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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) · Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 Performance Package V8vsCadillac CTS II V 6.2 V8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Cadillac CTS II

V 6.2 V8

564 hp6162 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan2008-2014

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 Performance Package V8

  • Fastest top speed
    295 km/h
    183 mph Unrestricted
    280 km/h
    174 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,655 kg
    3,649 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    294 hp/t
    219 kW/t
    3.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.0 L/100 km
    19.6 mpg US
    23.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    550 km
    342 mi
  • Largest trunk
    475 L
  • Best overall score
    82/100
  • Best economy score
    75/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Cadillac CTS II V 6.2 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.0 s
  • Most powerful
    564 hp
    421 kW
  • Highest torque
    747 Nm
    551 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.8 L/100 km
    14.0 mpg US
    16.8 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 Performance Package V8CadillacCTS IIV 6.2 V8
Power
487hp363kW
564hp421kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
747Nm551lb-ft
Curb weight
1,655kg3,649lb
1,930kg4,255lb
Gross weight
2,185kg4,817lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
282 km/h
175 mph
To 99% top speed
41.3s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph
Calculated
41.4s99% target: 279 km/h / 173 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.3s
4.0s
0-200 km/h
11.1s
Calculated
11.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.1s
Calculated
3.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.2L/100 km12.9mpg US15.5mpg UK
16.8L/100 km14mpg US16.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.9s
Calculated
11.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
294hp/t219kW/t133hp/1000 lb
Calculated
292hp/t218kW/t133hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
363Nm/t243lb-ft/ton
Calculated
387Nm/t259lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
550km342mi
Calculated
463km287mi
Calculated
Displacement
6,208cc379cu in
6,162cc376cu in
Length
4,707mm185in
4,859mm191in
Width
1,795mm71in
1,842mm73in
Height
1,433mm56in
1,473mm58in
Wheelbase
2,765mm109in
2,880mm113in
Front track
1,569mm62in
1,575mm62in
Rear track
1,525mm60in
1,577mm62in
Trunk volume
475L
385L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
68L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 Performance Package V8Cadillac CTS II V 6.2 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 Performance Package V8: Power / Torque
  • Cadillac CTS II V 6.2 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 Performance Package V86,800 rpm5,000 rpm7,200 rpm
CadillacCTS IIV 6.2 V86,100 rpm3,800 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 Performance Package V8CadillacCTS IIV 6.2 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.1 s
3.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.3 s
4.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.1 s
11.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Limited
282 km/h
175 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.0 s
7.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.2 s
10.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.9 s
11.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
208 km/h
129 mph
205 km/h
127 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 Performance Package V8
487 hp
363 kW
CadillacCTS IIV 6.2 V8
564 hp
421 kW

Cadillac CTS II V 6.2 V8 has 77 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 Performance Package V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 Performance Package V8 and Cadillac CTS II V 6.2 V8: 77 hp (57 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 Performance Package V8
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
CadillacCTS IIV 6.2 V8
747 Nm
551 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 Performance Package V8
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
CadillacCTS IIV 6.2 V8
1,930 kg
4,255 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 Performance Package V8
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
CadillacCTS IIV 6.2 V8
282 km/h
175 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 Performance Package V84.3 s
CadillacCTS IIV 6.2 V84.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Cadillac CTS II V 6.2 V8 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 Performance Package V8: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 Performance Package V8
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
CadillacCTS IIV 6.2 V8
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 Performance Package V8 and Cadillac CTS II V 6.2 V8: 2.7 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 Performance Package V8
294 hp/t
219 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
CadillacCTS IIV 6.2 V8
292 hp/t
218 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 Performance Package V8
550 km
342 mi
CadillacCTS IIV 6.2 V8
463 km
287 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 Performance Package V8
487 hp
363 kW
4.3 s
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
CadillacCTS IIV 6.2 V8
564 hp
421 kW
4.0 s
282 km/h
175 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 Performance Package V8
Power
487 hp
363 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,707 mm
185.3 in
Height
1,433 mm
56.4 in
CadillacCTS IIV 6.2 V8
Power
564 hp
421 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
282 km/h
175 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
385 L
13.6 cu ft
Length
4,859 mm
191.3 in
Height
1,473 mm
58.0 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 Performance Package V8
Power
487 hp
363 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
CadillacCTS IIV 6.2 V8
Power
564 hp
421 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
282 km/h
175 mph
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 Performance Package V8 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 Performance Package V8
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
4.3 s
CadillacCTS IIV 6.2 V8
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
4.0 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 Performance Package V8
294 hp/t
219 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
CadillacCTS IIV 6.2 V8
292 hp/t
218 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 Performance Package V8CadillacCTS IIV 6.2 V8
Power
487 hp
363 kW
564 hp
421 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
747 Nm
551 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.3 s
4.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
282 km/h
175 mph
Lightness
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
1,930 kg
4,255 lb
Fuel consumption
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,707 mm
185.3 in
Height
1,433 mm
56.4 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
385 L
13.6 cu ft
Length
4,859 mm
191.3 in
Height
1,473 mm
58.0 in
Range score
550 km
342 mi
463 km
287 mi
Trunk score
475 L
16.8 cu ft
385 L
13.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
294 hp/t
219 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
292 hp/t
218 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz C-class (W204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 Performance Package V8Cadillac CTS II V 6.2 V8
Consumption12 L/100 km19.6 mpg US23.5 mpg UK14.7 L/100 km16 mpg US19.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.00 LC100 km25.72 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.80 LC100 mi41.40 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,800 L476 US gal396 UK gal2,205 L582 US gal485 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,150 LC/year3,859 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 Performance Package V8

  • Is 275 kg lighter
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 87 km (54 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 90 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

Cadillac CTS II V 6.2 V8

  • Has 77 hp more
  • Has 147 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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