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Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C204) · Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8vsDavid Brown Speedback GT 5.0 V8

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Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C204) · Facelift 2011

AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8

507 hp6208 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2013-2015
VS

David Brown Speedback GT

5.0 V8

510 hp5000 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2014-2017

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    295 km/h
    183 mph Unrestricted
    280 km/h
    174 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,730 kg
    3,814 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    293 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 city consumption
    18.2 L/100 km
    12.9 mpg US
    15.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    280 g/km
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    85/100
  • Best economy score
    75/100
  • Best practicality score
    50/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8David BrownSpeedback GT5.0 V8
Power
507hp378kW
510hp380kW
Torque
610Nm450lb-ft
625Nm461lb-ft
Curb weight
1,730kg3,814lb
1,920kg4,233lb
Gross weight
2,160kg4,762lb
2,129kg4,694lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
62.0s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph
Calculated
62.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.2s
4.8s
0-200 km/h
12.9s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.0s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.2L/100 km12.9mpg US15.5mpg UK
18.9L/100 km12.4mpg US14.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.1s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
293hp/t219kW/t133hp/1000 lb
Calculated
266hp/t198kW/t120hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
353Nm/t236lb-ft/ton
Calculated
326Nm/t218lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
550km342mi
Calculated
577km359mi
Calculated
Displacement
6,208cc379cu in
5,000cc305cu in
Length-
4,760mm187in
Width-
1,860mm73in
Height-
1,350mm53in
Wheelbase-
2,750mm108in
Trunk volume-
243L
Max trunk volume-
502L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
66L
71L
CO2 emissions
280g/km
292g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8David Brown Speedback GT 5.0 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8: Power / Torque
  • David Brown Speedback GT 5.0 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V86,800 rpm5,200 rpm8,000 rpm
David BrownSpeedback GT5.0 V86,000-6,500 rpm2,500-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8David BrownSpeedback GT5.0 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.0 s
4.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.2 s
4.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.9 s
16.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.0 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.2 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.1 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
194 km/h
120 mph
180 km/h
112 mph

Power comparison

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

David Brown Speedback GT 5.0 V8 has 3 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8 and David Brown Speedback GT 5.0 V8: 3 hp (2 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / 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 Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
David BrownSpeedback GT5.0 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Although David Brown Speedback GT 5.0 V8 has more power, Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8 and David Brown Speedback GT 5.0 V8: 0.6 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 Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
David BrownSpeedback GT5.0 V8
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK

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 Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8
293 hp/t
219 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
David BrownSpeedback GT5.0 V8
266 hp/t
198 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8
507 hp
378 kW
4.2 s
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
David BrownSpeedback GT5.0 V8
510 hp
380 kW
4.8 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8
Power
507 hp
378 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length-
Height-
David BrownSpeedback GT5.0 V8
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
243 L
8.6 cu ft
Length
4,760 mm
187.4 in
Height
1,350 mm
53.1 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 Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8
Power
507 hp
378 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 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
David BrownSpeedback GT5.0 V8
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 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 Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
4.2 s
David BrownSpeedback GT5.0 V8
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
4.8 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 Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8
293 hp/t
219 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
David BrownSpeedback GT5.0 V8
266 hp/t
198 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8David BrownSpeedback GT5.0 V8
Power
507 hp
378 kW
510 hp
380 kW
Torque
610 Nm
450 lb-ft
625 Nm
461 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.2 s
4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,730 kg
3,814 lb
1,920 kg
4,233 lb
Fuel consumption
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length-
Height-
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
243 L
8.6 cu ft
Length
4,760 mm
187.4 in
Height
1,350 mm
53.1 in
Range score
550 km
342 mi
577 km
359 mi
CO2 score
280 g/km
292 g/km
Trunk score
-
243 L
8.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
293 hp/t
219 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
266 hp/t
198 kW/t
3.8 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 Coupe (C204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8David Brown Speedback GT 5.0 V8
Consumption12 L/100 km19.6 mpg US23.5 mpg UK12.3 L/100 km19.1 mpg US23 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.00 LC100 km21.53 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.80 LC100 mi34.64 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,800 L476 US gal396 UK gal1,845 L487 US gal406 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,150 LC/year3,229 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8

  • Is 190 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 30 km/h (19 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 27 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 12 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power

David Brown Speedback GT 5.0 V8

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Has 15 Nm more
  • Has 27 km (17 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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