Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) AMG C 63 S V8vsMercedes-Benz CL (C216) AMG CL 63 V8

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

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Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205)

AMG C 63 S V8

510 hp3982 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2015-2018
VS

Mercedes-Benz CL (C216)

AMG CL 63 V8

525 hp6208 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2006-2010

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) AMG C 63 S V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,725 kg
    3,803 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    296 hp/t
    220 kW/t
    3.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.9 L/100 km
    19.8 mpg US
    23.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    742 km
    461 mi
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    86/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)AMG C 63 S V8Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 63 V8
Power
510hp380kW
525hp391kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
630Nm465lb-ft
Curb weight
1,725kg3,803lb
2,010kg4,431lb
Gross weight
2,160kg4,762lb
2,510kg5,534lb
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
47.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
59.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.9s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
12.9s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.7s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
23.2L/100 km10.1mpg US12.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.9s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
296hp/t220kW/t134hp/1000 lb
Calculated
261hp/t195kW/t118hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
406Nm/t272lb-ft/ton
Calculated
313Nm/t210lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
742km461mi
Calculated
604km375mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,982cc243cu in
6,208cc379cu in
Length
4,750mm187in
5,090mm200in
Width
1,877mm74in
1,871mm74in
Height
1,400mm55in
1,418mm56in
Wheelbase
2,840mm112in
2,955mm116in
Front track
1,636mm64in
1,601mm63in
Rear track
1,592mm63in
1,607mm63in
Trunk volume-
490L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
66L
90L
CO2 emissions
209g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) AMG C 63 S V8Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) AMG CL 63 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) AMG C 63 S V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) AMG CL 63 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)AMG C 63 S V85,500-6,250 rpm1,750-4,500 rpm6,500 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 63 V86,800 rpm5,200 rpm7,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)AMG C 63 S V8Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 63 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.7 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.9 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.9 s
15.7 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
2.0 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.8 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.0 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.9 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
193 km/h
120 mph
182 km/h
113 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)AMG C 63 S V8
510 hp
380 kW
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 63 V8
525 hp
391 kW

Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) AMG CL 63 V8 has 15 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) AMG C 63 S V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) AMG C 63 S V8 and Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) AMG CL 63 V8: 15 hp (11 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)AMG C 63 S V8
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 63 V8
630 Nm
465 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)AMG C 63 S V8
1,725 kg
3,803 lb
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 63 V8
2,010 kg
4,431 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 (C205)AMG C 63 S V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)AMG C 63 S V83.9 s
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 63 V84.6 s

Although Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) AMG CL 63 V8 has more power, Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) AMG C 63 S V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) AMG C 63 S V8 and Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) AMG CL 63 V8: 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 (C205)AMG C 63 S V8
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 63 V8
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) AMG C 63 S V8 and Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) AMG CL 63 V8: 6.0 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 (C205)AMG C 63 S V8
296 hp/t
220 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 63 V8
261 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)AMG C 63 S V8
742 km
461 mi
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 63 V8
604 km
375 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)AMG C 63 S V8
510 hp
380 kW
3.9 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 63 V8
525 hp
391 kW
4.6 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 (C205)AMG C 63 S V8
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,750 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,400 mm
55.1 in
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 63 V8
Power
525 hp
391 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
5,090 mm
200.4 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 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 (C205)AMG C 63 S V8
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 63 V8
Power
525 hp
391 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) AMG C 63 S 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 (C205)AMG C 63 S V8
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
3.9 s
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 63 V8
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
4.6 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 (C205)AMG C 63 S V8
296 hp/t
220 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 63 V8
261 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)AMG C 63 S V8Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 63 V8
Power
510 hp
380 kW
525 hp
391 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
630 Nm
465 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.9 s
4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,725 kg
3,803 lb
2,010 kg
4,431 lb
Fuel consumption
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,750 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,400 mm
55.1 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
5,090 mm
200.4 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 in
Range score
742 km
461 mi
604 km
375 mi
CO2 score
209 g/km
-
Trunk score
-
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
296 hp/t
220 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
261 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 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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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) AMG C 63 S V8Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) AMG CL 63 V8
Consumption8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK14.9 L/100 km15.8 mpg US19 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.58 LC100 km26.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.07 LC100 mi41.96 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal2,235 L590 US gal492 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,336 LC/year3,911 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) AMG C 63 S V8

  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 285 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 6.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 34 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 138 km (85 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

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