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

C 250d (Stage 3)

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

C 250d (Stage 2)

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

C 250d (Stage 1)

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

C 250d

200 hp1992 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2026-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250d (Stage 3) 310 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    283 km/h
    176 mph
  • Most powerful
    310 hp
    231 kW
  • Highest torque
    704 Nm
    519 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,735 kg
    3,825 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    179 hp/t
    133 kW/t
    5.6 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
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    75/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250d (Stage 3)310 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250d (Stage 2)270 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250d (Stage 1)240 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250d200 hp
Power
310hp231kW+110 hp
270hp201kW+70 hp
240hp179kW+40 hp
200hp149kW
Torque
704Nm519lb-ft+264 Nm
616Nm454lb-ft+176 Nm
550Nm406lb-ft+110 Nm
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,735kg3,825lb
1,735kg3,825lb
1,735kg3,825lb
1,735kg3,825lb
Gross weight
2,355kg5,192lb
2,355kg5,192lb
2,355kg5,192lb
2,355kg5,192lb
Top speed
283 km/h
176 mph
+33 km/h
272 km/h
169 mph
+22 km/h
263 km/h
163 mph
+13 km/h
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
56.8s99% target: 280 km/h / 174 mph-13.1 s
Calculated
61.0s99% target: 269 km/h / 167 mph-8.8 s
Calculated
64.4s99% target: 260 km/h / 162 mph-5.5 s
Calculated
69.9s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s-1.7 s
5.9s-1.2 s
6.3s-0.8 s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
15.2s-8.3 s
Calculated
17.3s-6.1 s
Calculated
19.4s-4.0 s
Calculated
23.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s-1.6 s
Calculated
5.6s-1.1 s
Calculated
6.1s-0.7 s
Calculated
6.8s
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
13.2s-1.7 s
Calculated
13.8s-1.2 s
Calculated
14.2s-0.7 s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
179hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
156hp/t116kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
138hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
115hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
406Nm/t271lb-ft/ton
Calculated
355Nm/t238lb-ft/ton
Calculated
317Nm/t212lb-ft/ton
Calculated
254Nm/t170lb-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 250d (Stage 3) 310 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250d (Stage 2) 270 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250d (Stage 1) 240 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250d 200 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250d (Stage 3) 310 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250d (Stage 2) 270 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250d (Stage 1) 240 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250d 200 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250d (Stage 3)310 hp3,400-3,600 rpm1,800-2,800 rpm3,850 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250d (Stage 2)270 hp3,400-3,600 rpm1,800-2,800 rpm3,850 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250d (Stage 1)240 hp3,400-3,600 rpm1,800-2,800 rpm3,850 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250d200 hp3,400-3,600 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)Facelift 2026C 250d (Stage 3)310 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250d (Stage 2)270 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250d (Stage 1)240 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250d200 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
5.6 s
6.1 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
5.9 s
6.3 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.2 s
17.3 s
19.4 s
23.4 s
Top speed
283 km/h
176 mph
272 km/h
169 mph
263 km/h
163 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.3 s
6.5 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.3 s
9.5 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
11.7 s
12.1 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
13.8 s
14.2 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
186 km/h
116 mph
178 km/h
111 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 250d (Stage 3) 310 hp has 110 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250d 200 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250d 200 hp and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250d (Stage 3) 310 hp: 110 hp (82 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 250d (Stage 3) 310 hp and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250d 200 hp: 1.7 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250d (Stage 2) 270 hp and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250d (Stage 1) 240 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 250d (Stage 3)310 hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250d (Stage 2)270 hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250d (Stage 1)240 hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250d200 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 250d (Stage 3)310 hp
310 hp
231 kW
5.4 s
283 km/h
176 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250d (Stage 2)270 hp
270 hp
201 kW
5.9 s
272 km/h
169 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250d (Stage 1)240 hp
240 hp
179 kW
6.3 s
263 km/h
163 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250d200 hp
200 hp
149 kW
7.1 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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 (Stage 3)310 hp
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
283 km/h
176 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 250d (Stage 2)270 hp
Power
270 hp
201 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
272 km/h
169 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 250d (Stage 1)240 hp
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 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 250d200 hp
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

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 (Stage 3)310 hp
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
283 km/h
176 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250d (Stage 2)270 hp
Power
270 hp
201 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250d (Stage 1)240 hp
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250d200 hp
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-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250d (Stage 3) 310 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 250d (Stage 3)310 hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
5.4 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250d (Stage 2)270 hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
5.9 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250d (Stage 1)240 hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
6.3 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250d200 hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 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 250d (Stage 3)310 hp
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250d (Stage 2)270 hp
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250d (Stage 1)240 hp
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250d200 hp
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 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 250d (Stage 3)310 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250d (Stage 2)270 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250d (Stage 1)240 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250d200 hp
Power
310 hp
231 kW
270 hp
201 kW
240 hp
179 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
704 Nm
519 lb-ft
616 Nm
454 lb-ft
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
5.9 s
6.3 s
7.1 s
Top speed
283 km/h
176 mph
272 km/h
169 mph
263 km/h
163 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
1,735 kg
3,825 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
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 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 250d (Stage 3) 310 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250d (Stage 2) 270 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250d (Stage 1) 240 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250d 200 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 250d (Stage 3) 310 hp

  • Has 40 hp more
  • Has 88 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 23 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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