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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 220dvsMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) · Facelift 2026 C 200d

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

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205)

C 220d

170 hp2143 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2016-2018
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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) · Facelift 2026

C 200d

163 hp1992 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2026-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 220d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Most powerful
    170 hp
    127 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,495 kg
    3,296 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    114 hp/t
    85 kW/t
    8.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 220dMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200d
Power
170hp127kW
163hp122kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,495kg3,296lb
1,730kg3,814lb
Gross weight
2,115kg4,663lb
2,350kg5,181lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
70.2s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
72.3s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
27.6s
Calculated
31.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
114hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
94hp/t70kW/t43hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
268Nm/t179lb-ft/ton
Calculated
220Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
872km542mi
Calculated
1,320km820mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,143cc131cu in
1,992cc122cu 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

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 220dMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 200dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 220d: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 200d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 220d3,000-4,200 rpm1,400-2,800 rpm4,450 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200d3,200-4,400 rpm1,600-2,800 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 220dMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.6 s
31.6 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 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 (W205)C 220d
170 hp
127 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200d
163 hp
122 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 220d has 7 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 200d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 200d and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 220d: 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 220d
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200d
380 Nm
280 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 220d
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200d
1,730 kg
3,814 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 220d
235 km/h
146 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200d
228 km/h
142 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 220d7.5 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200d8.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 220d and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 200d: 0.6 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 220d
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200d
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 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 220d
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200d
94 hp/t
70 kW/t
10.6 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 220d
872 km
542 mi
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200d
1,320 km
820 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 220d
170 hp
127 kW
7.5 s
235 km/h
146 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200d
163 hp
122 kW
8.1 s
228 km/h
142 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 220d
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 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 200d
Power
163 hp
122 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 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 220d
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200d
Power
163 hp
122 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 220d 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 220d
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
7.5 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200d
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
8.1 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 220d
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200d
94 hp/t
70 kW/t
10.6 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 220dMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200d
Power
170 hp
127 kW
163 hp
122 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
8.1 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
1,730 kg
3,814 lb
Fuel consumption
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 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
872 km
542 mi
1,320 km
820 mi
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
94 hp/t
70 kW/t
10.6 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 220dMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 200d
Consumption4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.23 LC100 km8.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.24 LC100 mi14.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used705 L186 US gal155 UK gal750 L198 US gal165 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,234 LC/year1,313 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 220d

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 235 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 19 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
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

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