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

C 250 (Stage 3)

327 hp1999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2026-present
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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) · Facelift 2026

C 250 (Stage 2)

283 hp1999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2026-present
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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) · Facelift 2026

C 250 (Stage 1)

257 hp1999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2026-present
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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) · Facelift 2026

C 250

218 hp1999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2026-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250 (Stage 3) 327 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    288 km/h
    179 mph
  • Most powerful
    327 hp
    244 kW
  • Highest torque
    496 Nm
    366 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,710 kg
    3,770 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    191 hp/t
    143 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    917 km
    570 mi
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    72/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250 (Stage 3)327 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250 (Stage 2)283 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250 (Stage 1)257 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250218 hp
Power
327hp244kW+109 hp
283hp211kW+65 hp
257hp192kW+39 hp
218hp163kW
Torque
496Nm366lb-ft+176 Nm
432Nm319lb-ft+112 Nm
390Nm288lb-ft+70 Nm
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,710kg3,770lb
1,710kg3,770lb
1,710kg3,770lb
1,710kg3,770lb
Gross weight
2,320kg5,115lb
2,320kg5,115lb
2,320kg5,115lb
2,320kg5,115lb
Top speed
288 km/h
179 mph
+42 km/h
276 km/h
171 mph
+30 km/h
268 km/h
167 mph
+22 km/h
246 km/h
153 mph
To 99% top speed
58.1s99% target: 285 km/h / 177 mph-8.9 s
Calculated
62.6s99% target: 273 km/h / 170 mph-4.4 s
Calculated
65.4s99% target: 265 km/h / 165 mph-1.6 s
Calculated
67.0s99% target: 244 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s-1.6 s
6.0s-1.1 s
6.4s-0.7 s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
15.2s-8.5 s
Calculated
17.4s-6.3 s
Calculated
19.1s-4.5 s
Calculated
23.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s-1.5 s
Calculated
5.8s-1.0 s
Calculated
6.1s-0.7 s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.3s-1.6 s
Calculated
13.9s-1.1 s
Calculated
14.3s-0.7 s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
191hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
166hp/t124kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
127hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
290Nm/t194lb-ft/ton
Calculated
253Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
228Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
187Nm/t125lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
917km570mi
Calculated
917km570mi
Calculated
917km570mi
Calculated
917km570mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,999cc122cu in
1,999cc122cu in
1,999cc122cu in
1,999cc122cu 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 250 (Stage 3) 327 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250 (Stage 2) 283 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250 (Stage 1) 257 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250 218 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250 (Stage 3) 327 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250 (Stage 2) 283 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250 (Stage 1) 257 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250 218 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250 (Stage 3)327 hp5,000-6,100 rpm1,400-4,000 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250 (Stage 2)283 hp5,000-6,100 rpm1,400-4,000 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250 (Stage 1)257 hp5,000-6,100 rpm1,400-4,000 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250218 hp5,000-6,100 rpm1,400-4,000 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250 (Stage 3)327 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250 (Stage 2)283 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250 (Stage 1)257 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250218 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
5.8 s
6.1 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
6.0 s
6.4 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.2 s
17.4 s
19.1 s
23.7 s
Top speed
288 km/h
179 mph
276 km/h
171 mph
268 km/h
167 mph
246 km/h
153 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.4 s
6.6 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.4 s
9.6 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.8 s
12.2 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
13.9 s
14.3 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
186 km/h
116 mph
178 km/h
110 mph
172 km/h
107 mph
162 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250 (Stage 3) 327 hp has 109 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250 218 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250 218 hp and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250 (Stage 3) 327 hp: 109 hp (81 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 250 (Stage 3) 327 hp and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250 218 hp: 1.6 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250 (Stage 2) 283 hp and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250 (Stage 1) 257 hp, separated by only 0.4 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 (Stage 3)327 hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250 (Stage 2)283 hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250 (Stage 1)257 hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250218 hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 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 250 (Stage 3)327 hp
327 hp
244 kW
5.5 s
288 km/h
179 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250 (Stage 2)283 hp
283 hp
211 kW
6.0 s
276 km/h
171 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250 (Stage 1)257 hp
257 hp
192 kW
6.4 s
268 km/h
167 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250218 hp
218 hp
163 kW
7.1 s
246 km/h
153 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 (Stage 3)327 hp
Power
327 hp
244 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
288 km/h
179 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 250 (Stage 2)283 hp
Power
283 hp
211 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
276 km/h
171 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 250 (Stage 1)257 hp
Power
257 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
268 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 250218 hp
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 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 250 (Stage 3)327 hp
Power
327 hp
244 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
288 km/h
179 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250 (Stage 2)283 hp
Power
283 hp
211 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
276 km/h
171 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250 (Stage 1)257 hp
Power
257 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
268 km/h
167 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250218 hp
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250 (Stage 3) 327 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 250 (Stage 3)327 hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
5.5 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250 (Stage 2)283 hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
6.0 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250 (Stage 1)257 hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
6.4 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250218 hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 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 (Stage 3)327 hp
191 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250 (Stage 2)283 hp
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250 (Stage 1)257 hp
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250218 hp
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250 (Stage 3)327 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250 (Stage 2)283 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250 (Stage 1)257 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250218 hp
Power
327 hp
244 kW
283 hp
211 kW
257 hp
192 kW
218 hp
163 kW
Torque
496 Nm
366 lb-ft
432 Nm
319 lb-ft
390 Nm
288 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 s
6.0 s
6.4 s
7.1 s
Top speed
288 km/h
179 mph
276 km/h
171 mph
268 km/h
167 mph
246 km/h
153 mph
Lightness
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
Fuel consumption
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 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
917 km
570 mi
917 km
570 mi
917 km
570 mi
917 km
570 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
191 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 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 250 (Stage 3) 327 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250 (Stage 2) 283 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250 (Stage 1) 257 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250 218 hp
Consumption7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.60 LC100 km12.60 LC100 km12.60 LC100 km12.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.28 LC100 mi20.28 LC100 mi20.28 LC100 mi20.28 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,890 LC/year1,890 LC/year1,890 LC/year1,890 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250 (Stage 3) 327 hp

  • Has 44 hp more
  • Has 64 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 25 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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