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Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C204) · Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 Black Series V8vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W204) AMG C 63 V8

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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 (W204)

AMG C 63 V8

457 hp6208 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2007-2011

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    310 km/h
    193 mph Unrestricted
    300 km/h
    186 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    517 hp
    386 kW
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,560 kg
    3,439 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    331 hp/t
    247 kW/t
    3.0 kg/hp
  • 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 performance score
    88/100
  • Best economy score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 Black Series V8Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)AMG C 63 V8
Power
517hp386kW
457hp341kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
1,560kg3,439lb
1,655kg3,649lb
Gross weight
2,015kg4,442lb
2,170kg4,784lb
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
39.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.2s
4.5s
0-200 km/h
12.2s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.0s
Calculated
4.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.2L/100 km12.9mpg US15.5mpg UK
20.9L/100 km11.3mpg US13.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.0s
Calculated
12.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
331hp/t247kW/t150hp/1000 lb
Calculated
276hp/t206kW/t125hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
397Nm/t266lb-ft/ton
Calculated
363Nm/t243lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
493km306mi
Calculated
Displacement
6,208cc379cu in
6,208cc379cu in
Length-
4,725mm186in
Width-
1,795mm71in
Height-
1,438mm57in
Wheelbase-
2,765mm109in
Front track-
1,568mm62in
Rear track-
1,525mm60in
Trunk volume-
475L
Doors
2
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank-
66L

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 (W204) AMG C 63 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 Black Series V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) AMG C 63 V8: 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 (W204)AMG C 63 V86,800 rpm5,000 rpm7,200 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 (W204)AMG C 63 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.0 s
4.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.2 s
4.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.2 s
12.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.0 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.2 s
10.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.0 s
12.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
199 km/h
123 mph
197 km/h
123 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 60 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) AMG C 63 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) AMG C 63 V8 and Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 Black Series V8: 60 hp (45 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 (W204)AMG C 63 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

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 (W204) AMG C 63 V8: 0.3 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 (W204)AMG C 63 V8
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 Black Series V8 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) AMG C 63 V8: 1.2 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 (W204)AMG C 63 V8
276 hp/t
206 kW/t
3.6 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 (W204)AMG C 63 V8
457 hp
341 kW
4.5 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 (W204)AMG C 63 V8
Power
457 hp
341 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,725 mm
186.0 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 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 (W204)AMG C 63 V8
Power
457 hp
341 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 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 (W204)AMG C 63 V8
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
4.5 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 (W204)AMG C 63 V8
276 hp/t
206 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 Black Series V8Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)AMG C 63 V8
Power
517 hp
386 kW
457 hp
341 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.2 s
4.5 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
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
Fuel consumption
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length-
Height-
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,725 mm
186.0 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 in
Range score
-
493 km
306 mi
Trunk score
-
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
331 hp/t
247 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
276 hp/t
206 kW/t
3.6 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 (W204) AMG C 63 V8
Consumption12.2 L/100 km19.3 mpg US23.2 mpg UK13.4 L/100 km17.6 mpg US21.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.35 LC100 km23.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.36 LC100 mi37.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,830 L483 US gal403 UK gal2,010 L531 US gal442 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,203 LC/year3,518 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 60 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 95 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 45 km/h (28 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 55 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

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