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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) · Facelift 2026 C 250dvsMercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 200

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

C 250d

200 hp1992 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2026-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205)

C 200

184 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2016-2018

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    238 km/h
    148 mph
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Highest torque
    440 Nm
    325 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,269 km
    789 mi
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250dMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 200
Power
200hp149kW
184hp137kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,775kg3,913lb
1,520kg3,351lb
Gross weight
2,400kg5,291lb
2,075kg4,575lb
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
65.7s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
90.0s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
25.2s
Calculated
34.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
113hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
121hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
248Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
197Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,269km789mi
Calculated
704km438mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,992cc122cu in
1,991cc121cu 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
1,563mm62in
Rear track
1,594mm63in
1,546mm61in
Trunk volume
455L
400L
Doors
4
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
66L
50L
CO2 emissions-
162g/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 250dMercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 200PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250d: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 200: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250d3,400-3,600 rpm1,800-2,800 rpm3,850 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 2005,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250dMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 200
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
25.2 s
34.6 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.0 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
160 km/h
100 mph
149 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250d
200 hp
149 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 200
184 hp
137 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250d has 16 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 200.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 200 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250d: 16 hp (12 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250d
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 200
300 Nm
221 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 250d
1,775 kg
3,913 lb
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 200
1,520 kg
3,351 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 250d
238 km/h
148 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 200
229 km/h
142 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)Facelift 2026C 250d7.1 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 2007.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250d and Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 200: 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)Facelift 2026C 250d
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 200
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250d and Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 200: 1.9 L/100 km.

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 250d
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 200
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250d
1,269 km
789 mi
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 200
704 km
438 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250d
200 hp
149 kW
7.1 s
238 km/h
148 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 200
184 hp
137 kW
7.5 s
229 km/h
142 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 250d
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 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
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 200
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 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)Facelift 2026C 250d
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 200
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250d 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)Facelift 2026C 250d
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
7.1 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 200
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
7.5 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)Facelift 2026C 250d
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 200
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250dMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 200
Power
200 hp
149 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
7.5 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,775 kg
3,913 lb
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
Fuel consumption
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
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
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 in
Range score
1,269 km
789 mi
704 km
438 mi
CO2 score
-
162 g/km
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 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) Facelift 2026 C 250dMercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 200
Consumption5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.10 LC100 km12.42 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.65 LC100 mi20.00 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used780 L206 US gal172 UK gal1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,365 LC/year1,864 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 16 hp more
  • Has 140 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 565 km (351 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 55 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 200

  • Is 255 kg lighter
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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