Mercedes-Benz C-Class: W204 Facelift vs W206
Verdict
The W206 asks RM292,888 against RM212,888 for the W204 Facelift, so the RM80,000 gap buys more pace, more size and newer safety hardware. Its 1,496 cc petrol hybrid/REV setup has a 1.0 kWh battery and makes 201 hp/300 Nm, cutting 0-100 km/h to 7.3 seconds versus 8.9. It is also longer and wider, with a 105 mm longer wheelbase. But the W204 counters with a bigger 475-litre boot, 66-litre tank and lower buy-in, while road tax favours the W206 at RM90 versus RM278.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz C-Class W204 Facelift if you want the cheaper rear-drive C-Class sedan with the larger boot and fuel tank.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz C-Class W206 if you want the quicker, newer-generation C-Class with more power, AEB and lower annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class W204 Facelift RM212,888; Mercedes-Benz C-Class W206 RM292,888
- Engine and hybrid hardware: W204 Facelift 1,796 cc petrol with no battery; W206 1,496 cc petrol hybrid/REV with a 1.0 kWh battery
- Output and acceleration: W204 Facelift 156 hp/250 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 8.9 s; W206 201 hp/300 Nm and 7.3 s
- Size: W204 Facelift 4,591 mm long and 1,770 mm wide; W206 4,751 mm long and 2,033 mm wide
- Wheelbase and boot: W204 Facelift 2,760 mm and 475 L; W206 2,865 mm and 455 L
- Safety and road tax: W204 Facelift 6 airbags, no AEB and RM278/year; W206 7 airbags, AEB and RM90/year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 212,888✓ | RM 292,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Engine | 1,796 cc | 1,496 cc |
| Power | 156 hp | 201 hp✓ |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 300 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 8.9 s | 7.3 s✓ |
| Top speed | 223 km/h | 246 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.4 L/100km | — |
| Battery | — | 1.0 kWh |
| EV range | 0 km | — |
| CO₂ | 150 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,591 mm | 4,751 mm |
| Width | 1,770 mm | 2,033 mm |
| Height | 1,447 mm | 1,438 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,760 mm | 2,865 mm |
| Boot space | 475 L✓ | 455 L |
| Fuel tank | 66 L | 50 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 7✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 2 |
| Road tax / year | RM 278 | RM 90✓ |
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.
W204 Facelift
- Lower purchase price by RM80,000
- Larger 475-litre boot
- Bigger 66-litre fuel tank
- Slower 8.9-second 0-100 km/h time
- No auto emergency braking listed
- Higher RM278 annual road tax
W206
- Stronger 201 hp and 300 Nm output
- Quicker 7.3-second 0-100 km/h time
- Gets 7 airbags and auto emergency braking
- Costs RM80,000 more
- Smaller 455-litre boot
- Smaller 50-litre fuel tank
W204 Facelift vs W206 FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz C-Class W204 Facelift or Mercedes-Benz C-Class W206 better?
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class W206 is better on performance and safety, with 201 hp, 300 Nm, AEB and 7 airbags. The W204 Facelift still makes sense if price, boot space and fuel tank size matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class W206 costs RM80,000 more than the Mercedes-Benz C-Class W204 Facelift.
Which is quicker from 0-100 km/h?
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class W206 is quicker, doing 0-100 km/h in 7.3 seconds. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class W204 Facelift takes 8.9 seconds.