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

C 250 (Stage 3)

327 hp1999 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2026-present
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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) · Facelift 2026

C 250 (Stage 2)

283 hp1999 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2026-present
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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) · Facelift 2026

C 250 (Stage 1)

257 hp1999 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2026-present
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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) · Facelift 2026

C 250

218 hp1999 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2026-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
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    300 km/h
    186 mph Unrestricted
    290 km/h
    180 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    327 hp
    244 kW
  • Highest torque
    496 Nm
    366 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,650 kg
    3,638 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    198 hp/t
    148 kW/t
    5.0 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
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • 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
1,650kg3,638lb
1,650kg3,638lb
1,650kg3,638lb
1,650kg3,638lb
Gross weight
2,265kg4,993lb
2,265kg4,993lb
2,265kg4,993lb
2,265kg4,993lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
+52 km/h
Calculated
278 km/h
173 mph
+30 km/h
271 km/h
168 mph
+23 km/h
248 km/h
154 mph
To 99% top speed
61.9s99% target: 297 km/h / 185 mph-7.1 s
Calculated
64.1s99% target: 275 km/h / 171 mph-4.8 s
Calculated
67.4s99% target: 268 km/h / 167 mph-1.5 s
Calculated
68.9s99% target: 246 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s-1.6 s
6.2s-1.1 s
6.6s-0.7 s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
15.1s-8.8 s
Calculated
17.7s-6.2 s
Calculated
19.4s-4.6 s
Calculated
23.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s-1.5 s
Calculated
5.9s-1.0 s
Calculated
6.3s-0.7 s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s-1.7 s
Calculated
14.1s-1.1 s
Calculated
14.4s-0.7 s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
198hp/t148kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
172hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
156hp/t116kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
132hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
301Nm/t201lb-ft/ton
Calculated
262Nm/t175lb-ft/ton
Calculated
237Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
194Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
957km594mi
Calculated
957km594mi
Calculated
957km594mi
Calculated
957km594mi
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
5.4 s
5.9 s
6.3 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
6.2 s
6.6 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.1 s
17.7 s
19.4 s
23.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Likely limited
278 km/h
173 mph
271 km/h
168 mph
248 km/h
154 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.5 s
6.6 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.5 s
9.7 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
12.0 s
12.3 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
14.1 s
14.4 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
187 km/h
116 mph
177 km/h
110 mph
171 km/h
107 mph
161 km/h
100 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
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250 (Stage 2)283 hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250 (Stage 1)257 hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250218 hp
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

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
5.7 s
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250 (Stage 2)283 hp
283 hp
211 kW
6.2 s
278 km/h
173 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250 (Stage 1)257 hp
257 hp
192 kW
6.6 s
271 km/h
168 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250218 hp
218 hp
163 kW
7.3 s
248 km/h
154 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/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 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/h6.2 s
Top speed
278 km/h
173 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/h6.6 s
Top speed
271 km/h
168 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/h7.3 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

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/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250 (Stage 2)283 hp
Power
283 hp
211 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
278 km/h
173 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250 (Stage 1)257 hp
Power
257 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
271 km/h
168 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250218 hp
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-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
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
5.7 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250 (Stage 2)283 hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
6.2 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250 (Stage 1)257 hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
6.6 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250218 hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
7.3 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
198 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250 (Stage 2)283 hp
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250 (Stage 1)257 hp
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250218 hp
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 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 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
5.7 s
6.2 s
6.6 s
7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
278 km/h
173 mph
271 km/h
168 mph
248 km/h
154 mph
Lightness
1,650 kg
3,638 lb
1,650 kg
3,638 lb
1,650 kg
3,638 lb
1,650 kg
3,638 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
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
4,766 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
957 km
594 mi
957 km
594 mi
957 km
594 mi
957 km
594 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
198 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 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 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
Consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK6.9 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 km12.08 LC100 km12.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.43 LC100 mi19.43 LC100 mi19.43 LC100 mi19.43 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,811 LC/year1,811 LC/year1,811 LC/year1,811 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 22 km/h (14 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 26 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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