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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) · Facelift 2026 C 250vsMercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) · Facelift 2018 C 220d

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 250

218 hp1999 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2026-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) · Facelift 2018

C 220d

194 hp1950 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2018-2023

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    248 km/h
    154 mph
  • Most powerful
    218 hp
    163 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    132 hp/t
    99 kW/t
    7.6 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    957 km
    594 mi
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 220d
Power
218hp163kW
194hp145kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,650kg3,638lb
1,630kg3,594lb
Gross weight
2,265kg4,993lb
2,200kg4,850lb
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
68.9s99% target: 246 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
88.8s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
23.9s
Calculated
32.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
132hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
119hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
194Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
957km594mi
Calculated
774km481mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,999cc122cu in
1,950cc119cu 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-
141g/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 250Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 220dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 220d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 2505,000-6,100 rpm1,400-4,000 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 220d-1,600-2,800 rpm3,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 220d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.9 s
32.1 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
161 km/h
100 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250
218 hp
163 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 220d
194 hp
145 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250 has 24 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 220d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 220d and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250: 24 hp (18 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
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 220d
400 Nm
295 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
1,650 kg
3,638 lb
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 220d
1,630 kg
3,594 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
248 km/h
154 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 220d
233 km/h
145 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 2507.3 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 220d7.3 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 250
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 220d
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 220d and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250: 1.6 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 250
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 220d
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 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 250
957 km
594 mi
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 220d
774 km
481 mi

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
7.3 s
248 km/h
154 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 220d
194 hp
145 kW
7.3 s
233 km/h
145 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/h7.3 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 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 220d
Power
194 hp
145 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 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 250
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 220d
Power
194 hp
145 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 220d 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 250
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
7.3 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 220d
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
7.3 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)Facelift 2026C 250
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 220d
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 220d
Power
218 hp
163 kW
194 hp
145 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
7.3 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,650 kg
3,638 lb
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
Fuel consumption
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 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
957 km
594 mi
774 km
481 mi
CO2 score
-
141 g/km
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 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 250Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 220d
Consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.08 LC100 km9.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.43 LC100 mi14.93 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal795 L210 US gal175 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,811 LC/year1,391 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 24 hp more
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 183 km (114 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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