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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) · Facelift 2026 C 250dvsMercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) · Facelift 2018 C 200

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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

C 250d

200 hp1992 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2026-present
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Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) · Facelift 2018

C 200

184 hp1497 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2018-2023

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
    250 km/h
    155 mph Unrestricted
    240 km/h
    149 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Highest torque
    440 Nm
    325 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,320 km
    820 mi
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • 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)Facelift 2018C 200
Power
200hp149kW
184hp137kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,735kg3,825lb
1,430kg3,153lb
Gross weight
2,355kg5,192lb
1,985kg4,376lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
239 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
69.9s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
96.8s99% target: 237 km/h / 147 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
23.4s
Calculated
32.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
115hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
129hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,320km820mi
Calculated
769km478mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,992cc122cu in
1,497cc91cu 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
50L
CO2 emissions-
148g/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) Facelift 2018 C 200PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250d: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 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)Facelift 2018C 200-3,000-4,000 rpm4,250 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)Facelift 2018C 200
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.4 s
32.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
239 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
101 mph
149 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250d has 16 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 200.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 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

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / 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
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 200
239 km/h
149 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

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) Facelift 2018 C 200: 0.8 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
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 200
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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) Facelift 2018 C 200: 1.5 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
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 200
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / 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
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 200
184 hp
137 kW
7.9 s
239 km/h
149 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
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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)Facelift 2018C 200
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
239 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
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
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 200
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
239 km/h
149 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
7.1 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 200
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
7.9 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
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 200
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250dMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 200
Power
200 hp
149 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
7.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
239 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
Fuel consumption
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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-
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 in
Range score
1,320 km
820 mi
769 km
478 mi
CO2 score
-
148 g/km
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 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) Facelift 2018 C 200
Consumption5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.75 LC100 km11.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.08 LC100 mi18.31 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used750 L198 US gal165 UK gal975 L258 US gal214 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,313 LC/year1,706 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 16 hp more
  • Has 160 Nm more
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 551 km (342 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

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