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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) · Facelift 2026 C 250vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) · Facelift 2018 C 220d

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 250

218 hp1999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2026-present
VS

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

C 220d

194 hp1950 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2021

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 220d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,510 kg
    3,329 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    128 hp/t
    96 kW/t
    7.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 220d
Power
218hp163kW
194hp145kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,710kg3,770lb
1,510kg3,329lb
Gross weight
2,320kg5,115lb
2,165kg4,773lb
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
67.0s99% target: 244 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
63.3s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
23.7s
Calculated
23.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
127hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
128hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
187Nm/t125lb-ft/ton
Calculated
265Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
917km570mi
Calculated
854km531mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,999cc122cu in
1,950cc119cu 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
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
41L
CO2 emissions-
126g/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 250Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 220dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 220d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 2505,000-6,100 rpm1,400-4,000 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 220d-1,600-2,800 rpm3,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 220d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.7 s
23.9 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
101 mph
163 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250
218 hp
163 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 220d
194 hp
145 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250 has 24 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 220d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 220d and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250: 24 hp (18 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 220d
400 Nm
295 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 250
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 220d
1,510 kg
3,329 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 250
246 km/h
153 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 220d
240 km/h
149 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 2507.1 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 220d6.9 s

Although Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250 has more power, Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 220d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 220d and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250: 0.2 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 250
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 220d
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 220d and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250: 2.4 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 250
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 220d
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 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 250
917 km
570 mi
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 220d
854 km
531 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250
218 hp
163 kW
7.1 s
246 km/h
153 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 220d
194 hp
145 kW
6.9 s
240 km/h
149 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 250
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 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 220d
Power
194 hp
145 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
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 250
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 220d
Power
194 hp
145 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 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 (W206)Facelift 2026C 250
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
7.1 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 220d
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
6.9 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 250
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 220d
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 220d
Power
218 hp
163 kW
194 hp
145 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
6.9 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
Fuel consumption
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 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-
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Range score
917 km
570 mi
854 km
531 mi
CO2 score
-
126 g/km
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 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 250Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 220d
Consumption7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.60 LC100 km8.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.28 LC100 mi13.52 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal720 L190 US gal158 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,890 LC/year1,260 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 24 hp more
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 62 km (39 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 220d

  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 200 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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