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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) · Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 V8vsMercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250

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

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) · Facelift 1997

AMG C 43 V8

306 hp4266 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1997-2000
VS

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205)

C 250

211 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2015-2016

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • Highest torque
    410 Nm
    302 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    195 hp/t
    145 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    430 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250

  • Lightest
    1,465 kg
    3,230 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    137 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    847 km
    527 mi
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250
Power
306hp228kW
211hp157kW
Torque
410Nm302lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,570kg3,461lb
1,465kg3,230lb
Gross weight
1,970kg4,343lb
2,020kg4,453lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
65.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
96.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
19.6s
Calculated
25.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
195hp/t145kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
144hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
261Nm/t175lb-ft/ton
Calculated
239Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
530km329mi
Calculated
847km527mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,266cc260cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,516mm178in
4,686mm184in
Width
1,723mm68in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,387mm55in
1,405mm55in
Wheelbase
2,690mm106in
2,840mm112in
Front track
1,509mm59in
1,563mm62in
Rear track
1,483mm58in
1,546mm61in
Ground clearance-
89mm4in
Trunk volume
430L
400L
Doors
4
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
62L
50L
CO2 emissions
280g/km
137g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 V8Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V85,850 rpm3,250-5,000 rpm6,100 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 2505,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.6 s
25.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
171 km/h
106 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
306 hp
228 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250
211 hp
157 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 V8 has 95 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 V8: 95 hp (71 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250
1,465 kg
3,230 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 (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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 (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V86.5 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 2506.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 V8 and Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250: 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 (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 V8: 5.8 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 (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
530 km
329 mi
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250
847 km
527 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
306 hp
228 kW
6.5 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250
211 hp
157 kW
6.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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 (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,516 mm
177.8 in
Height
1,387 mm
54.6 in
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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 (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250 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 (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
6.5 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.8 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 (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250
Power
306 hp
228 kW
211 hp
157 kW
Torque
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
1,465 kg
3,230 lb
Fuel consumption
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,516 mm
177.8 in
Height
1,387 mm
54.6 in
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
530 km
329 mi
847 km
527 mi
CO2 score
280 g/km
137 g/km
Trunk score
430 L
15.2 cu ft
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 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 (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 V8Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250
Consumption11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.47 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.95 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,071 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 V8

  • Has 95 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 51 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250

  • Is 105 kg lighter
  • Uses 5.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 318 km (197 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 143 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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