Car comparison

Lexus GS IV · Facelift 2015 F 5.0 V8vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) · Facelift 2018 AMG C 63 V8

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

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Lexus GS IV · Facelift 2015

F 5.0 V8

477 hp4969 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2016-2020
VS

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) · Facelift 2018

AMG C 63 V8

476 hp3982 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2018-2021

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 AMG C 63 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.1 s
  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,670 kg
    3,682 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    285 hp/t
    213 kW/t
    3.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.9 L/100 km
    23.8 mpg US
    28.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.5 L/100 km
    17.4 mpg US
    20.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    227 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    667 km
    414 mi
  • Best performance score
    84/100
  • Best economy score
    80/100

Lexus GS IV Facelift 2015 F 5.0 V8

  • Fastest top speed
    285 km/h
    177 mph Unrestricted
    270 km/h
    168 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    477 hp
    356 kW
  • Best overall score
    80/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLexusGS IVFacelift 2015F 5.0 V8Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018AMG C 63 V8
Power
477hp356kW
476hp355kW
Torque
530Nm391lb-ft
650Nm479lb-ft
Curb weight
1,865kg4,112lb
1,670kg3,682lb
Gross weight
2,320kg5,115lb
2,175kg4,795lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
45.9s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
35.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
4.1s
0-200 km/h
12.5s
Calculated
11.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
3.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.6L/100 km14.2mpg US17.0mpg UK
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.4s
Calculated
11.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
256hp/t191kW/t116hp/1000 lb
Calculated
285hp/t213kW/t129hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
284Nm/t190lb-ft/ton
Calculated
389Nm/t260lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
589km366mi
Calculated
667km414mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,969cc303cu in
3,982cc243cu in
Length
4,915mm194in
4,757mm187in
Width
1,845mm73in
1,839mm72in
Height
1,440mm57in
1,426mm56in
Wheelbase
2,850mm112in
2,840mm112in
Front track-
1,609mm63in
Ground clearance-
92mm4in
Trunk volume-
435L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
66L
CO2 emissions
260g/km
227g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Lexus GS IV Facelift 2015 F 5.0 V8Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 AMG C 63 V8PowerTorque
  • Lexus GS IV Facelift 2015 F 5.0 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 AMG C 63 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LexusGS IVFacelift 2015F 5.0 V87,100 rpm4,800-5,600 rpm7,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018AMG C 63 V85,500-6,250 rpm1,750-4,500 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLexusGS IVFacelift 2015F 5.0 V8Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018AMG C 63 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
3.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
4.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.5 s
11.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
7.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
10.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.4 s
11.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
199 km/h
123 mph
203 km/h
126 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusGS IVFacelift 2015F 5.0 V8
477 hp
356 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018AMG C 63 V8
476 hp
355 kW

Lexus GS IV Facelift 2015 F 5.0 V8 has 1 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 AMG C 63 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 AMG C 63 V8 and Lexus GS IV Facelift 2015 F 5.0 V8: 1 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusGS IVFacelift 2015F 5.0 V8
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018AMG C 63 V8
650 Nm
479 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusGS IVFacelift 2015F 5.0 V8
1,865 kg
4,112 lb
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018AMG C 63 V8
1,670 kg
3,682 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusGS IVFacelift 2015F 5.0 V8
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018AMG C 63 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusGS IVFacelift 2015F 5.0 V84.6 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018AMG C 63 V84.1 s

Although Lexus GS IV Facelift 2015 F 5.0 V8 has more power, Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 AMG C 63 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 AMG C 63 V8 and Lexus GS IV Facelift 2015 F 5.0 V8: 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusGS IVFacelift 2015F 5.0 V8
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018AMG C 63 V8
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 AMG C 63 V8 and Lexus GS IV Facelift 2015 F 5.0 V8: 1.3 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
LexusGS IVFacelift 2015F 5.0 V8
256 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018AMG C 63 V8
285 hp/t
213 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusGS IVFacelift 2015F 5.0 V8
589 km
366 mi
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018AMG C 63 V8
667 km
414 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LexusGS IVFacelift 2015F 5.0 V8
477 hp
356 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018AMG C 63 V8
476 hp
355 kW
4.1 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
LexusGS IVFacelift 2015F 5.0 V8
Power
477 hp
356 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,915 mm
193.5 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018AMG C 63 V8
Power
476 hp
355 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Length
4,757 mm
187.3 in
Height
1,426 mm
56.1 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
LexusGS IVFacelift 2015F 5.0 V8
Power
477 hp
356 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018AMG C 63 V8
Power
476 hp
355 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 AMG C 63 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
LexusGS IVFacelift 2015F 5.0 V8
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
4.6 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018AMG C 63 V8
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
4.1 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
LexusGS IVFacelift 2015F 5.0 V8
256 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018AMG C 63 V8
285 hp/t
213 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLexusGS IVFacelift 2015F 5.0 V8Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018AMG C 63 V8
Power
477 hp
356 kW
476 hp
355 kW
Torque
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,865 kg
4,112 lb
1,670 kg
3,682 lb
Fuel consumption
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,915 mm
193.5 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Length
4,757 mm
187.3 in
Height
1,426 mm
56.1 in
Range score
589 km
366 mi
667 km
414 mi
CO2 score
260 g/km
227 g/km
Trunk score
-
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
256 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
285 hp/t
213 kW/t
3.5 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleLexus GS IV Facelift 2015 F 5.0 V8Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 AMG C 63 V8
Consumption11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.60 LC100 km17.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.54 LC100 mi27.88 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,940 LC/year2,599 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lexus GS IV Facelift 2015 F 5.0 V8

  • Has 1 hp more
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful

Cons

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 AMG C 63 V8

  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Is 195 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 29 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 77 km (48 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 33 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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