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

C 300 (Stage 3)

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

C 300 (Stage 2)

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

C 300 (Stage 1)

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

C 300

258 hp1999 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2026-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 300 (Stage 3) 387 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    321 km/h
    199 mph
  • Most powerful
    387 hp
    289 kW
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,685 kg
    3,715 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    230 hp/t
    171 kW/t
    4.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    943 km
    586 mi
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best overall score
    80/100
  • Best performance score
    83/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 300 (Stage 3)387 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 300 (Stage 2)335 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 300 (Stage 1)304 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 300258 hp
Power
387hp289kW+129 hp
335hp250kW+77 hp
304hp227kW+46 hp
258hp192kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft+220 Nm
540Nm398lb-ft+140 Nm
488Nm360lb-ft+88 Nm
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,685kg3,715lb
1,685kg3,715lb
1,685kg3,715lb
1,685kg3,715lb
Gross weight
2,280kg5,027lb
2,280kg5,027lb
2,280kg5,027lb
2,280kg5,027lb
Top speed
321 km/h
199 mph
+56 km/h
305 km/h
190 mph
+40 km/h
295 km/h
183 mph
+30 km/h
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
53.7s99% target: 318 km/h / 197 mph-7.5 s
Calculated
57.8s99% target: 302 km/h / 188 mph-3.3 s
Calculated
60.6s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph-0.5 s
Calculated
61.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s-1.4 s
5.2s-0.9 s
5.5s-0.6 s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
12.0s-6.4 s
Calculated
13.7s-4.7 s
Calculated
15.0s-3.4 s
Calculated
18.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s-1.3 s
Calculated
5.0s-0.9 s
Calculated
5.3s-0.6 s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.4s-1.6 s
Calculated
12.9s-1.1 s
Calculated
13.3s-0.7 s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
230hp/t171kW/t104hp/1000 lb
Calculated
199hp/t148kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
181hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
368Nm/t246lb-ft/ton
Calculated
320Nm/t214lb-ft/ton
Calculated
290Nm/t194lb-ft/ton
Calculated
237Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
943km586mi
Calculated
943km586mi
Calculated
943km586mi
Calculated
943km586mi
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 300 (Stage 3) 387 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 300 (Stage 2) 335 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 300 (Stage 1) 304 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 300 258 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 300 (Stage 3) 387 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 300 (Stage 2) 335 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 300 (Stage 1) 304 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 300 258 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 300 (Stage 3)387 hp5,800 rpm2,000-3,200 rpm6,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 300 (Stage 2)335 hp5,800 rpm2,000-3,200 rpm6,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 300 (Stage 1)304 hp5,800 rpm2,000-3,200 rpm6,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 300258 hp5,800 rpm2,000-3,200 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 300 (Stage 3)387 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 300 (Stage 2)335 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 300 (Stage 1)304 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 300258 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
5.0 s
5.3 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
5.2 s
5.5 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.0 s
13.7 s
15.0 s
18.4 s
Top speed
321 km/h
199 mph
305 km/h
190 mph
295 km/h
183 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.0 s
6.2 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.7 s
9.0 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.6 s
11.0 s
11.4 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.4 s
12.9 s
13.3 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
204 km/h
127 mph
194 km/h
120 mph
187 km/h
116 mph
175 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 300 (Stage 3) 387 hp has 129 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 300 258 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 300 258 hp and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 300 (Stage 3) 387 hp: 129 hp (96 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 300 (Stage 3) 387 hp and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 300 258 hp: 1.4 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 300 (Stage 2) 335 hp and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 300 (Stage 1) 304 hp, separated by only 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 300 (Stage 3)387 hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 300 (Stage 2)335 hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 300 (Stage 1)304 hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 300258 hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 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 300 (Stage 3)387 hp
387 hp
289 kW
4.7 s
321 km/h
199 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 300 (Stage 2)335 hp
335 hp
250 kW
5.2 s
305 km/h
190 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 300 (Stage 1)304 hp
304 hp
227 kW
5.5 s
295 km/h
183 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 300258 hp
258 hp
192 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 300 (Stage 3)387 hp
Power
387 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
321 km/h
199 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 300 (Stage 2)335 hp
Power
335 hp
250 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 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 300 (Stage 1)304 hp
Power
304 hp
227 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 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 300258 hp
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 300 (Stage 3)387 hp
Power
387 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
321 km/h
199 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 300 (Stage 2)335 hp
Power
335 hp
250 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 300 (Stage 1)304 hp
Power
304 hp
227 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 300258 hp
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 300 (Stage 3) 387 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 300 (Stage 3)387 hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
4.7 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 300 (Stage 2)335 hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
5.2 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 300 (Stage 1)304 hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
5.5 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 300258 hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
6.1 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 300 (Stage 3)387 hp
230 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 300 (Stage 2)335 hp
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 300 (Stage 1)304 hp
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 300258 hp
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 300 (Stage 3)387 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 300 (Stage 2)335 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 300 (Stage 1)304 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 300258 hp
Power
387 hp
289 kW
335 hp
250 kW
304 hp
227 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
488 Nm
360 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
5.2 s
5.5 s
6.1 s
Top speed
321 km/h
199 mph
305 km/h
190 mph
295 km/h
183 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,685 kg
3,715 lb
1,685 kg
3,715 lb
1,685 kg
3,715 lb
1,685 kg
3,715 lb
Fuel consumption
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 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
943 km
586 mi
943 km
586 mi
943 km
586 mi
943 km
586 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
230 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 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 300 (Stage 3) 387 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 300 (Stage 2) 335 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 300 (Stage 1) 304 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 300 258 hp
Consumption7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.25 LC100 km12.25 LC100 km12.25 LC100 km12.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.71 LC100 mi19.71 LC100 mi19.71 LC100 mi19.71 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,838 LC/year1,838 LC/year1,838 LC/year1,838 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 300 (Stage 3) 387 hp

  • Has 52 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 31 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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