Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) · Facelift 2026
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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) · Facelift 2026 C 250vsMercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250d
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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C 250d
Comparison overview
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Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250d
- Quickest 0-100 km/h6.7 s
- Highest torque500 Nm369 lb-ft
- Lightest1,570 kg3,461 lb
- Lowest combined fuel consumption4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK
- Best estimated range1,136 km706 mi
- Best performance score59/100
- Best economy score95/100
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
- Largest trunk455 L
- Best overall score60/100
- Best practicality score74/100
Specification comparison
| Model | Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250 | Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250d |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 218hp163kW | 204hp152kW |
| Torque | 320Nm236lb-ft | 500Nm369lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,650kg3,638lb | 1,570kg3,461lb |
| Gross weight | 2,265kg4,993lb | 2,125kg4,685lb |
| Top speed | 248 km/h 154 mph | 247 km/h 153 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 68.9s99% target: 246 km/h / 153 mph Calculated | 89.9s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.3s | 6.7s |
| 0-200 km/h | 23.9s Calculated | 26.7s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 7.0s Calculated | 6.4s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK | 4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | - | 5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | - | 4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 15.1s Calculated | 14.7s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 132hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb Calculated | 130hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 194Nm/t130lb-ft/ton Calculated | 318Nm/t213lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 957km594mi Calculated | 1,136km706mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,999cc122cu in | 2,143cc131cu 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 |
| Ground clearance | - | 89mm4in |
| Trunk volume | 455L | 400L |
| Doors | 4 | 2 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel tank | 66L | 50L |
| CO2 emissions | - | 116g/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) C 250d: 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)C 250d | 3,800 rpm | 1,600-1,800 rpm | 4,050 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250 | Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250d |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 7.0 s | 6.4 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 7.3 s | 6.7 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 23.9 s | 26.7 s |
| Top speed | 248 km/h 154 mph | 247 km/h 153 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.8 s | 2.4 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.9 s | 6.4 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 10.1 s | 9.6 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 12.9 s | 12.4 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 15.1 s | 14.7 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 161 km/h 100 mph | 157 km/h 97 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)C 250d | 204 hp 152 kW |
Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250 has 14 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250d.
The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250d and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250: 14 hp (10 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)C 250d | 500 Nm 369 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)C 250d | 1,570 kg 3,461 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)C 250d | 247 km/h 153 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)C 250d | 6.7 s |
Although Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250 has more power, Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250d and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250: 0.6 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)C 250d | 4.4 L/100 km 53.5 mpg US 64.2 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250d and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250: 2.5 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)C 250d | 130 hp/t 97 kW/t 7.7 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)C 250d | 1,136 km 706 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)C 250d | 204 hp 152 kW | 6.7 s | 247 km/h 153 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)C 250d |
| 4.4 L/100 km 53.5 mpg US 64.2 mpg UK | ||||||
Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
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| 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)C 250d | 4.4 L/100 km 53.5 mpg US 64.2 mpg UK | 6.7 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 |
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| 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)C 250d | 130 hp/t 97 kW/t 7.7 kg/hp | 4.4 L/100 km 53.5 mpg US 64.2 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250 | Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250d | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 218 hp 163 kW | 204 hp 152 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 320 Nm 236 lb-ft | 500 Nm 369 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 7.3 s | 6.7 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 248 km/h 154 mph | 247 km/h 153 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,650 kg 3,638 lb | 1,570 kg 3,461 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 6.9 L/100 km 34.1 mpg US 40.9 mpg UK | 4.4 L/100 km 53.5 mpg US 64.2 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 957 km 594 mi | 1,136 km 706 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | - | 116 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 455 L 16.1 cu ft | 400 L 14.1 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 132 hp/t 99 kW/t 7.6 kg/hp | 130 hp/t 97 kW/t 7.7 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) C 250d |
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| Consumption | 6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK | 4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 12.08 LC100 km | 7.70 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 19.43 LC100 mi | 12.39 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal | 660 L174 US gal145 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,811 LC/year | 1,155 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250
- Has 14 hp more
- Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
- Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 55 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Heaviest
Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250d
- Has 180 Nm more
- Is 80 kg lighter
- Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Uses 2.5 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 180 km (112 mi) more estimated range
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest torque
- Lightest
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best estimated range
Cons
- Lowest power
- Lowest top speed
- Smallest trunk
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