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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 220dvsMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) · Facelift 2026 C 250d

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

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206)

C 220d

200 hp1993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2021-2026
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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) · Facelift 2026

C 250d

200 hp1992 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2026-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 220d

  • Fastest top speed
    239 km/h
    149 mph
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Highest torque
    440 Nm
    325 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,705 kg
    3,759 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    117 hp/t
    87 kW/t
    8.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 220dMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250d
Power
200hp149kW
200hp149kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,705kg3,759lb
1,775kg3,913lb
Gross weight
2,400kg5,291lb
2,400kg5,291lb
Top speed
239 km/h
149 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
To 99% top speed
68.1s99% target: 237 km/h / 147 mph
Calculated
65.7s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
25.9s
Calculated
25.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
117hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
113hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
258Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
248Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
833km518mi
Calculated
1,269km789mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,993cc122cu 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
1,582mm62in
1,582mm62in
Rear track
1,594mm63in
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 220dMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 220d: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 220d4,200 rpm1,800-2,800 rpm4,450 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250d3,400-3,600 rpm1,800-2,800 rpm3,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 220dMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.9 s
25.2 s
Top speed
239 km/h
149 mph
238 km/h
148 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
10.2 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
160 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 220d
200 hp
149 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250d
200 hp
149 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 220d
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250d
440 Nm
325 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 220d
1,705 kg
3,759 lb
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250d
1,775 kg
3,913 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 220d
239 km/h
149 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250d
238 km/h
148 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 220d7.4 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250d7.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250d and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 220d: 0.3 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 220d
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250d
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 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)C 220d
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250d
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 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 220d
833 km
518 mi
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250d
1,269 km
789 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 220d
200 hp
149 kW
7.4 s
239 km/h
149 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250d
200 hp
149 kW
7.1 s
238 km/h
148 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 220d
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
239 km/h
149 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 250d
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 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 220d
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
239 km/h
149 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250d
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 220d 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 220d
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
7.4 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250d
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 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)C 220d
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250d
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 220dMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250d
Power
200 hp
149 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
7.1 s
Top speed
239 km/h
149 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Lightness
1,705 kg
3,759 lb
1,775 kg
3,913 lb
Fuel consumption
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 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
833 km
518 mi
1,269 km
789 mi
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 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 220dMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250d
Consumption4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.40 LC100 km9.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.52 LC100 mi14.65 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used720 L190 US gal158 UK gal780 L206 US gal172 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,260 LC/year1,365 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 220d

  • Is 70 kg lighter
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h

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