Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206)
C 200
204 hp1496 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2021-present
Car comparison
Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200vsTesla Model 3 55 kWh
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Tesla Model 3
55 kWh
204 hpElectricRWDAutomaticSedan2019-2020
Comparison overview
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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200
- Fastest top speed241 km/h150 mph
- Most powerful204 hp152 kW
- Lightest1,630 kg3,594 lb
- Best power-to-weight125 hp/t93 kW/t8.0 kg/hp
- Best economy score88/100
Tesla Model 3 55 kWh
- Quickest 0-100 km/h5.9 s
- Best overall score65/100
- Best performance score59/100
- Best practicality score77/100
Specification comparison
| Model | Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200 | TeslaModel 355 kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 204hp152kW | 204hp152kW |
| Torque | 300Nm221lb-ft | - |
| Curb weight | 1,630kg3,594lb | 1,685kg3,715lb |
| Gross weight | 2,320kg5,115lb | - |
| Top speed | 241 km/h 150 mph | Unrestricted 225 km/h140 mph Restricted 209 km/h130 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 65.1s99% target: 239 km/h / 148 mph Calculated | 49.3s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.1s | 5.9s |
| 0-200 km/h | 24.3s Calculated | 23.0s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 6.8s Calculated | 5.6s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK | - |
| Fuel consumption city | 9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK | - |
| Fuel consumption highway | 5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK | - |
| Quarter mile | 15.0s Calculated | 14.0s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 125hp/t93kW/t57hp/1000 lb Calculated | 121hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 184Nm/t123lb-ft/ton Calculated | - |
| Estimated range | 725km450mi Calculated | - |
| Displacement | 1,496cc91cu in | - |
| Length | 4,751mm187in | 4,694mm185in |
| Width | 1,820mm72in | 1,849mm73in |
| Height | 1,437mm57in | 1,443mm57in |
| Wheelbase | 2,865mm113in | 2,875mm113in |
| Front track | 1,601mm63in | - |
| Rear track | 1,613mm64in | - |
| Trunk volume | 455L | - |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 50L | - |
Performance charts
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Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200 | TeslaModel 355 kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 6.8 s | 5.6 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 7.1 s | 5.9 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 24.3 s | 23.0 s |
| Top speed | 241 km/h 150 mph | Unrestricted 225 km/h140 mph Restricted 209 km/h130 mph Likely limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.7 s | 2.5 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.8 s | 6.2 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 10.0 s | 9.2 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 12.7 s | 11.8 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 15.0 s | 14.0 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 161 km/h 100 mph | 167 km/h 104 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200 | 204 hp 152 kW |
| TeslaModel 355 kWh | 204 hp 152 kW |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200 | 1,630 kg 3,594 lb |
| TeslaModel 355 kWh | 1,685 kg 3,715 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200 | 241 km/h 150 mph |
| TeslaModel 355 kWh | Unrestricted 225 km/h140 mph Restricted 209 km/h130 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200 | 7.1 s |
| TeslaModel 355 kWh | 5.9 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Tesla Model 3 55 kWh and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200: 1.2 s.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200 | 125 hp/t 93 kW/t 8.0 kg/hp |
| TeslaModel 355 kWh | 121 hp/t 90 kW/t 8.3 kg/hp |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200 | 204 hp 152 kW | 7.1 s | 241 km/h 150 mph |
| TeslaModel 355 kWh | 204 hp 152 kW | 5.9 s | Unrestricted 225 km/h140 mph Restricted 209 km/h130 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200 | TeslaModel 355 kWh | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 204 hp 152 kW | 204 hp 152 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 300 Nm 221 lb-ft | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 7.1 s | 5.9 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 241 km/h 150 mph | Unrestricted 225 km/h140 mph Restricted 209 km/h130 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,630 kg 3,594 lb | 1,685 kg 3,715 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 6.9 L/100 km 34.1 mpg US 40.9 mpg UK | - | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 725 km 450 mi | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 455 L 16.1 cu ft | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 125 hp/t 93 kW/t 8.0 kg/hp | 121 hp/t 90 kW/t 8.3 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200 |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 12.08 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 19.43 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,811 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200
- Is 55 kg lighter
- Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed
- Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
Tesla Model 3 55 kWh
- Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
Cons
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
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