Car comparison

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

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

New comparison

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

C 250

218 hp1999 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2026-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205)

C 250d

204 hp2143 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2016-2018

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.6 s
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,520 kg
    3,351 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    134 hp/t
    100 kW/t
    7.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,064 km
    661 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d
Power
218hp163kW
204hp152kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,650kg3,638lb
1,520kg3,351lb
Gross weight
2,265kg4,993lb
2,160kg4,762lb
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
247 km/h
153 mph
To 99% top speed
68.9s99% target: 246 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
64.3s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
23.9s
Calculated
22.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
132hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
134hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
194Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
329Nm/t220lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
957km594mi
Calculated
1,064km661mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,999cc122cu in
2,143cc131cu 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
1,570mm62in
Trunk volume
455L
480L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
50L

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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) C 250dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250d: 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)C 250d3,800 rpm1,600-1,800 rpm4,050 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)C 250d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.9 s
22.2 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
247 km/h
153 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
161 km/h
100 mph
165 km/h
103 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)C 250d
204 hp
152 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250 has 14 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250d and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250: 14 hp (10 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)C 250d
500 Nm
369 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
1,650 kg
3,638 lb
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d
1,520 kg
3,351 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
248 km/h
154 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d
247 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 (W206)Facelift 2026C 2507.3 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d6.6 s

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250d and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250: 0.7 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
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250d and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250: 2.2 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
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.5 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
957 km
594 mi
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d
1,064 km
661 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
7.3 s
248 km/h
154 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d
204 hp
152 kW
6.6 s
247 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 (W206)Facelift 2026C 250
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 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)C 250d
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 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

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/h7.3 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250d 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
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
7.3 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
6.6 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
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d
Power
218 hp
163 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
6.6 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
247 km/h
153 mph
Lightness
1,650 kg
3,638 lb
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
Fuel consumption
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 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
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Range score
957 km
594 mi
1,064 km
661 mi
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.5 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250d
Consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.08 LC100 km8.23 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.43 LC100 mi13.24 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal705 L186 US gal155 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,811 LC/year1,234 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250d

  • Has 180 Nm more
  • Is 130 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 107 km (67 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 25 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

Choose cars to compare

Brand
Model
Generation
Engine or modification
Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 250
Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250d
Compare selected cars
2 vehicles selected

Popular comparisons

C 250
C 200
VS
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250vsMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200
C 250d
C 220d
VS
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250dvsMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 220d
C 250
C 250
VS
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250vsMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250
C 250d
C 250d
VS
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250dvsMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250d
C 250
C 200
VS
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250vsMercedes-BenzC-class All-TerrainC 200
C 250d
C 250d
VS
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250dvsMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250d
C 250
C 350 V6
VS
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250vsMercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004C 350 V6
C 250d
C 220d
VS
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250dvsMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 220d
C 250
AMG C 36
VS
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250vsMercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36
C 250
AMG C 43 V8
VS
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250vsMercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
C 250d
AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8
VS
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250dvsMercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8
C 250
AMG C 32 V6
VS
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250vsMercedes-BenzC-class (W203)AMG C 32 V6
Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) · Facelift 2026 C 250 vs Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250d - car comparison - FastVsFaster