Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C204) · Facelift 2011
AMG C 63 Black Series V8
517 hp6208 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2011-2012
Car comparison
Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C204) · Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 Black Series V8vsMercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) · Facelift 2018 AMG C 43 V6
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) · Facelift 2018
AMG C 43 V6
390 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2018-2023
Comparison overview
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Best choices
Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 Black Series V8
- Quickest 0-100 km/h4.2 s
- Fastest top speed310 km/h193 mph Unrestricted300 km/h186 mph Restricted
- Most powerful517 hp386 kW
- Highest torque620 Nm457 lb-ft
- Lightest1,560 kg3,439 lb
- Best power-to-weight331 hp/t247 kW/t3.0 kg/hp
- Best overall score76/100
- Best performance score88/100
Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 AMG C 43 V6
- Lowest combined fuel consumption9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption12.7 L/100 km18.5 mpg US22.2 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK
- Best economy score81/100
- Best practicality score51/100
Specification comparison
| Model | Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 Black Series V8 | Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V6 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 517hp386kW | 390hp291kW |
| Torque | 620Nm457lb-ft | 520Nm384lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,560kg3,439lb | 1,660kg3,660lb |
| Gross weight | 2,015kg4,442lb | 2,185kg4,817lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 310 km/h193 mph Restricted 300 km/h186 mph Calculated | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 61.8s99% target: 307 km/h / 191 mph Calculated | 59.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.2s | 4.7s |
| 0-200 km/h | 12.2s Calculated | 15.8s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.0s Calculated | 4.5s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK | 9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 18.2L/100 km12.9mpg US15.5mpg UK | 12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK | 7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 12.0s Calculated | 12.8s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 331hp/t247kW/t150hp/1000 lb Calculated | 235hp/t175kW/t107hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 397Nm/t266lb-ft/ton Calculated | 313Nm/t210lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | - | 695km432mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 6,208cc379cu in | 2,996cc183cu in |
| Length | - | 4,693mm185in |
| Width | - | 1,810mm71in |
| Height | - | 1,402mm55in |
| Wheelbase | - | 2,840mm112in |
| Front track | - | 1,602mm63in |
| Rear track | - | 1,558mm61in |
| Ground clearance | - | 90mm4in |
| Trunk volume | - | 400L |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel tank | - | 66L |
| CO2 emissions | - | 217g/km |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 Black Series V8Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 AMG C 43 V6PowerTorque
- Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 Black Series V8: Power / Torque
- Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 AMG C 43 V6: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 Black Series V8 | 6,800 rpm | 5,200 rpm | 7,200 rpm |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V6 | 6,100 rpm | 2,500-5,000 rpm | 6,350 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 Black Series V8 | Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V6 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 4.0 s | 4.5 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 4.2 s | 4.7 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 12.2 s | 15.8 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 310 km/h193 mph Restricted 300 km/h186 mph Limited | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Likely limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.1 s | 2.2 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.4 s | 5.6 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.0 s | 8.4 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 10.2 s | 10.8 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 12.0 s | 12.8 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 199 km/h 123 mph | 182 km/h 113 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 Black Series V8 | 517 hp 386 kW |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V6 | 390 hp 291 kW |
Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 Black Series V8 has 127 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 AMG C 43 V6.
The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 AMG C 43 V6 and Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 Black Series V8: 127 hp (95 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 Black Series V8 | 620 Nm 457 lb-ft |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V6 | 520 Nm 384 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 Black Series V8 | 1,560 kg 3,439 lb |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V6 | 1,660 kg 3,660 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 Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 Black Series V8 | Unrestricted 310 km/h193 mph Restricted 300 km/h186 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V6 | 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 Black Series V8 | 4.2 s |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V6 | 4.7 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 Black Series V8 and Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 AMG C 43 V6: 0.5 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V6 | 9.5 L/100 km 24.8 mpg US 29.7 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 AMG C 43 V6 and Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 Black Series V8: 2.7 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 Black Series V8 | 331 hp/t 247 kW/t 3.0 kg/hp |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V6 | 235 hp/t 175 kW/t 4.3 kg/hp |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
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| 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 |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V6 | 390 hp 291 kW | 4.7 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.
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| Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V6 |
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| 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 | ||||||
| Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V6 |
| 9.5 L/100 km 24.8 mpg US 29.7 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
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| 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 |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V6 | 9.5 L/100 km 24.8 mpg US 29.7 mpg UK | 4.7 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
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| 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 |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V6 | 235 hp/t 175 kW/t 4.3 kg/hp | 9.5 L/100 km 24.8 mpg US 29.7 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 Black Series V8 | Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V6 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 517 hp 386 kW | 390 hp 291 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 620 Nm 457 lb-ft | 520 Nm 384 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 4.2 s | 4.7 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 310 km/h193 mph Restricted 300 km/h186 mph | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,560 kg 3,439 lb | 1,660 kg 3,660 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 12.2 L/100 km 19.3 mpg US 23.2 mpg UK | 9.5 L/100 km 24.8 mpg US 29.7 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | - | 695 km 432 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | - | 217 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | - | 400 L 14.1 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 331 hp/t 247 kW/t 3.0 kg/hp | 235 hp/t 175 kW/t 4.3 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 Black Series V8 | Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 AMG C 43 V6 |
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| Consumption | 12.2 L/100 km19.3 mpg US23.2 mpg UK | 9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 21.35 LC100 km | 16.63 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 34.36 LC100 mi | 26.76 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,830 L483 US gal403 UK gal | 1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,203 LC/year | 2,494 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 Black Series V8
- Has 127 hp more
- Has 100 Nm more
- Is 100 kg lighter
- Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 45 km/h (28 mph) higher top speed
- Has 96 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Highest combined fuel consumption
Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 AMG C 43 V6
- Uses 2.7 L/100 km less fuel
Pros
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
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