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
97 hp/t
73 kW/t
10.3 kg/hp
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 180Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180
Consumption6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.73 LC100 km11.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.87 LC100 mi18.31 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal975 L258 US gal214 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,759 LC/year1,706 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 180

  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 131 km (81 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 85 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180

  • Is 195 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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