Mercedes2021-present C-Class Overview

Mercedes C-Class Overview (2021 - present)

S206 / W206

Tech Specs Summary


140 - 155 mph

3.4 - 8.8 seconds

161 - 671 BHP

32.1 - 403.5 mpg
kg
1,625 - 2,145 kg

315 - 455 L (Saloon)

360 - 1,510 L (Estate)
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This generation of the Mercedes C-Class (S206 / W206) is produced by the German manufacturer Mercedes and started production in 2021. It's a front engined car with either rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive and comes as either a saloon or estate. There are many power levels available, ranging from a 161 BHP 1.5 L Inline 4 Turbo mild hybrid petrol engine all the way to a 671 BHP 2 L Inline 4 Turbo plug-in hybrid petrol engine. It has multi-link suspension front and rear. However, some models have double wishbone suspension front and rear.

Performance Pick

Performance Pick
Mercedes AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE
(2022 - present)
...RFORMANCE

If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the C-Class is the Mercedes AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE which scores 3.5★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 671 BHP and a power/weight ratio of 318 BHP/Tonne it has a top speed of 155 mph and gets to 62 mph in 3.4 seconds.

Practicality Pick

Practicality Pick
Mercedes C 300 e Estate
(2022 - present)
...e Estate

If you're more interested in practicality, then the Mercedes C 300 e Estate is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.5★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 4,437 miles and can store 360-1,375 litres of cargo. It also has an unbraked towing capacity of 750 kg and a braked towing capacity of 1,800 kg.

Euro NCAP Results

2022
★★★★★
Standard Safety Equipment
Adult Occupant
93%
Child Occupant
89%
Vulnerable Road Users
80%
Safety Assist
82%
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