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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 400evsMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) · Facelift 2026 C 400e

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206)

C 400e

252 hp1999 ccHybridAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2022-2026
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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) · Facelift 2026

C 400e

258 hp1999 ccHybridAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2026-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 400e 252 hp

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,055 kg
    4,530 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    0.9 L/100 km
    261.3 mpg US
    313.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    5,556 km
    3,452 mi
  • Largest trunk
    315 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    100/100
  • Best practicality score
    68/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 400e252 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 400e258 hp
Power
252hp188kW
258hp192kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
2,055kg4,530lb
2,065kg4,553lb
Gross weight
2,670kg5,886lb
2,670kg5,886lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
56.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
54.1s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
17.2s
Calculated
17.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
0.9L/100 km261.3mpg US313.9mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
13.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
123hp/t91kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
125hp/t93kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
195Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
194Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
5,556km3,452mi
Calculated
641km398mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,999cc122cu in
1,999cc122cu in
Length
4,751mm187in
4,766mm188in
Width
1,820mm72in
1,820mm72in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,442mm57in
Wheelbase
2,865mm113in
2,865mm113in
Front track
1,581mm62in
1,581mm62in
Rear track
1,583mm62in
1,583mm62in
Trunk volume
315L
315L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 400e 252 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 400e 258 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 400e 252 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 400e 258 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 400e252 hp6,100 rpm2,000 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 400e258 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)C 400e252 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 400e258 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
5.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.2 s
17.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
13.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
178 km/h
111 mph
178 km/h
111 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 400e252 hp
252 hp
188 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 400e258 hp
258 hp
192 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 400e 258 hp has 6 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 400e 252 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 400e 252 hp and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 400e 258 hp: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 400e252 hp
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 400e258 hp
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 400e252 hp
2,055 kg
4,530 lb
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 400e258 hp
2,065 kg
4,553 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)C 400e252 hp
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 400e258 hp
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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)C 400e252 hp5.4 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 400e258 hp5.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 400e 258 hp and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 400e 252 hp: 0.1 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)C 400e252 hp
0.9 L/100 km
261.3 mpg US
313.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 400e258 hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 400e 252 hp and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 400e 258 hp: 6.9 L/100 km.

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)C 400e252 hp
123 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 400e258 hp
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 400e252 hp
5,556 km
3,452 mi
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 400e258 hp
641 km
398 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 400e252 hp
252 hp
188 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 400e258 hp
258 hp
192 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 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)C 400e252 hp
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
315 L
11.1 cu ft
Length
4,751 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 400e258 hp
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
315 L
11.1 cu ft
Length
4,766 mm
187.6 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 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)C 400e252 hp
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
0.9 L/100 km
261.3 mpg US
313.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 400e258 hp
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 400e 252 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)C 400e252 hp
0.9 L/100 km
261.3 mpg US
313.9 mpg UK
5.4 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 400e258 hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
5.3 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)C 400e252 hp
123 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
0.9 L/100 km
261.3 mpg US
313.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 400e258 hp
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 400e252 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 400e258 hp
Power
252 hp
188 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
2,055 kg
4,530 lb
2,065 kg
4,553 lb
Fuel consumption
0.9 L/100 km
261.3 mpg US
313.9 mpg UK
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
315 L
11.1 cu ft
Length
4,751 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
315 L
11.1 cu ft
Length
4,766 mm
187.6 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Range score
5,556 km
3,452 mi
641 km
398 mi
Trunk score
315 L
11.1 cu ft
315 L
11.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
123 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 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) C 400e 252 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 400e 258 hp
Consumption0.9 L/100 km261.3 mpg US313.9 mpg UK7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km1.58 LC100 km13.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi2.53 LC100 mi21.97 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used135 L36 US gal30 UK gal1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal
Annual fuel cost236.25 LC/year2,048 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 400e 252 hp

  • Is 10 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 6.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4,915 km (3,054 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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