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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) · Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 V8vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) · Facelift 2026 C 300e

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 300e

218 hp1999 ccHybridRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2026-present

Comparison overview

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

  • 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
  • Largest trunk
    430 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 300e
Power
306hp228kW
218hp163kW
Torque
410Nm302lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,570kg3,461lb
2,020kg4,453lb
Gross weight
1,970kg4,343lb
2,615kg5,765lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
65.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
60.0s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
19.6s
Calculated
19.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
195hp/t145kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
108hp/t80kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
261Nm/t175lb-ft/ton
Calculated
158Nm/t106lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
530km329mi
Calculated
667km414mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,266cc260cu in
1,999cc122cu in
Length
4,516mm178in
4,766mm188in
Width
1,723mm68in
1,820mm72in
Height
1,387mm55in
1,442mm57in
Wheelbase
2,690mm106in
2,865mm113in
Front track
1,509mm59in
1,579mm62in
Rear track
1,483mm58in
1,583mm62in
Trunk volume
430L
315L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
50L
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 300ePowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 V8: 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)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V85,850 rpm3,250-5,000 rpm6,100 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)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 300e
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.6 s
19.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
6.6 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
171 km/h
106 mph
171 km/h
106 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 300e
218 hp
163 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 V8 has 88 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) Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 V8: 88 hp (66 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 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)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 300e
2,020 kg
4,453 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 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)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V86.5 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 300e5.9 s

Although Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 V8 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) Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 V8: 0.6 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 300e
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 300e and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 V8: 4.2 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 (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 300e
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 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 300e
667 km
414 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 300e
218 hp
163 kW
5.9 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)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 300e
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 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

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 300e
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 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 300e
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
5.9 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 (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 300e
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 300e
Power
306 hp
228 kW
218 hp
163 kW
Torque
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
2,020 kg
4,453 lb
Fuel consumption
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 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
315 L
11.1 cu ft
Length
4,766 mm
187.6 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Range score
530 km
329 mi
667 km
414 mi
CO2 score
280 g/km
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Trunk score
430 L
15.2 cu ft
315 L
11.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 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 300e
Consumption11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.47 LC100 km13.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.95 LC100 mi21.12 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,071 LC/year1,969 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 88 hp more
  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Is 450 kg lighter
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 87 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
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 300e

  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 4.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 137 km (85 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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