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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) · Facelift 2026 C 250vsBYD Seal · Facelift 2026 Comfort 61.4 kWh

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) · Facelift 2026

C 250

218 hp1999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2026-present
VS

BYD Seal · Facelift 2026

Comfort 61.4 kWh

231 hpElectricRWDAutomaticSedan2026-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    246 km/h
    153 mph
  • Lightest
    1,710 kg
    3,770 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    127 hp/t
    95 kW/t
    7.8 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250BYDSealFacelift 2026Comfort 61.4 kWh
Power
218hp163kW
231hp172kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,710kg3,770lb
1,970kg4,343lb
Gross weight
2,320kg5,115lb
2,380kg5,247lb
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
67.0s99% target: 244 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
70.2s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
23.7s
Calculated
27.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
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Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
127hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
117hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
187Nm/t125lb-ft/ton
Calculated
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
917km570mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,999cc122cu in
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Length
4,766mm188in
4,800mm189in
Width
1,820mm72in
1,875mm74in
Height
1,438mm57in
1,460mm57in
Wheelbase
2,865mm113in
2,920mm115in
Front track
1,582mm62in
1,620mm64in
Rear track
1,594mm63in
1,625mm64in
Trunk volume
455L
485L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
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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)Facelift 2026C 250BYDSealFacelift 2026Comfort 61.4 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.7 s
27.6 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
101 mph
156 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

BYD Seal Facelift 2026 Comfort 61.4 kWh has 13 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250 and BYD Seal Facelift 2026 Comfort 61.4 kWh: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
BYDSealFacelift 2026Comfort 61.4 kWh
380 Nm
280 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
BYDSealFacelift 2026Comfort 61.4 kWh
1,970 kg
4,343 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)Facelift 2026C 250
246 km/h
153 mph
BYDSealFacelift 2026Comfort 61.4 kWh
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Although BYD Seal Facelift 2026 Comfort 61.4 kWh has more power, Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250 and BYD Seal Facelift 2026 Comfort 61.4 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)Facelift 2026C 250
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
BYDSealFacelift 2026Comfort 61.4 kWh
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250
218 hp
163 kW
7.1 s
246 km/h
153 mph
BYDSealFacelift 2026Comfort 61.4 kWh
231 hp
172 kW
7.5 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 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)Facelift 2026C 250
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,766 mm
187.6 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 in
BYDSealFacelift 2026Comfort 61.4 kWh
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Length
4,800 mm
189.0 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250BYDSealFacelift 2026Comfort 61.4 kWh
Power
218 hp
163 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
7.5 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Lightness
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
1,970 kg
4,343 lb
Fuel consumption
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,766 mm
187.6 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Length
4,800 mm
189.0 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
Range score
917 km
570 mi
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Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.5 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) Facelift 2026 C 250
Consumption7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.28 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,890 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250

  • Is 260 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

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