Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200 · Stage 3vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200 · Stage 2vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200 · Stage 1vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200

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

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206)

C 200 (Stage 3)

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

C 200 (Stage 2)

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

C 200 (Stage 1)

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

C 200

204 hp1496 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2021-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200 (Stage 3) 306 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    288 km/h
    179 mph
  • Most powerful
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • Highest torque
    465 Nm
    343 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,575 kg
    3,472 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    194 hp/t
    145 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 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
    758 km
    471 mi
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200 (Stage 3)306 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200 (Stage 2)265 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200 (Stage 1)241 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200204 hp
Power
306hp228kW+102 hp
265hp198kW+61 hp
241hp180kW+37 hp
204hp152kW
Torque
465Nm343lb-ft+165 Nm
405Nm299lb-ft+105 Nm
366Nm270lb-ft+66 Nm
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,575kg3,472lb
1,575kg3,472lb
1,575kg3,472lb
1,575kg3,472lb
Gross weight
2,265kg4,993lb
2,265kg4,993lb
2,265kg4,993lb
2,265kg4,993lb
Top speed
288 km/h
179 mph
+42 km/h
276 km/h
171 mph
+30 km/h
268 km/h
167 mph
+22 km/h
246 km/h
153 mph
To 99% top speed
58.9s99% target: 285 km/h / 177 mph-9.2 s
Calculated
63.6s99% target: 273 km/h / 170 mph-4.6 s
Calculated
66.5s99% target: 265 km/h / 165 mph-1.7 s
Calculated
68.1s99% target: 244 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s-1.6 s
6.2s-1.1 s
6.6s-0.7 s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
15.5s-8.7 s
Calculated
17.8s-6.4 s
Calculated
19.5s-4.6 s
Calculated
24.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s-1.5 s
Calculated
5.9s-1.0 s
Calculated
6.3s-0.7 s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg 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
13.5s-1.7 s
Calculated
14.1s-1.1 s
Calculated
14.4s-0.7 s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
194hp/t145kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
168hp/t126kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
130hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
295Nm/t198lb-ft/ton
Calculated
257Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
232Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
190Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
758km471mi
Calculated
758km471mi
Calculated
758km471mi
Calculated
758km471mi
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
1,582mm62in
1,582mm62in
1,582mm62in
1,582mm62in
Rear track
1,594mm63in
1,594mm63in
1,594mm63in
1,594mm63in
Trunk volume
455L
455L
455L
455L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
50L
50L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200 (Stage 3) 306 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200 (Stage 2) 265 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200 (Stage 1) 241 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200 204 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200 (Stage 3) 306 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200 (Stage 2) 265 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200 (Stage 1) 241 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200 204 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200 (Stage 3)306 hp5,800-6,100 rpm1,800-4,000 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200 (Stage 2)265 hp5,800-6,100 rpm1,800-4,000 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200 (Stage 1)241 hp5,800-6,100 rpm1,800-4,000 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200204 hp5,800-6,100 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 200 (Stage 3)306 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200 (Stage 2)265 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200 (Stage 1)241 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200204 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.9 s
6.3 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
6.2 s
6.6 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.5 s
17.8 s
19.5 s
24.2 s
Top speed
288 km/h
179 mph
276 km/h
171 mph
268 km/h
167 mph
246 km/h
153 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.5 s
6.6 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.5 s
9.7 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
12.0 s
12.3 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
14.1 s
14.4 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
185 km/h
115 mph
176 km/h
110 mph
171 km/h
106 mph
161 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200 (Stage 3) 306 hp has 102 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200 204 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200 204 hp and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200 (Stage 3) 306 hp: 102 hp (76 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 200 (Stage 3) 306 hp and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200 204 hp: 1.6 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200 (Stage 2) 265 hp and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200 (Stage 1) 241 hp, separated by only 0.4 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 200 (Stage 3)306 hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200 (Stage 2)265 hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200 (Stage 1)241 hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200204 hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 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 200 (Stage 3)306 hp
194 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200 (Stage 2)265 hp
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200 (Stage 1)241 hp
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200204 hp
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 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 200 (Stage 3)306 hp
306 hp
228 kW
5.7 s
288 km/h
179 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200 (Stage 2)265 hp
265 hp
198 kW
6.2 s
276 km/h
171 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200 (Stage 1)241 hp
241 hp
180 kW
6.6 s
268 km/h
167 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200204 hp
204 hp
152 kW
7.3 s
246 km/h
153 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 200 (Stage 3)306 hp
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
288 km/h
179 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 200 (Stage 2)265 hp
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
276 km/h
171 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 200 (Stage 1)241 hp
Power
241 hp
180 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
268 km/h
167 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 200204 hp
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 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 200 (Stage 3)306 hp
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
288 km/h
179 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200 (Stage 2)265 hp
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
276 km/h
171 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200 (Stage 1)241 hp
Power
241 hp
180 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
268 km/h
167 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200204 hp
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200 (Stage 3) 306 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 200 (Stage 3)306 hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
5.7 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200 (Stage 2)265 hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.2 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200 (Stage 1)241 hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.6 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200204 hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
7.3 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 200 (Stage 3)306 hp
194 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200 (Stage 2)265 hp
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200 (Stage 1)241 hp
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200204 hp
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200 (Stage 3)306 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200 (Stage 2)265 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200 (Stage 1)241 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200204 hp
Power
306 hp
228 kW
265 hp
198 kW
241 hp
180 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
465 Nm
343 lb-ft
405 Nm
299 lb-ft
366 Nm
270 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
6.2 s
6.6 s
7.3 s
Top speed
288 km/h
179 mph
276 km/h
171 mph
268 km/h
167 mph
246 km/h
153 mph
Lightness
1,575 kg
3,472 lb
1,575 kg
3,472 lb
1,575 kg
3,472 lb
1,575 kg
3,472 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 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
758 km
471 mi
758 km
471 mi
758 km
471 mi
758 km
471 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
194 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200 (Stage 3) 306 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200 (Stage 2) 265 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200 (Stage 1) 241 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200 204 hp
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year1,733 LC/year1,733 LC/year1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200 (Stage 3) 306 hp

  • Has 41 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 26 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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