Car comparison

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

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

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206)

C 300d (Stage 3)

411 hp1992 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2021-present
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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206)

C 300d (Stage 2)

358 hp1992 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2021-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206)

C 300d (Stage 1)

318 hp1992 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2021-present
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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206)

C 300d

265 hp1992 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2021-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300d (Stage 3) 411 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    328 km/h
    204 mph
  • Most powerful
    411 hp
    306 kW
  • Highest torque
    880 Nm
    649 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,700 kg
    3,748 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    242 hp/t
    180 kW/t
    4.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    943 km
    586 mi
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best overall score
    83/100
  • Best performance score
    87/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300d (Stage 3)411 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300d (Stage 2)358 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300d (Stage 1)318 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300d265 hp
Power
411hp306kW+146 hp
358hp267kW+93 hp
318hp237kW+53 hp
265hp198kW
Torque
880Nm649lb-ft+330 Nm
770Nm568lb-ft+220 Nm
688Nm507lb-ft+138 Nm
550Nm406lb-ft
Curb weight
1,700kg3,748lb
1,700kg3,748lb
1,700kg3,748lb
1,700kg3,748lb
Gross weight
2,380kg5,247lb
2,380kg5,247lb
2,380kg5,247lb
2,380kg5,247lb
Top speed
328 km/h
204 mph
+63 km/h
312 km/h
194 mph
+47 km/h
300 km/h
186 mph
+35 km/h
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
49.6s99% target: 325 km/h / 202 mph-7.4 s
Calculated
53.5s99% target: 309 km/h / 192 mph-3.5 s
Calculated
56.7s99% target: 297 km/h / 185 mph-0.3 s
Calculated
57.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.3s-1.4 s
4.7s-1.0 s
5.1s-0.6 s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
10.8s-6.3 s
Calculated
12.3s-4.9 s
Calculated
13.7s-3.5 s
Calculated
17.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s-1.3 s
Calculated
4.5s-0.9 s
Calculated
4.9s-0.6 s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
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
Fuel consumption city
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.9s-1.8 s
Calculated
12.4s-1.2 s
Calculated
12.9s-0.8 s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
242hp/t180kW/t110hp/1000 lb
Calculated
210hp/t157kW/t95hp/1000 lb
Calculated
187hp/t139kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
156hp/t116kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
518Nm/t346lb-ft/ton
Calculated
453Nm/t303lb-ft/ton
Calculated
404Nm/t271lb-ft/ton
Calculated
324Nm/t216lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
943km586mi
Calculated
943km586mi
Calculated
943km586mi
Calculated
943km586mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,992cc122cu in
1,992cc122cu in
1,992cc122cu in
1,992cc122cu 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 300d (Stage 3) 411 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300d (Stage 2) 358 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300d (Stage 1) 318 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300d 265 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300d (Stage 3) 411 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300d (Stage 2) 358 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300d (Stage 1) 318 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300d 265 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300d (Stage 3)411 hp4,200 rpm1,800-2,200 rpm4,450 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300d (Stage 2)358 hp4,200 rpm1,800-2,200 rpm4,450 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300d (Stage 1)318 hp4,200 rpm1,800-2,200 rpm4,450 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300d265 hp4,200 rpm1,800-2,200 rpm4,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300d (Stage 3)411 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300d (Stage 2)358 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300d (Stage 1)318 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300d265 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
4.5 s
4.9 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.3 s
4.7 s
5.1 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.8 s
12.3 s
13.7 s
17.1 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
43.1 s
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-
-
Top speed
328 km/h
204 mph
312 km/h
194 mph
300 km/h
186 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.8 s
5.9 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.1 s
8.4 s
8.7 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.2 s
10.6 s
11.0 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.9 s
12.4 s
12.9 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
212 km/h
132 mph
201 km/h
125 mph
193 km/h
120 mph
179 km/h
111 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300d (Stage 3) 411 hp has 146 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300d 265 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300d 265 hp and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300d (Stage 3) 411 hp: 146 hp (109 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 300d (Stage 3)411 hp
328 km/h
204 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300d (Stage 2)358 hp
312 km/h
194 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300d (Stage 1)318 hp
300 km/h
186 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300d265 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 300d (Stage 3) 411 hp and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300d 265 hp: 1.4 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300d (Stage 2) 358 hp and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300d (Stage 1) 318 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 300d (Stage 3)411 hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300d (Stage 2)358 hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300d (Stage 1)318 hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300d265 hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 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 300d (Stage 3)411 hp
242 hp/t
180 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300d (Stage 2)358 hp
210 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300d (Stage 1)318 hp
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300d265 hp
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 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 300d (Stage 3)411 hp
411 hp
306 kW
4.3 s
328 km/h
204 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300d (Stage 2)358 hp
358 hp
267 kW
4.7 s
312 km/h
194 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300d (Stage 1)318 hp
318 hp
237 kW
5.1 s
300 km/h
186 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300d265 hp
265 hp
198 kW
5.7 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 300d (Stage 3)411 hp
Power
411 hp
306 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
328 km/h
204 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 300d (Stage 2)358 hp
Power
358 hp
267 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
312 km/h
194 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 300d (Stage 1)318 hp
Power
318 hp
237 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
300 km/h
186 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 300d265 hp
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 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 300d (Stage 3)411 hp
Power
411 hp
306 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
328 km/h
204 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300d (Stage 2)358 hp
Power
358 hp
267 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
312 km/h
194 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300d (Stage 1)318 hp
Power
318 hp
237 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
300 km/h
186 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300d265 hp
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300d (Stage 3) 411 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 300d (Stage 3)411 hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
4.3 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300d (Stage 2)358 hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
4.7 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300d (Stage 1)318 hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
5.1 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300d265 hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
5.7 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 300d (Stage 3)411 hp
242 hp/t
180 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300d (Stage 2)358 hp
210 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300d (Stage 1)318 hp
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300d265 hp
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300d (Stage 3)411 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300d (Stage 2)358 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300d (Stage 1)318 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300d265 hp
Power
411 hp
306 kW
358 hp
267 kW
318 hp
237 kW
265 hp
198 kW
Torque
880 Nm
649 lb-ft
770 Nm
568 lb-ft
688 Nm
507 lb-ft
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.3 s
4.7 s
5.1 s
5.7 s
Top speed
328 km/h
204 mph
312 km/h
194 mph
300 km/h
186 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
Fuel consumption
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 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
943 km
586 mi
943 km
586 mi
943 km
586 mi
943 km
586 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
157 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 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 300d (Stage 3) 411 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300d (Stage 2) 358 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300d (Stage 1) 318 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300d 265 hp
Consumption5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.28 LC100 km9.28 LC100 km9.28 LC100 km9.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.93 LC100 mi14.93 LC100 mi14.93 LC100 mi14.93 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used795 L210 US gal175 UK gal795 L210 US gal175 UK gal795 L210 US gal175 UK gal795 L210 US gal175 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,391 LC/year1,391 LC/year1,391 LC/year1,391 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300d (Stage 3) 411 hp

  • Has 53 hp more
  • Has 110 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 31 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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