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Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C204) · Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 Black Series V8vsMercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 400

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

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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 400

333 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 400

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.0 L/100 km
    29.4 mpg US
    35.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.9 L/100 km
    21.6 mpg US
    25.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • 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 400
Power
517hp386kW
333hp248kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft
480Nm354lb-ft
Curb weight
1,560kg3,439lb
1,600kg3,527lb
Gross weight
2,015kg4,442lb
2,155kg4,751lb
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
67.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.2s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
12.2s
Calculated
17.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.0s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.2L/100 km12.9mpg US15.5mpg UK
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.0s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
331hp/t247kW/t150hp/1000 lb
Calculated
208hp/t155kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
397Nm/t266lb-ft/ton
Calculated
300Nm/t201lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
825km513mi
Calculated
Displacement
6,208cc379cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length-
4,686mm184in
Width-
1,810mm71in
Height-
1,405mm55in
Wheelbase-
2,840mm112in
Front track-
1,563mm62in
Rear track-
1,546mm61in
Trunk volume-
400L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank-
66L
CO2 emissions-
181g/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 400PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 Black Series V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 400: 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 4005,250-6,000 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm6,250 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 400
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.0 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.2 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.2 s
17.2 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
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.0 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.2 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.0 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
199 km/h
123 mph
177 km/h
110 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 Black Series V8
517 hp
386 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 400
333 hp
248 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 Black Series V8 has 184 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 400.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 400 and Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 Black Series V8: 184 hp (137 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 Black Series V8
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 400
480 Nm
354 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 Black Series V8
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 400
1,600 kg
3,527 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 400
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 Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 Black Series V84.2 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 4004.9 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) C 400: 0.7 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 400
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 400 and Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 Black Series V8: 4.2 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 400
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 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 400
333 hp
248 kW
4.9 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 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 400
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 400
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 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 400
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
4.9 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 400
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 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 400
Power
517 hp
386 kW
333 hp
248 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.2 s
4.9 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
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
Fuel consumption
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 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
-
825 km
513 mi
CO2 score
-
181 g/km
Trunk score
-
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
331 hp/t
247 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 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.

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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 400
Consumption12.2 L/100 km19.3 mpg US23.2 mpg UK8 L/100 km29.4 mpg US35.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.35 LC100 km14.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.36 LC100 mi22.53 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,830 L483 US gal403 UK gal1,200 L317 US gal264 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,203 LC/year2,100 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 184 hp more
  • Has 140 Nm more
  • Is 40 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 45 km/h (28 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 123 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

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