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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 220dvsMercedes-Benz W108 280 SE 3.5 V8

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

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206)

C 220d

200 hp1993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2021-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz W108

280 SE 3.5 V8

200 hp3499 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1970-1972

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 220d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    239 km/h
    149 mph
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Highest torque
    440 Nm
    325 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    833 km
    518 mi
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 220dMercedes-BenzW108280 SE 3.5 V8
Power
200hp149kW
200hp149kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
286Nm211lb-ft
Curb weight
1,705kg3,759lb
1,550kg3,417lb
Gross weight
2,400kg5,291lb
2,055kg4,530lb
Top speed
239 km/h
149 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
68.2s99% target: 237 km/h / 147 mph
Calculated
78.2s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
9.0s
0-200 km/h
25.9s
Calculated
36.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
8.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
117hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
129hp/t96kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
258Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
185Nm/t123lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
833km518mi
Calculated
631km392mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,993cc122cu in
3,499cc214cu in
Length
4,751mm187in
4,900mm193in
Width
1,820mm72in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,437mm57in
1,440mm57in
Wheelbase
2,865mm113in
2,750mm108in
Front track
1,582mm62in
1,482mm58in
Rear track
1,594mm63in
1,485mm58in
Trunk volume
455L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
40L
82L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 220dMercedes-Benz W108 280 SE 3.5 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 220d: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz W108 280 SE 3.5 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 220d4,200 rpm1,800-2,800 rpm4,450 rpm
Mercedes-BenzW108280 SE 3.5 V85,800 rpm4,000 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 220dMercedes-BenzW108280 SE 3.5 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
8.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
9.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.9 s
36.0 s
Top speed
239 km/h
149 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
3.0 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
11.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
14.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
16.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
146 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 220d
200 hp
149 kW
Mercedes-BenzW108280 SE 3.5 V8
200 hp
149 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 220d
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzW108280 SE 3.5 V8
286 Nm
211 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 220d
1,705 kg
3,759 lb
Mercedes-BenzW108280 SE 3.5 V8
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-BenzC-class (W206)C 220d
239 km/h
149 mph
Mercedes-BenzW108280 SE 3.5 V8
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 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 220d7.4 s
Mercedes-BenzW108280 SE 3.5 V89.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 220d and Mercedes-Benz W108 280 SE 3.5 V8: 1.6 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 220d
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzW108280 SE 3.5 V8
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 220d and Mercedes-Benz W108 280 SE 3.5 V8: 8.2 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 220d
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzW108280 SE 3.5 V8
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 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 220d
833 km
518 mi
Mercedes-BenzW108280 SE 3.5 V8
631 km
392 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 220d
200 hp
149 kW
7.4 s
239 km/h
149 mph
Mercedes-BenzW108280 SE 3.5 V8
200 hp
149 kW
9.0 s
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 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 220d
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
239 km/h
149 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-BenzW108280 SE 3.5 V8
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h9.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,900 mm
192.9 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 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 220d
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
239 km/h
149 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzW108280 SE 3.5 V8
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h9.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 220d 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 220d
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
7.4 s
Mercedes-BenzW108280 SE 3.5 V8
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK
9.0 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 220d
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzW108280 SE 3.5 V8
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 220dMercedes-BenzW108280 SE 3.5 V8
Power
200 hp
149 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
286 Nm
211 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
9.0 s
Top speed
239 km/h
149 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,705 kg
3,759 lb
1,550 kg
3,417 lb
Fuel consumption
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 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-
Length
4,900 mm
192.9 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
Range score
833 km
518 mi
631 km
392 mi
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
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Power-to-weight score
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 220dMercedes-Benz W108 280 SE 3.5 V8
Consumption4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK13 L/100 km18.1 mpg US21.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.40 LC100 km22.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.52 LC100 mi36.61 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used720 L190 US gal158 UK gal1,950 L515 US gal429 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,260 LC/year3,413 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 220d

  • Has 154 Nm more
  • Is 1.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 8.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 203 km (126 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest

Mercedes-Benz W108 280 SE 3.5 V8

  • Is 155 kg lighter
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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