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

C 250

218 hp1999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2026-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205)

C 250d

204 hp2143 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,610 kg
    3,549 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,000 km
    621 mi
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250d
Power
218hp163kW
204hp152kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,710kg3,770lb
1,610kg3,549lb
Gross weight
2,320kg5,115lb
2,165kg4,773lb
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
67.0s99% target: 244 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
88.0s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
23.7s
Calculated
28.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
127hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
127hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
187Nm/t125lb-ft/ton
Calculated
311Nm/t208lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
917km570mi
Calculated
1,000km621mi
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
Trunk volume
455L
400L
Doors
4
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
66L
50L
CO2 emissions-
132g/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) C 250dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250d: 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)C 250d3,800 rpm1,600-1,800 rpm4,050 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)C 250d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.7 s
28.7 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
101 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 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250d
1,610 kg
3,549 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
246 km/h
153 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250d
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 2507.1 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250d6.9 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: 0.2 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
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250d
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 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: 2.2 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
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250d
127 hp/t
94 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 250
917 km
570 mi
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250d
1,000 km
621 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
7.1 s
246 km/h
153 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250d
204 hp
152 kW
6.9 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 250
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 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)C 250d
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
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/h7.1 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250d
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 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.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
7.1 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250d
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
6.9 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 250
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250d
127 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250d
Power
218 hp
163 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
6.9 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
1,610 kg
3,549 lb
Fuel consumption
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 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
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 in
Range score
917 km
570 mi
1,000 km
621 mi
CO2 score
-
132 g/km
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
127 hp/t
94 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 250Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250d
Consumption7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.60 LC100 km8.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.28 LC100 mi14.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal750 L198 US gal165 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,890 LC/year1,313 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 1 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 100 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 83 km (52 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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