Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180vsVolkswagen Magotan (B9) 300TSI

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

170 hp1496 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2021-2026
VS

Volkswagen Magotan (B9)

300TSI

160 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2024-present

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    231 km/h
    144 mph
  • Most powerful
    170 hp
    127 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,550 kg
    3,417 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    110 hp/t
    82 kW/t
    9.1 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    46/100

Volkswagen Magotan (B9) 300TSI

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,190 km
    739 mi
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180VolkswagenMagotan (B9)300TSI
Power
170hp127kW
160hp119kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,550kg3,417lb
1,583kg3,490lb
Gross weight
2,250kg4,960lb
-
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
75.6s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
77.7s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.6s
9.1s
0-200 km/h
31.9s
Calculated
39.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.2s
Calculated
8.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
16.2s
Calculated
16.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
110hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
101hp/t75kW/t46hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
161Nm/t108lb-ft/ton
Calculated
158Nm/t106lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
615km382mi
Calculated
1,190km739mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,496cc91cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,751mm187in
4,990mm196in
Width
1,820mm72in
1,854mm73in
Height
1,437mm57in
1,487mm59in
Wheelbase
2,865mm113in
2,871mm113in
Front track
1,601mm63in
-
Rear track
1,613mm64in
-
Trunk volume
455L
520L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
40L
69L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180Volkswagen Magotan (B9) 300TSIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Magotan (B9) 300TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 1805,500-6,100 rpm1,800-4,000 rpm6,350 rpm
VolkswagenMagotan (B9)300TSI5,500 rpm1,750-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180VolkswagenMagotan (B9)300TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.2 s
8.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.6 s
9.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.9 s
39.0 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
3.0 s
330 ft
101 m
7.4 s
7.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.8 s
11.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.8 s
14.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.2 s
16.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180
170 hp
127 kW
VolkswagenMagotan (B9)300TSI
160 hp
119 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180 has 10 hp more than Volkswagen Magotan (B9) 300TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Magotan (B9) 300TSI and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
VolkswagenMagotan (B9)300TSI
250 Nm
184 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 180
1,550 kg
3,417 lb
VolkswagenMagotan (B9)300TSI
1,583 kg
3,490 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 180
231 km/h
144 mph
VolkswagenMagotan (B9)300TSI
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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 1808.6 s
VolkswagenMagotan (B9)300TSI9.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180 and Volkswagen Magotan (B9) 300TSI: 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
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenMagotan (B9)300TSI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Magotan (B9) 300TSI and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180: 0.7 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 180
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
VolkswagenMagotan (B9)300TSI
101 hp/t
75 kW/t
9.9 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 180
615 km
382 mi
VolkswagenMagotan (B9)300TSI
1,190 km
739 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180
170 hp
127 kW
8.6 s
231 km/h
144 mph
VolkswagenMagotan (B9)300TSI
160 hp
119 kW
9.1 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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
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
VolkswagenMagotan (B9)300TSI
Power
160 hp
119 kW
0-100 km/h9.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,990 mm
196.5 in
Height
1,487 mm
58.5 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
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
VolkswagenMagotan (B9)300TSI
Power
160 hp
119 kW
0-100 km/h9.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 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-BenzC-class (W206)C 180
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
8.6 s
VolkswagenMagotan (B9)300TSI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
9.1 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
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenMagotan (B9)300TSI
101 hp/t
75 kW/t
9.9 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180VolkswagenMagotan (B9)300TSI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
160 hp
119 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.6 s
9.1 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,550 kg
3,417 lb
1,583 kg
3,490 lb
Fuel consumption
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 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
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,990 mm
196.5 in
Height
1,487 mm
58.5 in
Range score
615 km
382 mi
1,190 km
739 mi
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
101 hp/t
75 kW/t
9.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180Volkswagen Magotan (B9) 300TSI
Consumption6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.38 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.31 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used975 L258 US gal214 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,706 LC/year1,523 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 33 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Magotan (B9) 300TSI

  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 574 km (357 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 65 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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