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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) · Facelift 2026 C 250vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200

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

C 250

218 hp1999 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2026-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206)

C 200

204 hp1496 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2021-2026

Comparison overview

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

  • Fastest top speed
    248 km/h
    154 mph
  • Most powerful
    218 hp
    163 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    132 hp/t
    99 kW/t
    7.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    957 km
    594 mi
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200
Power
218hp163kW
204hp152kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,650kg3,638lb
1,630kg3,594lb
Gross weight
2,265kg4,993lb
2,320kg5,115lb
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
241 km/h
150 mph
To 99% top speed
68.9s99% target: 246 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
65.0s99% target: 239 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
23.9s
Calculated
24.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
132hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
125hp/t93kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
194Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
184Nm/t123lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
957km594mi
Calculated
725km450mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,999cc122cu in
1,496cc91cu in
Length
4,766mm188in
4,751mm187in
Width
1,820mm72in
1,820mm72in
Height
1,438mm57in
1,437mm57in
Wheelbase
2,865mm113in
2,865mm113in
Front track
1,582mm62in
1,601mm63in
Rear track
1,594mm63in
1,613mm64in
Trunk volume
455L
455L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
50L

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 (W206) C 200PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 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 (W206)Facelift 2026C 2505,000-6,100 rpm1,400-4,000 rpm6,350 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 (W206)Facelift 2026C 250Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.9 s
24.3 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
241 km/h
150 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
161 km/h
100 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 (W206)Facelift 2026C 250
218 hp
163 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200
204 hp
152 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250 has 14 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 (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 (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 (W206)Facelift 2026C 250
1,650 kg
3,638 lb
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200
1,630 kg
3,594 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 (W206)C 200
241 km/h
150 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 (W206)C 2007.1 s

Although Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250 has more power, Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200 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
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 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 (W206)Facelift 2026C 250
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 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 (W206)C 200
725 km
450 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 (W206)C 200
204 hp
152 kW
7.1 s
241 km/h
150 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 (W206)C 200
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 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 (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 (W206)C 200
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 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 (W206)Facelift 2026C 250
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
7.3 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
7.1 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)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 (W206)C 200
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200
Power
218 hp
163 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
7.1 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
241 km/h
150 mph
Lightness
1,650 kg
3,638 lb
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
Fuel consumption
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 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
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,751 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,437 mm
56.6 in
Range score
957 km
594 mi
725 km
450 mi
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 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 (W206) C 200
Consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.08 LC100 km12.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.43 LC100 mi19.43 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,811 LC/year1,811 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 232 km (144 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

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