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

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

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

C 250d

200 hp1992 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2026-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206)

C 220d

200 hp1993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2021-2026

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph Unrestricted
    240 km/h
    149 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Highest torque
    440 Nm
    325 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    1,320 km
    820 mi
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

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

  • 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
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250dMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 220d
Power
200hp149kW
200hp149kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,735kg3,825lb
1,705kg3,759lb
Gross weight
2,355kg5,192lb
2,400kg5,291lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
239 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
69.9s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
68.1s99% target: 237 km/h / 147 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
23.4s
Calculated
25.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
115hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
117hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
258Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,320km820mi
Calculated
833km518mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,992cc122cu in
1,993cc122cu 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
1,582mm62in
Rear track
1,594mm63in
1,594mm63in
Trunk volume
455L
455L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
40L

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 250dMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 220dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250d: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 220d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250d3,400-3,600 rpm1,800-2,800 rpm3,850 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 220d4,200 rpm1,800-2,800 rpm4,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250dMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 220d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.4 s
25.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
239 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
101 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250d
200 hp
149 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 220d
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)Facelift 2026C 250d
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 220d
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)Facelift 2026C 250d
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 220d
1,705 kg
3,759 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 250d
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 220d
239 km/h
149 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 250d7.1 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 220d7.4 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)Facelift 2026C 250d
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 220d
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 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 250d
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 220d
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.5 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 250d
1,320 km
820 mi
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 220d
833 km
518 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250d
200 hp
149 kW
7.1 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 220d
200 hp
149 kW
7.4 s
239 km/h
149 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 250d
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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 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

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 250d
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
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-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 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 250d
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
7.1 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 220d
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
7.4 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 250d
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250dMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 220d
Power
200 hp
149 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
239 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
1,705 kg
3,759 lb
Fuel consumption
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 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
1,320 km
820 mi
833 km
518 mi
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.5 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 250dMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 220d
Consumption5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.75 LC100 km8.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.08 LC100 mi13.52 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used750 L198 US gal165 UK gal720 L190 US gal158 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,313 LC/year1,260 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 487 km (302 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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

  • Is 30 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest top speed

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