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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) · Facelift 1997 AMG C 55 V8vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) · Facelift 2026 C 300

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 55 V8

347 hp5439 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1998-2000
VS

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

C 300

258 hp1999 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2026-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 55 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    347 hp
    259 kW
  • Highest torque
    510 Nm
    376 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,570 kg
    3,461 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    221 hp/t
    165 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 55 V8Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 300
Power
347hp259kW
258hp192kW
Torque
510Nm376lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,570kg3,461lb
1,685kg3,715lb
Gross weight
1,970kg4,343lb
2,280kg5,027lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
53.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
61.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
16.3s
Calculated
18.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.1L/100 km13.8mpg US16.5mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
221hp/t165kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
325Nm/t217lb-ft/ton
Calculated
237Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
530km329mi
Calculated
943km586mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,439cc332cu in
1,999cc122cu 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-
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) Facelift 1997 AMG C 55 V8Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 300PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 55 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 300: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 55 V85,500 rpm3,000-4,300 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 3005,800 rpm2,000-3,200 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 55 V8Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 300
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.3 s
18.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
182 km/h
113 mph
175 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 55 V8
347 hp
259 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 300
258 hp
192 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 55 V8 has 89 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 300.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 300 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 55 V8: 89 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 55 V8
510 Nm
376 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 300
400 Nm
295 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 55 V8
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 300
1,685 kg
3,715 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 55 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 300
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 55 V85.5 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 3006.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 55 V8 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 300: 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 55 V8
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 300
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 300 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 55 V8: 4.7 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 55 V8
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 300
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 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 55 V8
530 km
329 mi
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 300
943 km
586 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 55 V8
347 hp
259 kW
5.5 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 300
258 hp
192 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 55 V8
Power
347 hp
259 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,516 mm
177.8 in
Height
1,387 mm
54.6 in
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 300
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 55 V8
Power
347 hp
259 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 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 300
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 300 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 55 V8
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
5.5 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 300
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
6.1 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 55 V8
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 300
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 55 V8Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 300
Power
347 hp
259 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
510 Nm
376 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 s
6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
1,685 kg
3,715 lb
Fuel consumption
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
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
943 km
586 mi
Trunk score
-
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 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 55 V8Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 300
Consumption11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.47 LC100 km12.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.95 LC100 mi19.71 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,071 LC/year1,838 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 55 V8

  • Has 89 hp more
  • Has 110 Nm more
  • Is 115 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 68 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

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