Verdict
At RM212,888, the CKD W204 Facelift is RM80,000 below the RM292,888 CBU W206 and remains the cheaper route into a C-Class. But the newer car is properly quicker: 201 hp, 300 Nm and 7.3 seconds to 100 km/h versus 156 hp, 250 Nm and 8.9 seconds. Its one 20 hp motor also cuts annual road tax to RM90 from RM278. The W206 brings meaningful safety and cabin gains, although its rated 6.6 L/100 km economy is marginally worse than the W204’s 6.4 L/100 km.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz C-Class W204 Facelift if RM80,000 saved, a 66-litre tank and a 475-litre boot matter more than newer driver assistance and performance.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz C-Class W206 if you want 201 hp, a 7.3-second 0-100 km/h time, seven airbags and autonomous braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection.
Key differences
- Price: W204 Facelift RM212,888; W206 RM292,888.
- Performance: W204 Facelift 156 hp, 250 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 8.9 seconds; W206 201 hp, 300 Nm and 7.3 seconds.
- Powertrain: W204 Facelift has a 1,796 cc petrol engine and 7G-TRONIC; W206 has a 1,496 cc petrol hybrid/REV powertrain, one 20 hp/200 Nm motor and 9G-TRONIC.
- Road tax: W204 Facelift RM278 per year; W206 RM90 per year.
- Size: W204 Facelift is 4,591 mm long with a 2,760 mm wheelbase; W206 is 4,751 mm long with a 2,865 mm wheelbase.
- Safety: W204 Facelift has six airbags and no autonomous braking; W206 has seven airbags and autonomous braking from 7-250 km/h.
W204 Facelift
- RM80,000 lower purchase price.
- Rated at 6.4 L/100 km versus 6.6 L/100 km.
- 475-litre boot, 66-litre tank and space-saver spare tyre.
- Slower: 156 hp and 250 Nm deliver 0-100 km/h in 8.9 seconds.
- No blind spot system, collision warning, lane-keeping assist or autonomous braking.
- Halogen reflector headlamps and a 7.0-inch Audio 20 system trail the W206’s LED projectors and 11.4-inch MBUX touchscreen.
W206
- 201 hp, 300 Nm and a 7.3-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Seven airbags, blind spot assistance and autonomous braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection.
- 11.4-inch MBUX with voice control, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
- RM80,000 more expensive.
- Rated fuel economy is 6.6 L/100 km, versus 6.4 L/100 km.
- 455-litre boot and 50-litre tank are smaller than the W204 Facelift’s 475 litres and 66 litres.
| 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 at 5,000 rpm | 201 hp at 5,800 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 250 Nm at 1,600 rpm | 300 Nm at 1,800 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore × Stroke | 82 mm × 85 mm | 78 mm × 78.3 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 | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 7 (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 the better-equipped and faster car, with 201 hp, seven airbags and active safety systems absent from the W204 Facelift. Choose the W204 Facelift when its RM80,000 saving, larger boot and lower rated fuel use outweigh those gains.
What is the price difference?
The W206 costs RM80,000 more than the W204 Facelift. That gap brings 45 hp more, 50 Nm more torque, a 20 hp electric motor, nine gears, active safety assistance and a substantially newer infotainment system.
Which C-Class has the lower annual road tax?
The W206 has the lower annual road tax at RM90, compared with RM278 for the W204 Facelift. Its 1,496 cc petrol hybrid/REV powertrain includes one electric motor rated at 20 hp and 200 Nm.
