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

C 200d (Stage 3)

253 hp1992 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2026-present
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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) · Facelift 2026

C 200d (Stage 2)

220 hp1992 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2026-present
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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) · Facelift 2026

C 200d (Stage 1)

196 hp1992 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2026-present
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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 (Stage 3) 253 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    269 km/h
    167 mph
  • Most powerful
    253 hp
    188 kW
  • Highest torque
    608 Nm
    448 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,730 kg
    3,814 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    146 hp/t
    109 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • 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
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200d (Stage 3)253 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200d (Stage 2)220 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200d (Stage 1)196 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200d163 hp
Power
253hp188kW+90 hp
220hp164kW+57 hp
196hp146kW+33 hp
163hp122kW
Torque
608Nm448lb-ft+228 Nm
532Nm392lb-ft+152 Nm
475Nm350lb-ft+95 Nm
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,730kg3,814lb
1,730kg3,814lb
1,730kg3,814lb
1,730kg3,814lb
Gross weight
2,350kg5,181lb
2,350kg5,181lb
2,350kg5,181lb
2,350kg5,181lb
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
+41 km/h
259 km/h
161 mph
+31 km/h
250 km/h
155 mph
+22 km/h
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
63.7s99% target: 266 km/h / 165 mph-8.6 s
Calculated
68.1s99% target: 256 km/h / 159 mph-4.2 s
Calculated
71.3s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph-1.0 s
Calculated
72.3s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s-1.9 s
6.7s-1.4 s
7.2s-0.9 s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
18.4s-13.2 s
Calculated
21.1s-10.5 s
Calculated
23.9s-7.7 s
Calculated
31.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s-1.8 s
Calculated
6.4s-1.3 s
Calculated
6.9s-0.8 s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s-1.8 s
Calculated
14.6s-1.2 s
Calculated
15.1s-0.8 s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
127hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
113hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
94hp/t70kW/t43hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
351Nm/t235lb-ft/ton
Calculated
308Nm/t206lb-ft/ton
Calculated
275Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
220Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,320km820mi
Calculated
1,320km820mi
Calculated
1,320km820mi
Calculated
1,320km820mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,992cc122cu in
1,992cc122cu in
1,992cc122cu in
1,992cc122cu in
Length
4,766mm188in
4,766mm188in
4,766mm188in
4,766mm188in
Width
1,820mm72in
1,820mm72in
1,820mm72in
1,820mm72in
Height
1,438mm57in
1,438mm57in
1,438mm57in
1,438mm57in
Wheelbase
2,865mm113in
2,865mm113in
2,865mm113in
2,865mm113in
Front track
1,582mm62in
1,582mm62in
1,582mm62in
1,582mm62in
Rear track
1,594mm63in
1,594mm63in
1,594mm63in
1,594mm63in
Trunk volume
455L
455L
455L
455L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
66L
66L
66L

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 200d (Stage 3) 253 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 200d (Stage 2) 220 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 200d (Stage 1) 196 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 200d 163 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 200d (Stage 3) 253 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 200d (Stage 2) 220 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 200d (Stage 1) 196 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 200d 163 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200d (Stage 3)253 hp3,200-4,400 rpm1,600-2,800 rpm4,650 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200d (Stage 2)220 hp3,200-4,400 rpm1,600-2,800 rpm4,650 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200d (Stage 1)196 hp3,200-4,400 rpm1,600-2,800 rpm4,650 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200d163 hp3,200-4,400 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)Facelift 2026C 200d (Stage 3)253 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200d (Stage 2)220 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200d (Stage 1)196 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200d163 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
6.4 s
6.9 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
6.7 s
7.2 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.4 s
21.1 s
23.9 s
31.6 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
259 km/h
161 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.7 s
6.8 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.8 s
10.1 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.4 s
12.8 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
14.6 s
15.1 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 mph
167 km/h
104 mph
161 km/h
100 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 200d (Stage 3) 253 hp has 90 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 200d 163 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 200d 163 hp and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 200d (Stage 3) 253 hp: 90 hp (67 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 200d (Stage 3) 253 hp and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 200d 163 hp: 1.9 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 200d (Stage 2) 220 hp and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 200d (Stage 1) 196 hp, separated by only 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)Facelift 2026C 200d (Stage 3)253 hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200d (Stage 2)220 hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200d (Stage 1)196 hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200d163 hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200d (Stage 3)253 hp
253 hp
188 kW
6.2 s
269 km/h
167 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200d (Stage 2)220 hp
220 hp
164 kW
6.7 s
259 km/h
161 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200d (Stage 1)196 hp
196 hp
146 kW
7.2 s
250 km/h
155 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200d163 hp
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)Facelift 2026C 200d (Stage 3)253 hp
Power
253 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 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)Facelift 2026C 200d (Stage 2)220 hp
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
259 km/h
161 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)Facelift 2026C 200d (Stage 1)196 hp
Power
196 hp
146 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 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)Facelift 2026C 200d163 hp
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)Facelift 2026C 200d (Stage 3)253 hp
Power
253 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200d (Stage 2)220 hp
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
259 km/h
161 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200d (Stage 1)196 hp
Power
196 hp
146 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200d163 hp
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 (Stage 3) 253 hp 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 200d (Stage 3)253 hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
6.2 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200d (Stage 2)220 hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
6.7 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200d (Stage 1)196 hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
7.2 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200d163 hp
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)Facelift 2026C 200d (Stage 3)253 hp
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200d (Stage 2)220 hp
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200d (Stage 1)196 hp
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200d163 hp
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)Facelift 2026C 200d (Stage 3)253 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200d (Stage 2)220 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200d (Stage 1)196 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200d163 hp
Power
253 hp
188 kW
220 hp
164 kW
196 hp
146 kW
163 hp
122 kW
Torque
608 Nm
448 lb-ft
532 Nm
392 lb-ft
475 Nm
350 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
6.7 s
7.2 s
8.1 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
259 km/h
161 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,730 kg
3,814 lb
1,730 kg
3,814 lb
1,730 kg
3,814 lb
1,730 kg
3,814 lb
Fuel consumption
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 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
4,766 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
4,766 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
4,766 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
4,766 mm
187.6 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 in
Range score
1,320 km
820 mi
1,320 km
820 mi
1,320 km
820 mi
1,320 km
820 mi
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
455 L
16.1 cu ft
455 L
16.1 cu ft
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
94 hp/t
70 kW/t
10.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
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 200d (Stage 3) 253 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 200d (Stage 2) 220 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 200d (Stage 1) 196 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 200d 163 hp
Consumption5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.75 LC100 km8.75 LC100 km8.75 LC100 km8.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.08 LC100 mi14.08 LC100 mi14.08 LC100 mi14.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used750 L198 US gal165 UK gal750 L198 US gal165 UK gal750 L198 US gal165 UK gal750 L198 US gal165 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,313 LC/year1,313 LC/year1,313 LC/year1,313 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 200d (Stage 3) 253 hp

  • Has 33 hp more
  • Has 76 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight

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

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