Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300 · Stage 3vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300 · Stage 2vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300 · Stage 1vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300

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

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206)

C 300 (Stage 3)

387 hp1999 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2021-present
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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206)

C 300 (Stage 2)

335 hp1999 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2021-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206)

C 300 (Stage 1)

304 hp1999 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2021-present
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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206)

C 300

258 hp1999 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2021-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300 (Stage 3) 387 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    321 km/h
    199 mph
  • Most powerful
    387 hp
    289 kW
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,600 kg
    3,527 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    242 hp/t
    180 kW/t
    4.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.8 L/100 km
    24.0 mpg US
    28.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    714 km
    444 mi
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best overall score
    80/100
  • Best performance score
    83/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300 (Stage 3)387 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300 (Stage 2)335 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300 (Stage 1)304 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300258 hp
Power
387hp289kW+129 hp
335hp250kW+77 hp
304hp227kW+46 hp
258hp192kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft+220 Nm
540Nm398lb-ft+140 Nm
488Nm360lb-ft+88 Nm
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,600kg3,527lb
1,600kg3,527lb
1,600kg3,527lb
1,600kg3,527lb
Gross weight
2,280kg5,027lb
2,280kg5,027lb
2,280kg5,027lb
2,280kg5,027lb
Top speed
321 km/h
199 mph
+56 km/h
306 km/h
190 mph
+41 km/h
296 km/h
184 mph
+31 km/h
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
51.7s99% target: 318 km/h / 197 mph-7.4 s
Calculated
55.9s99% target: 303 km/h / 188 mph-3.2 s
Calculated
58.7s99% target: 293 km/h / 182 mph-0.4 s
Calculated
59.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s-1.3 s
5.1s-0.9 s
5.4s-0.6 s
6.0s
0-200 km/h
11.7s-6.2 s
Calculated
13.3s-4.6 s
Calculated
14.6s-3.3 s
Calculated
17.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s-1.3 s
Calculated
4.9s-0.9 s
Calculated
5.2s-0.6 s
Calculated
5.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.3s-1.6 s
Calculated
12.8s-1.1 s
Calculated
13.2s-0.7 s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
242hp/t180kW/t110hp/1000 lb
Calculated
210hp/t156kW/t95hp/1000 lb
Calculated
190hp/t142kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
388Nm/t259lb-ft/ton
Calculated
338Nm/t226lb-ft/ton
Calculated
305Nm/t204lb-ft/ton
Calculated
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
714km444mi
Calculated
714km444mi
Calculated
714km444mi
Calculated
714km444mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,999cc122cu in
1,999cc122cu in
1,999cc122cu in
1,999cc122cu 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
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 300 (Stage 3) 387 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300 (Stage 2) 335 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300 (Stage 1) 304 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300 258 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300 (Stage 3) 387 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300 (Stage 2) 335 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300 (Stage 1) 304 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300 258 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300 (Stage 3)387 hp5,800 rpm2,000-3,200 rpm6,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300 (Stage 2)335 hp5,800 rpm2,000-3,200 rpm6,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300 (Stage 1)304 hp5,800 rpm2,000-3,200 rpm6,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300258 hp5,800 rpm2,000-3,200 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300 (Stage 3)387 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300 (Stage 2)335 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300 (Stage 1)304 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300258 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
4.9 s
5.2 s
5.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
5.1 s
5.4 s
6.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.7 s
13.3 s
14.6 s
17.9 s
Top speed
321 km/h
199 mph
306 km/h
190 mph
296 km/h
184 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.0 s
6.1 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
8.7 s
8.9 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
11.0 s
11.3 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.3 s
12.8 s
13.2 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
206 km/h
128 mph
196 km/h
122 mph
189 km/h
117 mph
176 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300 (Stage 3) 387 hp has 129 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300 258 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300 258 hp and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300 (Stage 3) 387 hp: 129 hp (96 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300 (Stage 3)387 hp
321 km/h
199 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300 (Stage 2)335 hp
306 km/h
190 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300 (Stage 1)304 hp
296 km/h
184 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300258 hp
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 300 (Stage 3) 387 hp and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300 258 hp: 1.3 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300 (Stage 2) 335 hp and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300 (Stage 1) 304 hp, separated by only 0.3 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 300 (Stage 3)387 hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300 (Stage 2)335 hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300 (Stage 1)304 hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300258 hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 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 300 (Stage 3)387 hp
242 hp/t
180 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300 (Stage 2)335 hp
210 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300 (Stage 1)304 hp
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300258 hp
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 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 300 (Stage 3)387 hp
387 hp
289 kW
4.7 s
321 km/h
199 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300 (Stage 2)335 hp
335 hp
250 kW
5.1 s
306 km/h
190 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300 (Stage 1)304 hp
304 hp
227 kW
5.4 s
296 km/h
184 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300258 hp
258 hp
192 kW
6.0 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 300 (Stage 3)387 hp
Power
387 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
321 km/h
199 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 300 (Stage 2)335 hp
Power
335 hp
250 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
306 km/h
190 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 300 (Stage 1)304 hp
Power
304 hp
227 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
296 km/h
184 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 300258 hp
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 300 (Stage 3)387 hp
Power
387 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
321 km/h
199 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300 (Stage 2)335 hp
Power
335 hp
250 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
306 km/h
190 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300 (Stage 1)304 hp
Power
304 hp
227 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
296 km/h
184 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300258 hp
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300 (Stage 3) 387 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 300 (Stage 3)387 hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
4.7 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300 (Stage 2)335 hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
5.1 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300 (Stage 1)304 hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
5.4 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300258 hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
6.0 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 300 (Stage 3)387 hp
242 hp/t
180 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300 (Stage 2)335 hp
210 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300 (Stage 1)304 hp
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300258 hp
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300 (Stage 3)387 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300 (Stage 2)335 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300 (Stage 1)304 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300258 hp
Power
387 hp
289 kW
335 hp
250 kW
304 hp
227 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
488 Nm
360 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
5.1 s
5.4 s
6.0 s
Top speed
321 km/h
199 mph
306 km/h
190 mph
296 km/h
184 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
Fuel consumption
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 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
714 km
444 mi
714 km
444 mi
714 km
444 mi
714 km
444 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
242 hp/t
180 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
210 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300 (Stage 3) 387 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300 (Stage 2) 335 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300 (Stage 1) 304 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300 258 hp
Consumption7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.25 LC100 km12.25 LC100 km12.25 LC100 km12.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.71 LC100 mi19.71 LC100 mi19.71 LC100 mi19.71 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,838 LC/year1,838 LC/year1,838 LC/year1,838 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300 (Stage 3) 387 hp

  • Has 52 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 32 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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