Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) · Facelift 2026
Car comparison
Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) · Facelift 2026 C 200vsMercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) · Facelift 2018 C 180 1.6
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
New comparisonMercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) · Facelift 2018
C 180 1.6
Comparison overview
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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 200
- Quickest 0-100 km/h8.5 s
- Fastest top speed232 km/h144 mph
- Most powerful177 hp132 kW
- Highest torque250 Nm184 lb-ft
- Best estimated range971 km603 mi
- Best overall score55/100
- Best performance score46/100
- Best economy score89/100
- Best practicality score74/100
Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.6
- Lightest1,400 kg3,086 lb
- Best power-to-weight111 hp/t83 kW/t9.0 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK
Specification comparison
| Model | Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200 | Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 177hp132kW | 156hp116kW |
| Torque | 250Nm184lb-ft | 250Nm184lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,630kg3,594lb | 1,400kg3,086lb |
| Gross weight | 2,250kg4,960lb | 1,955kg4,310lb |
| Top speed | 232 km/h 144 mph | 226 km/h 140 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 75.7s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph Calculated | 97.4s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 8.5s | 8.5s |
| 0-200 km/h | 31.4s Calculated | 39.9s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 8.1s Calculated | 8.0s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK | 6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | - | 8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | - | 5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 16.2s Calculated | 16.2s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 109hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb Calculated | 111hp/t83kW/t51hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 153Nm/t103lb-ft/ton Calculated | 179Nm/t119lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 971km603mi Calculated | 612km380mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,999cc122cu in | 1,595cc97cu in |
| Length | 4,766mm188in | 4,686mm184in |
| Width | 1,820mm72in | 1,810mm71in |
| Height | 1,438mm57in | 1,405mm55in |
| Wheelbase | 2,865mm113in | 2,840mm112in |
| Front track | 1,582mm62in | 1,567mm62in |
| Rear track | 1,594mm63in | - |
| Ground clearance | - | 88mm3in |
| Trunk volume | 455L | - |
| Doors | 4 | 2 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel tank | 66L | 41L |
| CO2 emissions | - | 152g/km |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 200: Power / Torque
- Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.6: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200 | 5,000-6,100 rpm | 1,400-4,000 rpm | 6,350 rpm |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6 | - | 1,200-4,000 rpm | 4,250 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200 | Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 8.1 s | 8.0 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 8.5 s | 8.5 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 31.4 s | 39.9 s |
| Top speed | 232 km/h 144 mph | 226 km/h 140 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.9 s | 2.6 s |
330 ft 101 m | 7.3 s | 7.0 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 10.8 s | 10.6 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 13.7 s | 13.6 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 16.2 s | 16.2 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 150 km/h 93 mph | 143 km/h 89 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200 | 177 hp 132 kW |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6 | 156 hp 116 kW |
Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 200 has 21 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.6.
The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.6 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 200: 21 hp (16 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200 | 250 Nm 184 lb-ft |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6 | 250 Nm 184 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200 | 1,630 kg 3,594 lb |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6 | 1,400 kg 3,086 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200 | 232 km/h 144 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6 | 226 km/h 140 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200 | 8.5 s |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6 | 8.5 s |
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200 | 6.8 L/100 km 34.6 mpg US 41.5 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6 | 6.7 L/100 km 35.1 mpg US 42.2 mpg UK |
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200 | 109 hp/t 81 kW/t 9.2 kg/hp |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6 | 111 hp/t 83 kW/t 9.0 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200 | 971 km 603 mi |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6 | 612 km 380 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200 | 177 hp 132 kW | 8.5 s | 232 km/h 144 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6 | 156 hp 116 kW | 8.5 s | 226 km/h 140 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200 |
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| Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6 |
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200 |
| 6.8 L/100 km 34.6 mpg US 41.5 mpg UK | ||||||
| Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6 |
| 6.7 L/100 km 35.1 mpg US 42.2 mpg UK | ||||||
Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 200 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200 | 6.8 L/100 km 34.6 mpg US 41.5 mpg UK | 8.5 s |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6 | 6.7 L/100 km 35.1 mpg US 42.2 mpg UK | 8.5 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200 | 109 hp/t 81 kW/t 9.2 kg/hp | 6.8 L/100 km 34.6 mpg US 41.5 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6 | 111 hp/t 83 kW/t 9.0 kg/hp | 6.7 L/100 km 35.1 mpg US 42.2 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200 | Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 177 hp 132 kW | 156 hp 116 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 250 Nm 184 lb-ft | 250 Nm 184 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 8.5 s | 8.5 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 232 km/h 144 mph | 226 km/h 140 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,630 kg 3,594 lb | 1,400 kg 3,086 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 6.8 L/100 km 34.6 mpg US 41.5 mpg UK | 6.7 L/100 km 35.1 mpg US 42.2 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 971 km 603 mi | 612 km 380 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | - | 152 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 455 L 16.1 cu ft | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 109 hp/t 81 kW/t 9.2 kg/hp | 111 hp/t 83 kW/t 9.0 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 200 | Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.6 |
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| Consumption | 6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK | 6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 11.90 LC100 km | 11.73 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 19.15 LC100 mi | 18.87 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal | 1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,785 LC/year | 1,759 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 200
- Has 21 hp more
- Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
- Has 359 km (223 mi) more estimated range
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Best estimated range
Cons
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Heaviest
Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.6
- Is 230 kg lighter
- Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Lightest
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Lowest power
- Lowest top speed
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