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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) · Facelift 2026 C 250dvsMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 200

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

C 250d

200 hp1992 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2026-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205)

C 200

184 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    238 km/h
    148 mph
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Highest torque
    440 Nm
    325 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,269 km
    789 mi
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250dMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 200
Power
200hp149kW
184hp137kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,775kg3,913lb
1,470kg3,241lb
Gross weight
2,400kg5,291lb
2,110kg4,652lb
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
65.7s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
66.5s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
25.2s
Calculated
26.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
113hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
125hp/t93kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
248Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
204Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,269km789mi
Calculated
569km354mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,992cc122cu in
1,991cc121cu 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
Trunk volume
455L
480L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
41L
CO2 emissions-
162g/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 250dMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 200PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250d: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 200: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250d3,400-3,600 rpm1,800-2,800 rpm3,850 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 2005,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250dMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 200
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.2 s
26.9 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
100 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250d
200 hp
149 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 200
184 hp
137 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250d has 16 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 200.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 200 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250d: 16 hp (12 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250d
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 200
300 Nm
221 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 250d
1,775 kg
3,913 lb
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 200
1,470 kg
3,241 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 250d
238 km/h
148 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 200
234 km/h
145 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 250d7.1 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 2007.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250d and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) 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 250d
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 200
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250d and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 200: 2.0 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 250d
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 200
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 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 250d
1,269 km
789 mi
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 200
569 km
354 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250d
200 hp
149 kW
7.1 s
238 km/h
148 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 200
184 hp
137 kW
7.4 s
234 km/h
145 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 250d
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 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 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

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 250d
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
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-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250d 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 250d
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
7.1 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 200
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
7.4 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 250d
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250dMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 200
Power
200 hp
149 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
7.4 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,775 kg
3,913 lb
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
Fuel consumption
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 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
1,269 km
789 mi
569 km
354 mi
CO2 score
-
162 g/km
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 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 250dMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 200
Consumption5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.10 LC100 km12.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.65 LC100 mi20.28 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used780 L206 US gal172 UK gal1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,365 LC/year1,890 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250d

  • Has 16 hp more
  • Has 140 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 700 km (435 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 200

  • Is 305 kg lighter
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 25 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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