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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) · Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 V8vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) · Facelift 2026 C 200d

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

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) · Facelift 1997

AMG C 43 V8

306 hp4266 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1997-2000
VS

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

C 200d

163 hp1992 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2026-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • Highest torque
    410 Nm
    302 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,570 kg
    3,461 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    195 hp/t
    145 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200d
Power
306hp228kW
163hp122kW
Torque
410Nm302lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,570kg3,461lb
1,730kg3,814lb
Gross weight
1,970kg4,343lb
2,350kg5,181lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
65.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
72.3s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
19.6s
Calculated
31.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
195hp/t145kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
94hp/t70kW/t43hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
261Nm/t175lb-ft/ton
Calculated
220Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
530km329mi
Calculated
1,320km820mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,266cc260cu in
1,992cc122cu in
Length
4,516mm178in
4,766mm188in
Width
1,723mm68in
1,820mm72in
Height
1,387mm55in
1,438mm57in
Wheelbase
2,690mm106in
2,865mm113in
Front track
1,509mm59in
1,582mm62in
Rear track
1,483mm58in
1,594mm63in
Trunk volume
430L
455L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
66L
CO2 emissions
280g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 V8Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 200dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 200d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V85,850 rpm3,250-5,000 rpm6,100 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200d3,200-4,400 rpm1,600-2,800 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.6 s
31.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
228 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
171 km/h
106 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
306 hp
228 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200d
163 hp
122 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 V8 has 143 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 200d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 200d and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 V8: 143 hp (107 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200d
380 Nm
280 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200d
1,730 kg
3,814 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)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200d
228 km/h
142 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)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V86.5 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200d8.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 V8 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 200d: 1.6 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 (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200d
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 200d and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 V8: 6.7 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 (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200d
94 hp/t
70 kW/t
10.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
530 km
329 mi
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200d
1,320 km
820 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
306 hp
228 kW
6.5 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200d
163 hp
122 kW
8.1 s
228 km/h
142 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)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,516 mm
177.8 in
Height
1,387 mm
54.6 in
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200d
Power
163 hp
122 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 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

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 (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200d
Power
163 hp
122 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 V8 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 (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
6.5 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200d
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
8.1 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 (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200d
94 hp/t
70 kW/t
10.6 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200d
Power
306 hp
228 kW
163 hp
122 kW
Torque
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
8.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
1,730 kg
3,814 lb
Fuel consumption
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,516 mm
177.8 in
Height
1,387 mm
54.6 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
530 km
329 mi
1,320 km
820 mi
CO2 score
280 g/km
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Trunk score
430 L
15.2 cu ft
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
94 hp/t
70 kW/t
10.6 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 (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 V8Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 200d
Consumption11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.47 LC100 km8.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.95 LC100 mi14.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal750 L198 US gal165 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,071 LC/year1,313 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 V8

  • Has 143 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 160 kg lighter
  • Is 1.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 37 km/h (23 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 101 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

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 200d

  • Uses 6.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 790 km (491 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 25 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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