Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) · Facelift 2026 C 300e

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

New comparison

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202)

AMG C 36

280 hp3606 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1993-1996
VS

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

C 300e

218 hp1999 ccHybridAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2026-present

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

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

  • 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
  • Largest trunk
    430 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 300e
Power
280hp209kW
218hp163kW
Torque
385Nm284lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,560kg3,439lb
2,065kg4,553lb
Gross weight
1,970kg4,343lb
2,670kg5,886lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
66.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
62.4s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
20.7s
Calculated
20.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg 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
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
179hp/t134kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
106hp/t79kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
247Nm/t165lb-ft/ton
Calculated
155Nm/t104lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
641km398mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,606cc220cu in
1,999cc122cu in
Length
4,487mm177in
4,766mm188in
Width
1,720mm68in
1,820mm72in
Height
1,385mm55in
1,442mm57in
Wheelbase
2,690mm106in
2,865mm113in
Front track
1,497mm59in
1,581mm62in
Rear track
1,478mm58in
1,583mm62in
Trunk volume
430L
315L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
50L

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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 300ePowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 300e: 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 300e5,000-6,100 rpm1,800-4,000 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 300e
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.7 s
20.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
168 km/h
105 mph
169 km/h
105 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 300e
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 300e.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 300e 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 300e
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 300e
2,065 kg
4,553 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 300e
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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 300e6.1 s

Although Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36 has more power, Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 300e is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 300e and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36: 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 300e
106 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.5 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 300e
218 hp
163 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 300e
Power
280 hp
209 kW
218 hp
163 kW
Torque
385 Nm
284 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
2,065 kg
4,553 lb
Fuel consumption
-
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 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
315 L
11.1 cu ft
Length
4,766 mm
187.6 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Range score
-
641 km
398 mi
Trunk score
430 L
15.2 cu ft
315 L
11.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
179 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
106 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 300e
Consumption7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.97 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,048 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 62 hp more
  • Has 65 Nm more
  • Is 505 kg lighter
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 74 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 115 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h

Choose cars to compare

Brand
Model
Generation
Engine or modification
Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36
Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300e
Compare selected cars
2 vehicles selected

Popular comparisons

AMG C 36
AMG C 43 V8
VS
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36vsMercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
C 300e
C 200
VS
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 300evsMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200
AMG C 36
C 350 V6
VS
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36vsMercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004C 350 V6
C 300e
C 220d
VS
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 300evsMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 220d
C 300e
C 250d
VS
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 300evsMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d
C 300e
C 200
VS
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 300evsMercedes-BenzC-class All-TerrainC 200
AMG C 36
C 300
VS
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36vsMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 300
C 300e
C 220d
VS
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 300evsMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 220d
AMG C 36
AMG C 32 V6
VS
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36vsMercedes-BenzC-class (W203)AMG C 32 V6
C 300e
C 250d
VS
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 300evsMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250d
AMG C 36
AMG C 63 V8
VS
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36vsMercedes-BenzC-class (W204)AMG C 63 V8
AMG C 36
AMG C 63 V8
VS
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36vsMercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 V8
Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36 vs Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) · Facelift 2026 C 300e - car comparison - FastVsFaster