Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) · Facelift 2026
Car comparison
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.
New comparisonMercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) · Facelift 2018
C 220d
Comparison overview
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Best choices
Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 220d
- Quickest 0-100 km/h7.0 s
- Highest torque400 Nm295 lb-ft
- Lightest1,530 kg3,373 lb
- Lowest combined fuel consumption4.9 L/100 km48.0 mpg US57.6 mpg UK
- Best performance score55/100
- Best economy score94/100
Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250
- Fastest top speed248 km/h154 mph
- Most powerful218 hp163 kW
- Best power-to-weight132 hp/t99 kW/t7.6 kg/hp
- Best estimated range957 km594 mi
- Best overall score60/100
- Best practicality score74/100
Specification comparison
| Model | Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250 | Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 220d |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 218hp163kW | 194hp145kW |
| Torque | 320Nm236lb-ft | 400Nm295lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,650kg3,638lb | 1,530kg3,373lb |
| Gross weight | 2,265kg4,993lb | 2,085kg4,597lb |
| Top speed | 248 km/h 154 mph | 240 km/h 149 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 68.9s99% target: 246 km/h / 153 mph Calculated | 87.4s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.3s | 7.0s |
| 0-200 km/h | 23.9s Calculated | 28.8s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 7.0s Calculated | 6.6s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK | 4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | - | 5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | - | 4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 15.1s Calculated | 15.0s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 132hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb Calculated | 127hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 194Nm/t130lb-ft/ton Calculated | 261Nm/t175lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 957km594mi Calculated | 837km520mi 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 | - | 130g/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 250: Power / Torque
- Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 220d: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250 | 5,000-6,100 rpm | 1,400-4,000 rpm | 6,350 rpm |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 220d | - | 1,600-2,800 rpm | 3,050 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250 | Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 220d |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 7.0 s | 6.6 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 7.3 s | 7.0 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 23.9 s | 28.8 s |
| Top speed | 248 km/h 154 mph | 240 km/h 149 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.8 s | 2.5 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.9 s | 6.5 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 10.1 s | 9.8 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 12.9 s | 12.6 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 15.1 s | 15.0 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 161 km/h 100 mph | 154 km/h 96 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250 | 1,650 kg 3,638 lb |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 220d | 1,530 kg 3,373 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 250 | 248 km/h 154 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 220d | 240 km/h 149 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 250 | 7.3 s |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 220d | 7.0 s |
Although Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250 has more power, Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 220d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 220d and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250: 0.3 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 250 | 6.9 L/100 km 34.1 mpg US 40.9 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 220d | 4.9 L/100 km 48.0 mpg US 57.6 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: 2.0 L/100 km.
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 250 | 132 hp/t 99 kW/t 7.6 kg/hp |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 220d | 127 hp/t 95 kW/t 7.9 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250 | 957 km 594 mi |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 220d | 837 km 520 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top 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 | 7.0 s | 240 km/h 149 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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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 250 |
| 6.9 L/100 km 34.1 mpg US 40.9 mpg UK | ||||||
| Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 220d |
| 4.9 L/100 km 48.0 mpg US 57.6 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 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 | 4.9 L/100 km 48.0 mpg US 57.6 mpg UK | 7.0 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 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 | 127 hp/t 95 kW/t 7.9 kg/hp | 4.9 L/100 km 48.0 mpg US 57.6 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250 | Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 220d | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 218 hp 163 kW | 194 hp 145 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 320 Nm 236 lb-ft | 400 Nm 295 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 7.3 s | 7.0 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 248 km/h 154 mph | 240 km/h 149 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,650 kg 3,638 lb | 1,530 kg 3,373 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 6.9 L/100 km 34.1 mpg US 40.9 mpg UK | 4.9 L/100 km 48.0 mpg US 57.6 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 957 km 594 mi | 837 km 520 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | - | 130 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 455 L 16.1 cu ft | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 132 hp/t 99 kW/t 7.6 kg/hp | 127 hp/t 95 kW/t 7.9 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 250 | Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 220d |
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| Consumption | 6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK | 4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 12.08 LC100 km | 8.58 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 19.43 LC100 mi | 13.80 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal | 735 L194 US gal162 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,811 LC/year | 1,286 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250
- Has 24 hp more
- Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
- Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 120 km (74 mi) more estimated range
Pros
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Best estimated range
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Heaviest
Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 220d
- Has 80 Nm more
- Is 120 kg lighter
- Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Uses 2.0 L/100 km less fuel
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest torque
- Lightest
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
Cons
- Lowest power
- Lowest top speed
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