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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) · Facelift 2026 C 200vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180

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

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

C 200

177 hp1999 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2026-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205)

C 180

156 hp1595 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2016-2018

Comparison overview

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

  • Fastest top speed
    232 km/h
    144 mph
  • Most powerful
    177 hp
    132 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    971 km
    603 mi
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    46/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.3 s
  • Lightest
    1,350 kg
    2,976 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    116 hp/t
    86 kW/t
    8.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
Power
177hp132kW
156hp116kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,630kg3,594lb
1,350kg2,976lb
Gross weight
2,250kg4,960lb
1,990kg4,387lb
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
75.7s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
72.1s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.5s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
31.4s
Calculated
33.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.1s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.2s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
109hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
116hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
153Nm/t103lb-ft/ton
Calculated
185Nm/t124lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
971km603mi
Calculated
651km404mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,999cc122cu in
1,595cc97cu in
Length
4,766mm188in
4,686mm184in
Width
1,820mm72in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,438mm57in
1,442mm57in
Wheelbase
2,865mm113in
2,840mm112in
Front track
1,582mm62in
1,588mm63in
Rear track
1,594mm63in
1,570mm62in
Ground clearance-
92mm4in
Trunk volume
455L
480L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
41L
CO2 emissions-
142g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 200Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 200: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 2005,000-6,100 rpm1,400-4,000 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 1805,300 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.1 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.5 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.4 s
33.2 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
7.3 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.8 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.7 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.2 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200
177 hp
132 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
156 hp
116 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 200 has 21 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 200: 21 hp (16 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
1,350 kg
2,976 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 (W206)Facelift 2026C 200
232 km/h
144 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
225 km/h
140 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 (W206)Facelift 2026C 2008.5 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 1808.3 s

Although Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 200 has more power, Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 200: 0.2 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 (W206)Facelift 2026C 200
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 200: 0.5 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 (W206)Facelift 2026C 200
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200
971 km
603 mi
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
651 km
404 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200
177 hp
132 kW
8.5 s
232 km/h
144 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
156 hp
116 kW
8.3 s
225 km/h
140 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 (W206)Facelift 2026C 200
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 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
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 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 (W206)Facelift 2026C 200
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180 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 (W206)Facelift 2026C 200
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
8.5 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
8.3 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 (W206)Facelift 2026C 200
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
Power
177 hp
132 kW
156 hp
116 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.5 s
8.3 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
1,350 kg
2,976 lb
Fuel consumption
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Range score
971 km
603 mi
651 km
404 mi
CO2 score
-
142 g/km
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 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 (W206) Facelift 2026 C 200Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180
Consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.90 LC100 km11.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.15 LC100 mi17.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal945 L250 US gal208 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,785 LC/year1,654 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 21 hp more
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 320 km (199 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180

  • Is 280 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 25 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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