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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300dvsTesla Model 3 Highland · Facelift 2023 Standard 62.5 kWh

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

265 hp1992 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2021-2026
VS

Tesla Model 3 Highland · Facelift 2023

Standard 62.5 kWh

283 hpElectricRWDAutomaticSedan2025-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    550 Nm
    406 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,700 kg
    3,748 lb
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300dTeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 2023Standard 62.5 kWh
Power
265hp198kW
283hp211kW
Torque
550Nm406lb-ft
420Nm310lb-ft
Curb weight
1,700kg3,748lb
1,772kg3,907lb
Gross weight
2,380kg5,247lb
2,149kg4,738lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
215 km/h134 mph
Restricted
201 km/h125 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
56.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
45.2s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
17.1s
Calculated
26.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
156hp/t116kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
160hp/t119kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
324Nm/t216lb-ft/ton
Calculated
237Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
943km586mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,992cc122cu in
-
Length
4,751mm187in
4,720mm186in
Width
1,820mm72in
1,850mm73in
Height
1,437mm57in
1,440mm57in
Wheelbase
2,865mm113in
2,875mm113in
Front track
1,601mm63in
1,584mm62in
Rear track
1,613mm64in
1,584mm62in
Ground clearance-
138mm5in
Trunk volume
455L
594L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
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Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

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Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300dTeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 2023Standard 62.5 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.1 s
26.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
215 km/h134 mph
Restricted
201 km/h125 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
111 mph
165 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300d
265 hp
198 kW
TeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 2023Standard 62.5 kWh
283 hp
211 kW

Tesla Model 3 Highland Facelift 2023 Standard 62.5 kWh has 18 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300d and Tesla Model 3 Highland Facelift 2023 Standard 62.5 kWh: 18 hp (13 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300d
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
TeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 2023Standard 62.5 kWh
420 Nm
310 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 300d
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
TeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 2023Standard 62.5 kWh
1,772 kg
3,907 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
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
TeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 2023Standard 62.5 kWh
Unrestricted
215 km/h134 mph
Restricted
201 km/h125 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 300d5.7 s
TeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 2023Standard 62.5 kWh6.1 s

Although Tesla Model 3 Highland Facelift 2023 Standard 62.5 kWh has more power, Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300d and Tesla Model 3 Highland Facelift 2023 Standard 62.5 kWh: 0.4 s.

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
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
TeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 2023Standard 62.5 kWh
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300d
265 hp
198 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
TeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 2023Standard 62.5 kWh
283 hp
211 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
215 km/h134 mph
Restricted
201 km/h125 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
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
TeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 2023Standard 62.5 kWh
Power
283 hp
211 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
215 km/h134 mph
Restricted
201 km/h125 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
594 L
21.0 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300dTeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 2023Standard 62.5 kWh
Power
265 hp
198 kW
283 hp
211 kW
Torque
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
215 km/h134 mph
Restricted
201 km/h125 mph
Lightness
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
1,772 kg
3,907 lb
Fuel consumption
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
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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
594 L
21.0 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
Range score
943 km
586 mi
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Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
594 L
21.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 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 300d
Consumption5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.93 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used795 L210 US gal175 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,391 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300d

  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Is 72 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 50 km/h (31 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

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