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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) · Facelift 2026 C 200vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) · Facelift 2018 C 180 1.6

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) · Facelift 2018

C 180 1.6

156 hp1595 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedSedan2019-2020

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.2 s
  • Lightest
    1,365 kg
    3,009 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    114 hp/t
    85 kW/t
    8.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    47/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6
Power
177hp132kW
156hp116kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,630kg3,594lb
1,365kg3,009lb
Gross weight
2,250kg4,960lb
2,020kg4,453lb
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
69.5s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.5s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
31.4s
Calculated
32.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.1s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.2s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
109hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
114hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
153Nm/t103lb-ft/ton
Calculated
183Nm/t123lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
971km603mi
Calculated
661km411mi
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
-
Ground clearance-
92mm4in
Trunk volume
455L
455L
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) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 200: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.6: 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)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6-1,200-4,000 rpm4,250 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)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.1 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.5 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.4 s
32.2 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
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.7 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.2 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 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 (W206)Facelift 2026C 200
177 hp
132 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6
156 hp
116 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 200 has 21 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.6.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.6 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)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6
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)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6
1,365 kg
3,009 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)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6
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)Facelift 2018C 180 1.68.2 s

Although Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 200 has more power, Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.6 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 200: 0.3 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)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.6 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 200: 0.6 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)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 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)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6
661 km
411 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)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6
156 hp
116 kW
8.2 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)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 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)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.6 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)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
8.2 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)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6
Power
177 hp
132 kW
156 hp
116 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.5 s
8.2 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
1,365 kg
3,009 lb
Fuel consumption
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Range score
971 km
603 mi
661 km
411 mi
CO2 score
-
142 g/km
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 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) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.6
Consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.90 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.15 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,785 LC/year1,628 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 309 km (192 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.6

  • Is 265 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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