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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) AMG C 450 V6vsLexus LS IV · Facelift 2012 460 V8

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

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205)

AMG C 450 V6

367 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2015-2016
VS

Lexus LS IV · Facelift 2012

460 V8

370 hp4608 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2012-2017

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) AMG C 450 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    520 Nm
    384 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,615 kg
    3,560 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    227 hp/t
    169 kW/t
    4.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.3 L/100 km
    22.8 mpg US
    27.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    74/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 450 V6LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
Power
367hp274kW
370hp276kW
Torque
520Nm384lb-ft
473Nm349lb-ft
Curb weight
1,615kg3,560lb
2,200kg4,850lb
Gross weight
2,225kg4,905lb
2,575kg5,677lb
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
46.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
67.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
14.3s
Calculated
19.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
16.8L/100 km14mpg US16.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
227hp/t169kW/t103hp/1000 lb
Calculated
168hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
322Nm/t215lb-ft/ton
Calculated
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
737km458mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
4,608cc281cu in
Length
4,756mm187in
5,090mm200in
Width
1,839mm72in
1,875mm74in
Height
1,426mm56in
1,465mm58in
Wheelbase
2,840mm112in
2,970mm117in
Front track
1,609mm63in
1,615mm64in
Rear track
1,546mm61in
1,615mm64in
Trunk volume-
560L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank-
84L
CO2 emissions
183g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) AMG C 450 V6Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) AMG C 450 V6: Power / Torque
  • Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 450 V65,500-6,000 rpm2,000-4,200 rpm6,250 rpm
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V86,400 rpm4,100 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 450 V6LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.3 s
19.6 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
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
189 km/h
118 mph
171 km/h
106 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 450 V6
367 hp
274 kW
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
370 hp
276 kW

Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8 has 3 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) AMG C 450 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) AMG C 450 V6 and Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8: 3 hp (2 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 450 V6
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
473 Nm
349 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 450 V6
1,615 kg
3,560 lb
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
2,200 kg
4,850 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 (W205)AMG C 450 V6
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 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
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 450 V64.9 s
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V86.3 s

Although Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8 has more power, Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) AMG C 450 V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) AMG C 450 V6 and Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8: 1.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 450 V6
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) AMG C 450 V6 and Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8: 3.5 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
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 450 V6
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 450 V6
367 hp
274 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
370 hp
276 kW
6.3 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
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 450 V6
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,756 mm
187.2 in
Height
1,426 mm
56.1 in
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
Power
370 hp
276 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
5,090 mm
200.4 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 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
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 450 V6
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
Power
370 hp
276 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) AMG C 450 V6 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
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 450 V6
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
4.9 s
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
6.3 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
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 450 V6
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 450 V6LexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
Power
367 hp
274 kW
370 hp
276 kW
Torque
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
473 Nm
349 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,615 kg
3,560 lb
2,200 kg
4,850 lb
Fuel consumption
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,756 mm
187.2 in
Height
1,426 mm
56.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
5,090 mm
200.4 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in
Range score
-
737 km
458 mi
CO2 score
183 g/km
-
Trunk score
-
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 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
VehicleMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) AMG C 450 V6Lexus LS IV Facelift 2012 460 V8
Consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.83 LC100 km19.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.25 LC100 mi32.11 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,074 LC/year2,993 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) AMG C 450 V6

  • Has 47 Nm more
  • Is 585 kg lighter
  • Is 1.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 59 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

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