Mercedes-Benz C-Class: W205 vs W206
Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class W206 is the stronger new-generation C-Class: 201 hp and 300 Nm cut 0-100 km/h to 7.3 seconds, against the Mercedes-Benz C-Class W205’s 156 hp, 250 Nm and 8.5 seconds. It also stretches to 4,751 mm with a 2,865 mm wheelbase, so it reads like the bigger, quicker car. But the W205 costs RM215,957 versus RM292,888, keeps a larger 480-litre boot and a 66-litre tank, and matches the W206 on seven airbags, AEB and RM90 road tax.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz C-Class W205 if you want the cheaper C-Class, can live with 156 hp and 8.5 seconds to 100 km/h, and value its 480-litre boot and 66-litre tank.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz C-Class W206 if you want the quicker new-generation car, with 201 hp, 300 Nm, a 7.3-second 0-100 km/h time and the longer 2,865 mm wheelbase.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class W205 RM215,957; Mercedes-Benz C-Class W206 RM292,888
- Output: Mercedes-Benz C-Class W205 156 hp/250 Nm; Mercedes-Benz C-Class W206 201 hp/300 Nm
- Performance: Mercedes-Benz C-Class W205 0-100 km/h in 8.5 s and 223 km/h; Mercedes-Benz C-Class W206 7.3 s and 246 km/h
- Size: Mercedes-Benz C-Class W205 4,686 mm long, 1,810 mm wide, 1,442 mm tall; Mercedes-Benz C-Class W206 4,751 mm, 2,033 mm, 1,438 mm
- Wheelbase and boot: Mercedes-Benz C-Class W205 2,840 mm/480 L; Mercedes-Benz C-Class W206 2,865 mm/455 L
- Tank and hybrid hardware: Mercedes-Benz C-Class W205 66 L tank with no battery; Mercedes-Benz C-Class W206 50 L tank with a 1.0 kWh battery
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 215,957✓ | 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 | 1,595 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 | 8.5 s | 7.3 s✓ |
| Top speed | 223 km/h | 246 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.4 L/100km | — |
| Battery | — | 1.0 kWh |
| EV range | 0 km | — |
| CO₂ | 126 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 90 | 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
- Much lower purchase price
- Larger 480-litre boot
- Bigger 66-litre fuel tank
- Down 45 hp and 50 Nm
- Slower 8.5-second 0-100 km/h time
- Shorter 2,840 mm wheelbase
W206
- Stronger 201 hp and 300 Nm output
- Quicker 7.3-second 0-100 km/h time
- Longer 2,865 mm wheelbase
- Costs RM76,931 more
- Smaller 455-litre boot
- Smaller 50-litre fuel tank
W205 vs W206 FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz C-Class W205 or Mercedes-Benz C-Class W206 better?
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class W206 is better on performance and size, with 201 hp, 300 Nm and a 2,865 mm wheelbase. The W205 is better on cost, boot space and fuel tank size.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class W206 costs RM76,931 more: RM292,888 against RM215,957 for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class W205.
Which one is faster?
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class W206 is faster, doing 0-100 km/h in 7.3 seconds with a 246 km/h top speed. The W205 takes 8.5 seconds and tops out at 223 km/h.