Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) · Facelift 2018 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) · Facelift 2018

C 200

184 hp1497 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2021
VS

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

C 200

177 hp1999 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2026-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 200

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    234 km/h
    145 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,520 kg
    3,351 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    121 hp/t
    90 kW/t
    8.3 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    49/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 200Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200
Power
184hp137kW
177hp132kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,520kg3,351lb
1,630kg3,594lb
Gross weight
2,175kg4,795lb
2,250kg4,960lb
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
72.6s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
75.7s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.1s
8.5s
0-200 km/h
29.4s
Calculated
31.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.7s
Calculated
8.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
121hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
109hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
184Nm/t123lb-ft/ton
Calculated
153Nm/t103lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
594km369mi
Calculated
971km603mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,497cc91cu 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-
1,594mm63in
Ground clearance
92mm4in
-
Trunk volume-
455L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
41L
66L
CO2 emissions
156g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 200Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 200PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 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)Facelift 2018C 200-1,200-4,000 rpm4,250 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)Facelift 2018C 200Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.7 s
8.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.1 s
8.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.4 s
31.4 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 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)Facelift 2018C 200
184 hp
137 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200
177 hp
132 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 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) Facelift 2018 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)Facelift 2018C 200
280 Nm
207 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)Facelift 2018C 200
1,520 kg
3,351 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)Facelift 2018C 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)Facelift 2018C 2008.1 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 2008.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 200 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 200: 0.4 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)Facelift 2018C 200
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 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)Facelift 2018C 200
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 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)Facelift 2018C 200
594 km
369 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)Facelift 2018C 200
184 hp
137 kW
8.1 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)Facelift 2018C 200
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
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)Facelift 2018C 200
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 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) Facelift 2018 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)Facelift 2018C 200
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
8.1 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)Facelift 2018C 200
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 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)Facelift 2018C 200Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200
Power
184 hp
137 kW
177 hp
132 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.1 s
8.5 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
Fuel consumption
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
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
594 km
369 mi
971 km
603 mi
CO2 score
156 g/km
-
Trunk score
-
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 200Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 200
Consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.08 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.43 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,811 LC/year1,785 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 200

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 110 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 12 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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