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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) · Facelift 2026 C 300e

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) · Facelift 2026

C 300e

218 hp1999 ccHybridRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2026-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • 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
  • 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)Facelift 2026C 300e
Power
211hp157kW
218hp163kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,405kg3,097lb
2,020kg4,453lb
Gross weight
2,045kg4,508lb
2,615kg5,765lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
65.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
60.0s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
20.3s
Calculated
19.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
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Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
108hp/t80kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
249Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
158Nm/t106lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,065km661mi
Calculated
667km414mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,999cc122cu in
Length
4,686mm184in
4,766mm188in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,820mm72in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,442mm57in
Wheelbase
2,840mm112in
2,865mm113in
Front track
1,588mm63in
1,579mm62in
Rear track
1,570mm62in
1,583mm62in
Ground clearance
92mm4in
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Trunk volume
480L
315L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
50L
CO2 emissions
139g/km
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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) Facelift 2026 C 300ePowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 300e: 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)Facelift 2026C 300e5,000-6,100 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)Facelift 2026C 300e
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.3 s
19.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
171 km/h
106 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)Facelift 2026C 300e
218 hp
163 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 300e has 7 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 300e: 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)Facelift 2026C 300e
320 Nm
236 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)Facelift 2026C 300e
2,020 kg
4,453 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)Facelift 2026C 300e
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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)Facelift 2026C 300e5.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 300e and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250: 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 250
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 300e
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 300e: 1.3 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 (W205)C 250
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 300e
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 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)Facelift 2026C 300e
667 km
414 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)Facelift 2026C 300e
218 hp
163 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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)Facelift 2026C 300e
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
315 L
11.1 cu ft
Length
4,766 mm
187.6 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 (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)Facelift 2026C 300e
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 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)Facelift 2026C 300e
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
5.9 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 (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)Facelift 2026C 300e
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 300e
Power
211 hp
157 kW
218 hp
163 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
2,020 kg
4,453 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 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
315 L
11.1 cu ft
Length
4,766 mm
187.6 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Range score
1,065 km
661 mi
667 km
414 mi
CO2 score
139 g/km
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Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
315 L
11.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 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 250Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 300e
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km13.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi21.12 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year1,969 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250

  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 615 kg lighter
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 42 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 398 km (247 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 165 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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