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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) · Facelift 2026 C 300evsMercedes-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 300e

218 hp1999 ccHybridAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2026-present
VS

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

C 220d

194 hp1950 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2018-2023

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 300e

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph Unrestricted
    240 km/h
    149 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    218 hp
    163 kW
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best practicality score
    68/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 300eMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 220d
Power
218hp163kW
194hp145kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
2,065kg4,553lb
1,530kg3,373lb
Gross weight
2,670kg5,886lb
2,085kg4,597lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
62.4s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
87.4s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
20.5s
Calculated
28.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg 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
14.1s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
106hp/t79kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
127hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
155Nm/t104lb-ft/ton
Calculated
261Nm/t175lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
641km398mi
Calculated
837km520mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,999cc122cu in
1,950cc119cu in
Length
4,766mm188in
4,686mm184in
Width
1,820mm72in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,405mm55in
Wheelbase
2,865mm113in
2,840mm112in
Front track
1,581mm62in
1,567mm62in
Rear track
1,583mm62in
-
Ground clearance-
88mm3in
Trunk volume
315L
-
Doors
4
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
50L
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 300eMercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 220dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 300e: 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 300e5,000-6,100 rpm1,800-4,000 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 300eMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 220d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.5 s
28.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 300e
218 hp
163 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 220d
194 hp
145 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 300e 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 300e: 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 300e
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 300e
2,065 kg
4,553 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 300e
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 300e6.1 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 220d7.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 300e and Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 220d: 0.9 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 300e
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 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 300e: 2.9 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 300e
106 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.5 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 300e
641 km
398 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.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 300e
218 hp
163 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 300e
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
315 L
11.1 cu ft
Length
4,766 mm
187.6 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 220d
Power
194 hp
145 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
240 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 300e
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 220d
Power
194 hp
145 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
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.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 300e
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
6.1 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.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 300e
106 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 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

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 300eMercedes-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
6.1 s
7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
2,065 kg
4,553 lb
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
Fuel consumption
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
315 L
11.1 cu ft
Length
4,766 mm
187.6 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 in
Range score
641 km
398 mi
837 km
520 mi
CO2 score
-
130 g/km
Trunk score
315 L
11.1 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
106 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.5 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 300eMercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 220d
Consumption7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.65 LC100 km8.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.97 LC100 mi13.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal735 L194 US gal162 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,048 LC/year1,286 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 300e

  • Has 24 hp more
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 220d

  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 535 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 196 km (122 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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