Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36vsHSV Caprice 5.7 215i

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

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202)

AMG C 36

280 hp3606 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1993-1996
VS

HSV Caprice

5.7 215i

292 hp5733 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1994-1998

Comparison overview

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Best choices

HSV Caprice 5.7 215i

  • Most powerful
    292 hp
    218 kW
  • Highest torque
    475 Nm
    350 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    443 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    71/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,560 kg
    3,439 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    179 hp/t
    134 kW/t
    5.6 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36HSVCaprice5.7 215i
Power
280hp209kW
292hp218kW
Torque
385Nm284lb-ft
475Nm350lb-ft
Curb weight
1,560kg3,439lb
1,632kg3,598lb
Gross weight
1,970kg4,343lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
249 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
66.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
67.3s99% target: 247 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
20.7s
Calculated
22.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
179hp/t134kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
179hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
247Nm/t165lb-ft/ton
Calculated
291Nm/t195lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
615km382mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,606cc220cu in
5,733cc350cu in
Length
4,487mm177in
4,989mm196in
Width
1,720mm68in
1,794mm71in
Height
1,385mm55in
1,479mm58in
Wheelbase
2,690mm106in
2,826mm111in
Front track
1,497mm59in
1,491mm59in
Rear track
1,478mm58in
1,491mm59in
Trunk volume
430L
443L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
83L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36HSV Caprice 5.7 215iPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36: Power / Torque
  • HSV Caprice 5.7 215i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 365,750 rpm4,000-4,750 rpm6,000 rpm
HSVCaprice5.7 215i4,800 rpm3,600 rpm5,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36HSVCaprice5.7 215i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.7 s
22.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
249 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
168 km/h
105 mph
164 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36
280 hp
209 kW
HSVCaprice5.7 215i
292 hp
218 kW

HSV Caprice 5.7 215i has 12 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36 and HSV Caprice 5.7 215i: 12 hp (9 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36
385 Nm
284 lb-ft
HSVCaprice5.7 215i
475 Nm
350 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
HSVCaprice5.7 215i
1,632 kg
3,598 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 (W202)AMG C 36
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
HSVCaprice5.7 215i
249 km/h
155 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 (W202)AMG C 366.7 s
HSVCaprice5.7 215i6.9 s

Although HSV Caprice 5.7 215i has more power, Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36 and HSV Caprice 5.7 215i: 0.2 s.

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 (W202)AMG C 36
179 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
HSVCaprice5.7 215i
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36
280 hp
209 kW
6.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
HSVCaprice5.7 215i
292 hp
218 kW
6.9 s
249 km/h
155 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 (W202)AMG C 36
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,487 mm
176.7 in
Height
1,385 mm
54.5 in
HSVCaprice5.7 215i
Power
292 hp
218 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
443 L
15.6 cu ft
Length
4,989 mm
196.4 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36HSVCaprice5.7 215i
Power
280 hp
209 kW
292 hp
218 kW
Torque
385 Nm
284 lb-ft
475 Nm
350 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
249 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
1,632 kg
3,598 lb
Fuel consumption
-
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,487 mm
176.7 in
Height
1,385 mm
54.5 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
443 L
15.6 cu ft
Length
4,989 mm
196.4 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
Range score
-
615 km
382 mi
Trunk score
430 L
15.2 cu ft
443 L
15.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
179 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleHSV Caprice 5.7 215i
Consumption13.5 L/100 km17.4 mpg US20.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi38.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,025 L535 US gal445 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,544 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36

  • Is 72 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

HSV Caprice 5.7 215i

  • Has 12 hp more
  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Has 13 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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