Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class W204 Facelift is the rational used-style choice if its RM80,000 lower price matters more than newer driver assistance. It is 155 kg lighter, has a 66-litre tank and a 475-litre boot, while its rated economy is marginally better at 6.4 L/100 km. But the W206 is plainly quicker: 201 hp and 300 Nm cut the 0-100 km/h time from 8.9 to 7.3 seconds. For Malaysian buyers covering busy urban kilometres, its autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring and reverse camera are meaningful gains.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz C-Class W204 Facelift if you want the lower-cost C-Class with a larger 475-litre boot, 66-litre fuel tank and slightly better rated economy.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz C-Class W206 if you want 201 hp, a 7.3-second 0-100 km/h time and a far fuller active-safety package.
Key differences
- Price: W204 Facelift RM212,888; W206 RM292,888.
- Performance: W204 Facelift 156 hp, 250 Nm and 8.9 seconds to 100 km/h; W206 201 hp, 300 Nm and 7.3 seconds.
- Size: W204 Facelift 4,591 mm long with a 2,760 mm wheelbase; W206 4,751 mm long with a 2,865 mm wheelbase.
- Practicality: W204 Facelift has a 475-litre boot and 66-litre tank; W206 has a 455-litre boot and 50-litre tank.
- Transmission: W204 Facelift uses a seven-speed 7G-Tronic; W206 uses a nine-speed 9G-Tronic.
- Safety: W204 Facelift has no autonomous braking or blind-spot system; W206 adds autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring and lane-keeping steering correction.
W204 Facelift
- RM80,000 lower purchase price.
- 475-litre boot and 66-litre fuel tank.
- Rated at 6.4 L/100 km versus 6.6 L/100 km.
- Slower at 8.9 seconds to 100 km/h versus 7.3 seconds.
- No autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring or reverse camera.
- Older 7.0-inch Audio 20 system lacks Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
W206
- 201 hp, 300 Nm and a 7.3-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Autonomous braking works from 7 to 250 km/h, plus blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic collision prevention.
- 11.4-inch MBUX touchscreen with voice control, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
- Costs RM80,000 more.
- 455-litre boot is 20 litres smaller and its fuel tank is 16 litres smaller.
- Rated economy is marginally higher at 6.6 L/100 km and kerb weight rises to 1,650 kg.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM212,888✓ | RM292,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM278 | RM90✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,796 cc | 1,496 cc |
| Horsepower | 156 hp | 201 hp✓ |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 300 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | 82 mm | 78 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.3 | 10.5 |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 20 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | — | 200 Nm✓ |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 7G-TRONIC | 9G-TRONIC |
| Gears | 7 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz (Daimler AG) | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.9 seconds | 7.3 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 6.4 L/100 km✓ | 6.6 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 223 km/h | 246 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | 150 g/km✓ | 151 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,591 mm | 4,751 mm |
| Width | 1,770 mm | 1,820 mm |
| Height | 1,447 mm | 1,437 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,760 mm | 2,865 mm |
| Weight | 1,495 kg | 1,650 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 66 litres | 50 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 475 litres✓ | 455 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/45R17 | 225/45R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/45R17 | 245/40R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Space saver | — |
| Factory Tyres | — | Pirelli Cinturato P7 Run-flat |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-Link | Multi-Link |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link | Multi-Link |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 18" 5-spoke 2-tone Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 18" 5-spoke 2-tone Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Agility Control with Selective Damping System | Agility Control Suspension |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars | — |
| ANCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Driver's Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear passenger seats | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes (7 to 250 km/h), with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection (7 to 80 km/h) |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | For All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Blind Spot Collision Prevention, Rear Cross Traffic Collision Prevention, Active Bonnet |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Reflector | LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | LED illumination with normal bulb brake light | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function and Adjustable Lumbar |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-Folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 front, 1 rear | 4 Front USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 front, 2 rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Powered Rear Sun Shade, Manual Rear Door Window Sun Shades |
| Audio | 7.0-inch Audio 20 with CD Changer | 11.4" Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 8 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Manual Key | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Powered Boot, with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes |
| Auto Parking | Yes (Manual Steering Input ) | Yes, Parallel and Perpendicular |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | — | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | — | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | Auto-dimming Mirrors, Qi Wireless Charger, Fingerprint Scanner |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | 2 years | 2 years |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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W204 Facelift vs W206 FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz C-Class W204 Facelift or Mercedes-Benz C-Class W206 better?
The W206 is better for performance, active safety and infotainment. The W204 Facelift is the better choice when the lower price, larger boot and larger fuel tank matter more than newer assistance systems.
What is the price difference?
The gap is RM80,000: the W204 Facelift is RM212,888 and the W206 is RM292,888.
Which C-Class has the better safety equipment?
The W206 has the stronger safety kit, adding autonomous braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection, blind-spot monitoring, lane-keeping steering correction, rear cross-traffic collision prevention and a reverse camera. Both have ABS/EBD, stability control and curtain airbags.