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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180vsMercedes-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 (W206)

C 180

170 hp1496 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2021-2026
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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 (W206) Facelift 2026 C 200d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.1 s
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,320 km
    820 mi
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    49/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180

  • Fastest top speed
    231 km/h
    144 mph
  • Most powerful
    170 hp
    127 kW
  • Lightest
    1,550 kg
    3,417 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    110 hp/t
    82 kW/t
    9.1 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200d
Power
170hp127kW
163hp122kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,550kg3,417lb
1,730kg3,814lb
Gross weight
2,250kg4,960lb
2,350kg5,181lb
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
75.6s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
72.3s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.6s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
31.9s
Calculated
31.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.2s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
16.2s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
110hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
94hp/t70kW/t43hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
161Nm/t108lb-ft/ton
Calculated
220Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
615km382mi
Calculated
1,320km820mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,496cc91cu in
1,992cc122cu in
Length
4,751mm187in
4,766mm188in
Width
1,820mm72in
1,820mm72in
Height
1,437mm57in
1,438mm57in
Wheelbase
2,865mm113in
2,865mm113in
Front track
1,601mm63in
1,582mm62in
Rear track
1,613mm64in
1,594mm63in
Trunk volume
455L
455L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
40L
66L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 200dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180: 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 (W206)C 1805,500-6,100 rpm1,800-4,000 rpm6,350 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 (W206)C 180Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.2 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.6 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.9 s
31.6 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.4 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.8 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.8 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.2 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 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 (W206)C 180
170 hp
127 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200d
163 hp
122 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180 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 (W206) C 180: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180
250 Nm
184 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 (W206)C 180
1,550 kg
3,417 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 (W206)C 180
231 km/h
144 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 (W206)C 1808.6 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200d8.1 s

Although Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180 has more power, Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 200d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 200d and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180: 0.5 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)C 180
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200d
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 200d and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180: 1.5 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)C 180
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 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 (W206)C 180
615 km
382 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 (W206)C 180
170 hp
127 kW
8.6 s
231 km/h
144 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 (W206)C 180
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 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
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 (W206)C 180
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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 (W206) Facelift 2026 C 200d 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)C 180
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
8.6 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 (W206)C 180
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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 (W206)C 180Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200d
Power
170 hp
127 kW
163 hp
122 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.6 s
8.1 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,550 kg
3,417 lb
1,730 kg
3,814 lb
Fuel consumption
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
615 km
382 mi
1,320 km
820 mi
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 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 (W206) C 180Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 200d
Consumption6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.38 LC100 km8.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.31 LC100 mi14.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used975 L258 US gal214 UK gal750 L198 US gal165 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,706 LC/year1,313 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Is 180 kg lighter
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 200d

  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 705 km (438 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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