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Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C204) · Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 Black Series V8vsMercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 220d

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

AMG C 63 Black Series V8

517 hp6208 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2011-2012
VS

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205)

C 220d

170 hp2143 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 220d

  • Lightest
    1,540 kg
    3,395 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.0 L/100 km
    58.8 mpg US
    70.6 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 Black Series V8Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 220d
Power
517hp386kW
170hp127kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,560kg3,439lb
1,540kg3,395lb
Gross weight
2,015kg4,442lb
2,095kg4,619lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Calculated
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
61.8s99% target: 307 km/h / 191 mph
Calculated
96.3s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.2s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
12.2s
Calculated
33.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.0s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.2L/100 km12.9mpg US15.5mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.0s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
331hp/t247kW/t150hp/1000 lb
Calculated
110hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
397Nm/t266lb-ft/ton
Calculated
260Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
953km592mi
Calculated
Displacement
6,208cc379cu in
2,143cc131cu in
Length-
4,686mm184in
Width-
1,810mm71in
Height-
1,405mm55in
Wheelbase-
2,840mm112in
Front track-
1,563mm62in
Rear track-
1,546mm61in
Ground clearance-
89mm4in
Trunk volume-
400L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank-
41L
CO2 emissions-
113g/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) C 220dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 Black Series V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 220d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 Black Series V86,800 rpm5,200 rpm7,200 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 220d3,000-4,200 rpm1,400-2,800 rpm4,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 Black Series V8Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 220d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.0 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.2 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.2 s
33.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Limited
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.0 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.2 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.0 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
199 km/h
123 mph
149 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 Black Series V8 has 347 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 220d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 220d and Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 Black Series V8: 347 hp (259 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / 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 Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 Black Series V8
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 220d
235 km/h
146 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 Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 Black Series V8 and Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 220d: 3.3 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 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)C 220d
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 220d and Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 Black Series V8: 7.9 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 Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 Black Series V8
331 hp/t
247 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 220d
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
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)C 220d
170 hp
127 kW
7.5 s
235 km/h
146 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 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-
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 220d
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 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 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-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 220d
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 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.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, 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
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 220d
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
7.5 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 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)C 220d
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 Black Series V8Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 220d
Power
517 hp
386 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.2 s
7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Fuel consumption
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length-
Height-
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 in
Range score
-
953 km
592 mi
CO2 score
-
113 g/km
Trunk score
-
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
331 hp/t
247 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 Black Series V8Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 220d
Consumption12.2 L/100 km19.3 mpg US23.2 mpg UK4.3 L/100 km54.7 mpg US65.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.35 LC100 km7.52 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.36 LC100 mi12.11 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,830 L483 US gal403 UK gal645 L170 US gal142 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,203 LC/year1,129 LC/year

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