Car comparison

Lexus LFA 4.8 V10vsMercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C204) · Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 Black Series V8

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

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Lexus LFA

4.8 V10

560 hp4805 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2010-2012
VS

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

AMG C 63 Black Series V8

517 hp6208 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2011-2012

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 Black Series V8

  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,560 kg
    3,439 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.2 L/100 km
    19.3 mpg US
    23.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    18.2 L/100 km
    12.9 mpg US
    15.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best performance score
    88/100
  • Best economy score
    74/100
  • Best practicality score
    50/100

Lexus LFA 4.8 V10

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    335 km/h
    208 mph Unrestricted
    325 km/h
    202 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    560 hp
    418 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    352 hp/t
    263 kW/t
    2.8 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLexusLFA4.8 V10Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 Black Series V8
Power
560hp418kW
517hp386kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
620Nm457lb-ft
Curb weight
1,590kg3,505lb
1,560kg3,439lb
Gross weight
1,755kg3,869lb
2,015kg4,442lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
56.1s99% target: 332 km/h / 206 mph
Calculated
61.8s99% target: 307 km/h / 191 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.7s
4.2s
0-200 km/h
10.0s
Calculated
12.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.5s
Calculated
4.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
19.6L/100 km12mpg US14.4mpg UK
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
21.4L/100 km11mpg US13.2mpg UK
18.2L/100 km12.9mpg US15.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.3s
Calculated
12.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
352hp/t263kW/t160hp/1000 lb
Calculated
331hp/t247kW/t150hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
302Nm/t202lb-ft/ton
Calculated
397Nm/t266lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
372km231mi
Calculated
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Displacement
4,805cc293cu in
6,208cc379cu in
Length
4,505mm177in
-
Width
1,895mm75in
-
Height
1,265mm50in
-
Wheelbase
2,605mm103in
-
Front track
1,580mm62in
-
Rear track
1,570mm62in
-
Ground clearance
110mm4in
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
73L
-
CO2 emissions
379g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Lexus LFA 4.8 V10Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 Black Series V8PowerTorque
  • Lexus LFA 4.8 V10: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 Black Series V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LexusLFA4.8 V108,700 rpm7,000 rpm9,000 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 Black Series V86,800 rpm5,200 rpm7,200 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLexusLFA4.8 V10Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 Black Series V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.5 s
4.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.7 s
4.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.0 s
12.2 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
38.6 s
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Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.1 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.5 s
8.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.6 s
10.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.3 s
12.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
214 km/h
133 mph
199 km/h
123 mph

Power comparison

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

Lexus LFA 4.8 V10 has 43 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 Black Series V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 Black Series V8 and Lexus LFA 4.8 V10: 43 hp (32 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLFA4.8 V10
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 Black Series V8
620 Nm
457 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLFA4.8 V10
1,590 kg
3,505 lb
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 Black Series V8
1,560 kg
3,439 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLFA4.8 V10
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 Black Series V8
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lexus LFA 4.8 V10 and Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 Black Series 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
LexusLFA4.8 V10
19.6 L/100 km
12.0 mpg US
14.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 Black Series V8
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 Black Series V8 and Lexus LFA 4.8 V10: 7.4 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
LexusLFA4.8 V10
352 hp/t
263 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 Black Series V8
331 hp/t
247 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LexusLFA4.8 V10
560 hp
418 kW
3.7 s
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 Black Series V8
517 hp
386 kW
4.2 s
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 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
LexusLFA4.8 V10
Power
560 hp
418 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,505 mm
177.4 in
Height
1,265 mm
49.8 in
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 Black Series V8
Power
517 hp
386 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length-
Height-

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
LexusLFA4.8 V10
Power
560 hp
418 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
19.6 L/100 km
12.0 mpg US
14.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 Black Series V8
Power
517 hp
386 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 Black Series 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
LexusLFA4.8 V10
19.6 L/100 km
12.0 mpg US
14.4 mpg UK
3.7 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 Black Series V8
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
4.2 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
LexusLFA4.8 V10
352 hp/t
263 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
19.6 L/100 km
12.0 mpg US
14.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 Black Series V8
331 hp/t
247 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLexusLFA4.8 V10Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 Black Series V8
Power
560 hp
418 kW
517 hp
386 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.7 s
4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Lightness
1,590 kg
3,505 lb
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
Fuel consumption
19.6 L/100 km
12.0 mpg US
14.4 mpg UK
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,505 mm
177.4 in
Height
1,265 mm
49.8 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length-
Height-
Range score
372 km
231 mi
-
CO2 score
379 g/km
-
Power-to-weight score
352 hp/t
263 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
331 hp/t
247 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleLexus LFA 4.8 V10Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 Black Series V8
Consumption19.6 L/100 km12 mpg US14.4 mpg UK12.2 L/100 km19.3 mpg US23.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km34.30 LC100 km21.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi55.20 LC100 mi34.36 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,940 L777 US gal647 UK gal1,830 L483 US gal403 UK gal
Annual fuel cost5,145 LC/year3,203 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lexus LFA 4.8 V10

  • Has 43 hp more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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