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

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

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206)

C 200d (Stage 3)

253 hp1993 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2021-present
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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206)

C 200d (Stage 2)

220 hp1993 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2021-present
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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206)

C 200d (Stage 1)

196 hp1993 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2021-present
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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206)

C 200d

163 hp1993 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2021-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200d (Stage 3) 253 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    261 km/h
    162 mph
  • Most powerful
    253 hp
    188 kW
  • Highest torque
    608 Nm
    448 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,650 kg
    3,638 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    153 hp/t
    114 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.7 L/100 km
    63.6 mpg US
    76.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    889 km
    552 mi
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200d (Stage 3)253 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200d (Stage 2)220 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200d (Stage 1)196 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200d163 hp
Power
253hp188kW+90 hp
220hp164kW+57 hp
196hp146kW+33 hp
163hp122kW
Torque
608Nm448lb-ft+228 Nm
532Nm392lb-ft+152 Nm
475Nm350lb-ft+95 Nm
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,650kg3,638lb
1,650kg3,638lb
1,650kg3,638lb
1,650kg3,638lb
Gross weight
2,350kg5,181lb
2,350kg5,181lb
2,350kg5,181lb
2,350kg5,181lb
Top speed
261 km/h
162 mph
+31 km/h
251 km/h
156 mph
+21 km/h
242 km/h
150 mph
+12 km/h
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
57.4s99% target: 258 km/h / 161 mph-11.4 s
Calculated
61.2s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph-7.5 s
Calculated
63.9s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph-4.8 s
Calculated
68.8s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s-1.9 s
6.4s-1.3 s
6.9s-0.8 s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
17.9s-11.4 s
Calculated
20.6s-8.6 s
Calculated
23.5s-5.7 s
Calculated
29.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s-1.7 s
Calculated
6.1s-1.2 s
Calculated
6.5s-0.8 s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.7L/100 km63.6mpg US76.3mpg UK
3.7L/100 km63.6mpg US76.3mpg UK
3.7L/100 km63.6mpg US76.3mpg UK
3.7L/100 km63.6mpg US76.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s-1.7 s
Calculated
14.3s-1.2 s
Calculated
14.8s-0.7 s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
119hp/t88kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
99hp/t74kW/t45hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
368Nm/t247lb-ft/ton
Calculated
322Nm/t216lb-ft/ton
Calculated
288Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
889km552mi
Calculated
889km552mi
Calculated
889km552mi
Calculated
889km552mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,993cc122cu in
1,993cc122cu in
1,993cc122cu in
1,993cc122cu 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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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200d (Stage 3)253 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200d (Stage 2)220 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200d (Stage 1)196 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200d163 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
6.1 s
6.5 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
6.4 s
6.9 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.9 s
20.6 s
23.5 s
29.2 s
Top speed
261 km/h
162 mph
251 km/h
156 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.5 s
6.7 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.6 s
9.9 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
12.2 s
12.6 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
14.3 s
14.8 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
176 km/h
110 mph
169 km/h
105 mph
163 km/h
101 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200d (Stage 3) 253 hp has 90 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200d 163 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200d 163 hp and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200d (Stage 3) 253 hp: 90 hp (67 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 200d (Stage 3) 253 hp and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200d 163 hp: 1.9 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200d (Stage 2) 220 hp and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200d (Stage 1) 196 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 200d (Stage 3)253 hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200d (Stage 2)220 hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200d (Stage 1)196 hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200d163 hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 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 200d (Stage 3)253 hp
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200d (Stage 2)220 hp
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200d (Stage 1)196 hp
119 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200d163 hp
99 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.1 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 200d (Stage 3)253 hp
253 hp
188 kW
5.9 s
261 km/h
162 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200d (Stage 2)220 hp
220 hp
164 kW
6.4 s
251 km/h
156 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200d (Stage 1)196 hp
196 hp
146 kW
6.9 s
242 km/h
150 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200d163 hp
163 hp
122 kW
7.7 s
230 km/h
143 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 200d (Stage 3)253 hp
Power
253 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
261 km/h
162 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 200d (Stage 2)220 hp
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
251 km/h
156 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 200d (Stage 1)196 hp
Power
196 hp
146 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 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 200d163 hp
Power
163 hp
122 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 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 200d (Stage 3)253 hp
Power
253 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
261 km/h
162 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200d (Stage 2)220 hp
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
251 km/h
156 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200d (Stage 1)196 hp
Power
196 hp
146 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200d163 hp
Power
163 hp
122 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200d (Stage 3) 253 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 200d (Stage 3)253 hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
5.9 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200d (Stage 2)220 hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
6.4 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200d (Stage 1)196 hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
6.9 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200d163 hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
7.7 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 200d (Stage 3)253 hp
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200d (Stage 2)220 hp
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200d (Stage 1)196 hp
119 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200d163 hp
99 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.1 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200d (Stage 3)253 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200d (Stage 2)220 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200d (Stage 1)196 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200d163 hp
Power
253 hp
188 kW
220 hp
164 kW
196 hp
146 kW
163 hp
122 kW
Torque
608 Nm
448 lb-ft
532 Nm
392 lb-ft
475 Nm
350 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
6.4 s
6.9 s
7.7 s
Top speed
261 km/h
162 mph
251 km/h
156 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,650 kg
3,638 lb
1,650 kg
3,638 lb
1,650 kg
3,638 lb
1,650 kg
3,638 lb
Fuel consumption
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 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
889 km
552 mi
889 km
552 mi
889 km
552 mi
889 km
552 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
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
119 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
99 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.1 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 200d (Stage 3) 253 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200d (Stage 2) 220 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200d (Stage 1) 196 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200d 163 hp
Consumption4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.88 LC100 km7.88 LC100 km7.88 LC100 km7.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.67 LC100 mi12.67 LC100 mi12.67 LC100 mi12.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used675 L178 US gal148 UK gal675 L178 US gal148 UK gal675 L178 US gal148 UK gal675 L178 US gal148 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,181 LC/year1,181 LC/year1,181 LC/year1,181 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200d (Stage 3) 253 hp

  • Has 33 hp more
  • Has 76 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 20 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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