Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) · Facelift 1997
AMG C 43 V8
306 hp4266 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1997-2000
Car comparison
Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) · Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 V8vsHolden Statesman (VH) 5.7 i V8
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Holden Statesman (VH)
5.7 i V8
306 hp5665 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1999-2003
Comparison overview
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Best choices
Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 V8
- Quickest 0-100 km/h6.5 s
- Fastest top speed265 km/h165 mph Unrestricted250 km/h155 mph Restricted
- Most powerful306 hp228 kW
- Lightest1,570 kg3,461 lb
- Best power-to-weight195 hp/t145 kW/t5.1 kg/hp
- Best overall score66/100
- Best performance score63/100
- Best economy score75/100
Holden Statesman (VH) 5.7 i V8
- Highest torque460 Nm339 lb-ft
- Lowest city consumption14.0 L/100 km16.8 mpg US20.2 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK
- Best practicality score79/100
Specification comparison
| Model | Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8 | HoldenStatesman (VH)5.7 i V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 306hp228kW | 306hp228kW |
| Torque | 410Nm302lb-ft | 460Nm339lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,570kg3,461lb | 1,735kg3,825lb |
| Gross weight | 1,970kg4,343lb | - |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated | Unrestricted 245 km/h152 mph Restricted 230 km/h143 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 65.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated | 73.0s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.5s | 7.7s |
| 0-200 km/h | 19.6s Calculated | 25.9s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 6.2s Calculated | 7.3s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK | - |
| Fuel consumption city | 16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK | 14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK | 8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 14.4s Calculated | 15.5s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 195hp/t145kW/t88hp/1000 lb Calculated | 176hp/t132kW/t80hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 261Nm/t175lb-ft/ton Calculated | 265Nm/t177lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 530km329mi Calculated | - |
| Displacement | 4,266cc260cu in | 5,665cc346cu in |
| Length | 4,516mm178in | 5,237mm206in |
| Width | 1,723mm68in | 1,847mm73in |
| Height | 1,387mm55in | 1,459mm57in |
| Wheelbase | 2,690mm106in | 2,939mm116in |
| Front track | 1,509mm59in | 1,559mm61in |
| Rear track | 1,483mm58in | 1,577mm62in |
| Trunk volume | 430L | - |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 62L | 75L |
| CO2 emissions | 280g/km | - |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 V8Holden Statesman (VH) 5.7 i V8PowerTorque
- Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 V8: Power / Torque
- Holden Statesman (VH) 5.7 i V8: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8 | 5,850 rpm | 3,250-5,000 rpm | 6,100 rpm |
| HoldenStatesman (VH)5.7 i V8 | 5,200 rpm | 4,400 rpm | 5,450 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8 | HoldenStatesman (VH)5.7 i V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 6.2 s | 7.3 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 6.5 s | 7.7 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 19.6 s | 25.9 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Limited | Unrestricted 245 km/h152 mph Restricted 230 km/h143 mph Likely limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.7 s | 2.8 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.6 s | 7.1 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 9.7 s | 10.4 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 12.2 s | 13.2 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 14.4 s | 15.5 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 171 km/h 106 mph | 158 km/h 98 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8 | 306 hp 228 kW |
| HoldenStatesman (VH)5.7 i V8 | 306 hp 228 kW |
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8 | 410 Nm 302 lb-ft |
| HoldenStatesman (VH)5.7 i V8 | 460 Nm 339 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8 | 1,570 kg 3,461 lb |
| HoldenStatesman (VH)5.7 i V8 | 1,735 kg 3,825 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 (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8 | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| HoldenStatesman (VH)5.7 i V8 | Unrestricted 245 km/h152 mph Restricted 230 km/h143 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8 | 6.5 s |
| HoldenStatesman (VH)5.7 i V8 | 7.7 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 V8 and Holden Statesman (VH) 5.7 i V8: 1.2 s.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8 | 195 hp/t 145 kW/t 5.1 kg/hp |
| HoldenStatesman (VH)5.7 i V8 | 176 hp/t 132 kW/t 5.7 kg/hp |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8 | 306 hp 228 kW | 6.5 s | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| HoldenStatesman (VH)5.7 i V8 | 306 hp 228 kW | 7.7 s | Unrestricted 245 km/h152 mph Restricted 230 km/h143 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8 | HoldenStatesman (VH)5.7 i V8 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 306 hp 228 kW | 306 hp 228 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 410 Nm 302 lb-ft | 460 Nm 339 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 6.5 s | 7.7 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | Unrestricted 245 km/h152 mph Restricted 230 km/h143 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,570 kg 3,461 lb | 1,735 kg 3,825 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 11.7 L/100 km 20.1 mpg US 24.1 mpg UK | - | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 530 km 329 mi | - | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 280 g/km | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 430 L 15.2 cu ft | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 195 hp/t 145 kW/t 5.1 kg/hp | 176 hp/t 132 kW/t 5.7 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 V8 |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 20.47 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 32.95 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,071 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 V8
- Is 165 kg lighter
- Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
- Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Holden Statesman (VH) 5.7 i V8
- Has 50 Nm more
Pros
- Highest torque
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
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