Mercedes-Benz C-Class: W205 Facelift vs W206
Verdict
This is not a straight upgrade on the numbers. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class W206 costs RM292,888, or RM41,301 more than the W205 Facelift at RM251,587, and buys a longer body, a 2,865 mm wheelbase and RM90 annual road tax. But the outgoing W205 Facelift is slightly quicker at 7.1 seconds, has a larger 480-litre boot and a bigger 66-litre tank. Both are CKD, rear-wheel-drive sedans with seven airbags and AEB, so choose carefully.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz C-Class W205 Facelift if you want the lower buy-in, the bigger boot and marginally stronger performance figures.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz C-Class W206 if you want the newer-generation car, longer wheelbase and much lower annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: W205 Facelift RM251,587; W206 RM292,888
- Engine and electrification: W205 Facelift 1,991 cc petrol; W206 1,496 cc petrol hybrid/REV with 1.0 kWh battery
- Performance: W205 Facelift 204 hp, 300 Nm, 0-100 km/h in 7.1 s; W206 201 hp, 300 Nm, 0-100 km/h in 7.3 s
- Size: W205 Facelift 4,686 mm long with 2,840 mm wheelbase; W206 4,751 mm long with 2,865 mm wheelbase
- Boot and tank: W205 Facelift 480 L boot and 66 L tank; W206 455 L boot and 50 L tank
- Road tax: W205 Facelift RM376 per year; W206 RM90 per year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 251,587✓ | 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 | 1,991 cc | 1,496 cc |
| Power | 204 hp✓ | 201 hp |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 7.1 s✓ | 7.3 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h✓ | 246 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.3 L/100km | — |
| Battery | — | 1.0 kWh |
| EV range | 0 km | — |
| CO₂ | 144 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,686 mm | 4,751 mm |
| Width | 1,810 mm | 2,033 mm |
| Height | 1,442 mm | 1,438 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,840 mm | 2,865 mm |
| Boot space | 480 L✓ | 455 L |
| Fuel tank | 66 L | 50 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 | 7 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 2 |
| Road tax / year | RM 376 | 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.
W205 Facelift
- RM41,301 cheaper on these prices
- Slightly quicker 7.1-second 0-100 km/h time
- Larger 480-litre boot and 66-litre fuel tank
- Higher RM376 annual road tax
- Shorter 2,840 mm wheelbase
- No hybrid battery assistance listed
W206
- Longer 4,751 mm body and 2,865 mm wheelbase
- Much lower RM90 annual road tax
- Gets petrol hybrid/REV hardware with a 1.0 kWh battery
- Costs RM41,301 more
- Boot is smaller at 455 litres
- Slightly slower 7.3-second 0-100 km/h time
W205 Facelift vs W206 FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz C-Class W205 Facelift or Mercedes-Benz C-Class W206 better?
The W206 is the newer-generation choice with a longer wheelbase and lower road tax. The W205 Facelift is better if you want the cheaper car with a bigger boot and slightly quicker acceleration.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class W206 costs RM292,888, while the W205 Facelift is RM251,587. That makes the W206 RM41,301 more expensive.
Which one is quicker?
The W205 Facelift is slightly quicker: 0-100 km/h takes 7.1 seconds versus 7.3 seconds in the W206. It also has the higher top speed, at 250 km/h against 246 km/h.