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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) · Facelift 2026 C 250

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202)

AMG C 36

280 hp3606 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1993-1996
VS

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

C 250

218 hp1999 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2026-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    280 hp
    209 kW
  • Highest torque
    385 Nm
    284 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,560 kg
    3,439 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    179 hp/t
    134 kW/t
    5.6 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250
Power
280hp209kW
218hp163kW
Torque
385Nm284lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,560kg3,439lb
1,650kg3,638lb
Gross weight
1,970kg4,343lb
2,265kg4,993lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
248 km/h
154 mph
To 99% top speed
66.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
68.9s99% target: 246 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
20.7s
Calculated
23.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
179hp/t134kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
132hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
247Nm/t165lb-ft/ton
Calculated
194Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
957km594mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,606cc220cu in
1,999cc122cu in
Length
4,487mm177in
4,766mm188in
Width
1,720mm68in
1,820mm72in
Height
1,385mm55in
1,438mm57in
Wheelbase
2,690mm106in
2,865mm113in
Front track
1,497mm59in
1,582mm62in
Rear track
1,478mm58in
1,594mm63in
Trunk volume
430L
455L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
66L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 365,750 rpm4,000-4,750 rpm6,000 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 2505,000-6,100 rpm1,400-4,000 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.7 s
23.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
248 km/h
154 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
168 km/h
105 mph
161 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36
280 hp
209 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250
218 hp
163 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36 has 62 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36: 62 hp (46 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36
385 Nm
284 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250
1,650 kg
3,638 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 (W202)AMG C 36
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250
248 km/h
154 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 (W202)AMG C 366.7 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 2507.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250: 0.6 s.

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 (W202)AMG C 36
179 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36
280 hp
209 kW
6.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250
218 hp
163 kW
7.3 s
248 km/h
154 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 (W202)AMG C 36
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,487 mm
176.7 in
Height
1,385 mm
54.5 in
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250
Power
280 hp
209 kW
218 hp
163 kW
Torque
385 Nm
284 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
248 km/h
154 mph
Lightness
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
1,650 kg
3,638 lb
Fuel consumption
-
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,487 mm
176.7 in
Height
1,385 mm
54.5 in
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
Range score
-
957 km
594 mi
Trunk score
430 L
15.2 cu ft
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
179 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250
Consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.43 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,811 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36

  • Has 62 hp more
  • Has 65 Nm more
  • Is 90 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 47 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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