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

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

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205)

C 200

184 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2016-2018
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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) · Facelift 2026

C 200

177 hp1999 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2026-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 200

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    234 km/h
    145 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,470 kg
    3,241 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    125 hp/t
    93 kW/t
    8.0 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 200Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200
Power
184hp137kW
177hp132kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,470kg3,241lb
1,630kg3,594lb
Gross weight
2,110kg4,652lb
2,250kg4,960lb
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
66.5s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
75.7s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
8.5s
0-200 km/h
26.9s
Calculated
31.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
8.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
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Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
125hp/t93kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
109hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
204Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
153Nm/t103lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
569km354mi
Calculated
971km603mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,999cc122cu in
Length
4,686mm184in
4,766mm188in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,820mm72in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,438mm57in
Wheelbase
2,840mm112in
2,865mm113in
Front track
1,588mm63in
1,582mm62in
Rear track
1,570mm62in
1,594mm63in
Trunk volume
480L
455L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
41L
66L
CO2 emissions
162g/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 (W205) C 200Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 200PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 200: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 200: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 2005,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 2005,000-6,100 rpm1,400-4,000 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 200Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
8.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
8.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.9 s
31.4 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 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 (W205)C 200
184 hp
137 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200
177 hp
132 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 200 has 7 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 200.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 200 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 200: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 200
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200
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 (W205)C 200
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200
1,630 kg
3,594 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 (W205)C 200
234 km/h
145 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200
232 km/h
144 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 (W205)C 2007.4 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 2008.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 200 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 200: 1.1 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 (W205)C 200
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

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 (W205)C 200
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 200
184 hp
137 kW
7.4 s
234 km/h
145 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200
177 hp
132 kW
8.5 s
232 km/h
144 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 (W205)C 200
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 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
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

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 (W205)C 200
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
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-Benz C-class (W205) C 200 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 (W205)C 200
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
7.4 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
8.5 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 (W205)C 200
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 200Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200
Power
184 hp
137 kW
177 hp
132 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
8.5 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
Fuel consumption
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
569 km
354 mi
971 km
603 mi
CO2 score
162 g/km
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Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 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 (W205) C 200Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 200
Consumption7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.60 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.28 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,890 LC/year1,785 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 200

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 160 kg lighter
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 25 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

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

  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 401 km (249 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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