Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) 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 250

211 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2016-2018
VS

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206)

C 200

204 hp1496 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2021-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    211 hp
    157 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,405 kg
    3,097 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    150 hp/t
    112 kW/t
    6.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,065 km
    661 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200
Power
211hp157kW
204hp152kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,405kg3,097lb
1,575kg3,472lb
Gross weight
2,045kg4,508lb
2,265kg4,993lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
246 km/h
153 mph
To 99% top speed
65.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
68.1s99% target: 244 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
20.3s
Calculated
24.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
130hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
249Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
190Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,065km661mi
Calculated
758km471mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,496cc91cu in
Length
4,686mm184in
4,751mm187in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,820mm72in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,437mm57in
Wheelbase
2,840mm112in
2,865mm113in
Front track
1,588mm63in
1,582mm62in
Rear track
1,570mm62in
1,594mm63in
Ground clearance
92mm4in
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Trunk volume
480L
455L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
50L
CO2 emissions
139g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 2505,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 2005,800-6,100 rpm1,800-4,000 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.3 s
24.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
246 km/h
153 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
161 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250
211 hp
157 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200
204 hp
152 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250 has 7 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250: 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 250
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)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 (W205)C 250
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200
1,575 kg
3,472 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 250
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200
246 km/h
153 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 2506.5 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 2007.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200: 0.8 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 250
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 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 250
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 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 250
1,065 km
661 mi
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200
758 km
471 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250
211 hp
157 kW
6.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200
204 hp
152 kW
7.3 s
246 km/h
153 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 250
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)C 200
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,751 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,437 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 250
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250 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 250
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.5 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
7.3 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 250
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200
Power
211 hp
157 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
246 km/h
153 mph
Lightness
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
1,575 kg
3,472 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 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
4,751 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,437 mm
56.6 in
Range score
1,065 km
661 mi
758 km
471 mi
CO2 score
139 g/km
-
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 170 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 307 km (191 mi) more estimated range
  • 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
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

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

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