Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205)
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Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) AMG C 63 S V8vsDavid Brown Speedback GT 5.0 V8
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Comparison overview
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Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) AMG C 63 S V8
- Quickest 0-100 km/h3.9 s
- Fastest top speed265 km/h165 mph Unrestricted250 km/h155 mph Restricted
- Most powerful510 hp380 kW
- Highest torque700 Nm516 lb-ft
- Lightest1,725 kg3,803 lb
- Best power-to-weight296 hp/t220 kW/t3.4 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions209 g/km
- Best estimated range742 km461 mi
- Best overall score75/100
- Best performance score86/100
- Best economy score83/100
- Best practicality score52/100
Specification comparison
| Model | Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)AMG C 63 S V8 | David BrownSpeedback GT5.0 V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 510hp380kW | 510hp380kW |
| Torque | 700Nm516lb-ft | 625Nm461lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,725kg3,803lb | 1,920kg4,233lb |
| Gross weight | 2,160kg4,762lb | 2,129kg4,694lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 47.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated | 62.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.9s | 4.8s |
| 0-200 km/h | 12.9s Calculated | 16.4s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 3.7s Calculated | 4.6s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK | 12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK | 18.9L/100 km12.4mpg US14.9mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK | 8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 11.9s Calculated | 12.9s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 296hp/t220kW/t134hp/1000 lb Calculated | 266hp/t198kW/t120hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 406Nm/t272lb-ft/ton Calculated | 326Nm/t218lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 742km461mi Calculated | 577km359mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 3,982cc243cu in | 5,000cc305cu in |
| Length | 4,750mm187in | 4,760mm187in |
| Width | 1,877mm74in | 1,860mm73in |
| Height | 1,400mm55in | 1,350mm53in |
| Wheelbase | 2,840mm112in | 2,750mm108in |
| Front track | 1,636mm64in | - |
| Rear track | 1,592mm63in | - |
| Trunk volume | - | 243L |
| Max trunk volume | - | 502L |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 4 | 2 |
| Fuel tank | 66L | 71L |
| CO2 emissions | 209g/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 (C205) AMG C 63 S V8: Power / Torque
- David Brown Speedback GT 5.0 V8: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)AMG C 63 S V8 | 5,500-6,250 rpm | 1,750-4,500 rpm | 6,500 rpm |
| David BrownSpeedback GT5.0 V8 | 6,000-6,500 rpm | 2,500-5,000 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)AMG C 63 S V8 | David BrownSpeedback GT5.0 V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 3.7 s | 4.6 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 3.9 s | 4.8 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 12.9 s | 16.4 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Likely limited | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Likely limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.0 s | 2.2 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.2 s | 5.6 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 7.8 s | 8.5 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 10.0 s | 10.9 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 11.9 s | 12.9 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 193 km/h 120 mph | 180 km/h 112 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)AMG C 63 S V8 | 510 hp 380 kW |
| David BrownSpeedback GT5.0 V8 | 510 hp 380 kW |
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)AMG C 63 S V8 | 700 Nm 516 lb-ft |
| David BrownSpeedback GT5.0 V8 | 625 Nm 461 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)AMG C 63 S V8 | 1,725 kg 3,803 lb |
| David BrownSpeedback GT5.0 V8 | 1,920 kg 4,233 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)AMG C 63 S V8 | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)AMG C 63 S V8 | 3.9 s |
| David BrownSpeedback GT5.0 V8 | 4.8 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) AMG C 63 S V8 and David Brown Speedback GT 5.0 V8: 0.9 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)AMG C 63 S V8 | 8.9 L/100 km 26.4 mpg US 31.7 mpg UK |
| David BrownSpeedback GT5.0 V8 | 12.3 L/100 km 19.1 mpg US 23.0 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) AMG C 63 S V8 and David Brown Speedback GT 5.0 V8: 3.4 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)AMG C 63 S V8 | 296 hp/t 220 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)AMG C 63 S V8 | 742 km 461 mi |
| David BrownSpeedback GT5.0 V8 | 577 km 359 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)AMG C 63 S V8 | 510 hp 380 kW | 3.9 s | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 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.
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)AMG C 63 S V8 |
| 8.9 L/100 km 26.4 mpg US 31.7 mpg UK | ||||||
| David BrownSpeedback GT5.0 V8 |
| 12.3 L/100 km 19.1 mpg US 23.0 mpg UK | ||||||
Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) AMG C 63 S 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
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| Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)AMG C 63 S V8 | 8.9 L/100 km 26.4 mpg US 31.7 mpg UK | 3.9 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.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)AMG C 63 S V8 | 296 hp/t 220 kW/t 3.4 kg/hp | 8.9 L/100 km 26.4 mpg US 31.7 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
| Vehicle | Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)AMG C 63 S V8 | David BrownSpeedback GT5.0 V8 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 510 hp 380 kW | 510 hp 380 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 700 Nm 516 lb-ft | 625 Nm 461 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 3.9 s | 4.8 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,725 kg 3,803 lb | 1,920 kg 4,233 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 8.9 L/100 km 26.4 mpg US 31.7 mpg UK | 12.3 L/100 km 19.1 mpg US 23.0 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 742 km 461 mi | 577 km 359 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 209 g/km | 292 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | - | 243 L 8.6 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 296 hp/t 220 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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| Vehicle | Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) AMG C 63 S V8 | David Brown Speedback GT 5.0 V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumption | 8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK | 12.3 L/100 km19.1 mpg US23 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 15.58 LC100 km | 21.53 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 25.07 LC100 mi | 34.64 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal | 1,845 L487 US gal406 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,336 LC/year | 3,229 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) AMG C 63 S V8
- Has 75 Nm more
- Is 195 kg lighter
- Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Uses 3.4 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 30 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 164 km (102 mi) more estimated range
- Emits 83 g/km less CO2
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Lightest
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Best estimated range
David Brown Speedback GT 5.0 V8
No measurable advantages in the available data.
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Heaviest
- Highest CO2 emissions
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