Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300dvsMercedes-Benz E-class (W213) · Facelift 2020 E 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

265 hp1993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2021-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) · Facelift 2020

E 300d

265 hp1992 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2021-2023

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    265 hp
    198 kW
  • Highest torque
    550 Nm
    406 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,780 kg
    3,924 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    149 hp/t
    111 kW/t
    6.7 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
    1,245 km
    774 mi
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300dMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 300d
Power
265hp198kW
265hp198kW
Torque
550Nm406lb-ft
550Nm406lb-ft
Curb weight
1,780kg3,924lb
1,850kg4,079lb
Gross weight
2,400kg5,291lb
2,585kg5,699lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
58.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
65.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
18.2s
Calculated
20.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
149hp/t111kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
309Nm/t207lb-ft/ton
Calculated
297Nm/t199lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,245km774mi
Calculated
877km545mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,993cc122cu in
1,992cc122cu in
Length
4,751mm187in
4,935mm194in
Width
1,820mm72in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,438mm57in
1,460mm57in
Wheelbase
2,865mm113in
2,939mm116in
Front track
1,582mm62in
1,604mm63in
Rear track
1,594mm63in
1,608mm63in
Trunk volume
455L
540L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
50L

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 300dMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 300d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.2 s
20.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
170 km/h
106 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 300d
265 hp
198 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 300d
550 Nm
406 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
1,780 kg
3,924 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 300d
1,850 kg
4,079 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
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 300d
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 300d5.9 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 300d6.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300d and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 E 300d: 0.4 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
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 300d
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 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
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 300d
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 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 300d
1,245 km
774 mi
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 300d
877 km
545 mi

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
5.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 300d
265 hp
198 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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
1,438 mm
56.6 in
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 300d
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,935 mm
194.3 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 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
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 300d
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300d 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
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
5.9 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 300d
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
6.3 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
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 300d
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300dMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 300d
Power
265 hp
198 kW
265 hp
198 kW
Torque
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,780 kg
3,924 lb
1,850 kg
4,079 lb
Fuel consumption
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,751 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,935 mm
194.3 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
Range score
1,245 km
774 mi
877 km
545 mi
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 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 300dMercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 E 300d
Consumption5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.28 LC100 km9.98 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.93 LC100 mi16.05 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used795 L210 US gal175 UK gal855 L226 US gal188 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,391 LC/year1,496 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Is 70 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 368 km (229 mi) more estimated range

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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