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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) · Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 V8vsMercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) · Facelift 2018 C 400 V6

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

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) · Facelift 2011

AMG C 63 V8

457 hp6208 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2011-2013
VS

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) · Facelift 2018

C 400 V6

333 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2018-2021

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    457 hp
    341 kW
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    276 hp/t
    206 kW/t
    3.6 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    79/100
  • Best performance score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 400 V6

  • Lightest
    1,645 kg
    3,627 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.2 L/100 km
    21.0 mpg US
    25.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    815 km
    506 mi
  • Best economy score
    85/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 V8Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 400 V6
Power
457hp341kW
333hp248kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
480Nm354lb-ft
Curb weight
1,655kg3,649lb
1,645kg3,627lb
Gross weight
2,185kg4,817lb
2,215kg4,883lb
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
38.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
65.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
12.4s
Calculated
16.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.2L/100 km12.9mpg US15.5mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.2s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
276hp/t206kW/t125hp/1000 lb
Calculated
202hp/t151kW/t92hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
363Nm/t243lb-ft/ton
Calculated
292Nm/t195lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
550km342mi
Calculated
815km506mi
Calculated
Displacement
6,208cc379cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
4,596mm181in
4,686mm184in
Width
1,770mm70in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,447mm57in
1,405mm55in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,840mm112in
Front track-
1,567mm62in
Ground clearance-
88mm3in
Trunk volume
475L
-
Doors
4
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
66L
66L
CO2 emissions-
186g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 V8Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 400 V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 400 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 V86,800 rpm5,000 rpm7,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 400 V6-1,600-4,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 V8Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 400 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.4 s
16.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.4 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.2 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
199 km/h
123 mph
178 km/h
111 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 V8
457 hp
341 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 400 V6
333 hp
248 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 V8 has 124 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 400 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 400 V6 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 V8: 124 hp (92 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 V8
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 400 V6
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 (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 V8
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 400 V6
1,645 kg
3,627 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 (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 400 V6
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 (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 V84.4 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 400 V64.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 V8 and Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 400 V6: 0.5 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 (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 V8
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 400 V6
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 400 V6 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 V8: 3.9 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 (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 V8
276 hp/t
206 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 400 V6
202 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 V8
550 km
342 mi
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 400 V6
815 km
506 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 V8
457 hp
341 kW
4.4 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 400 V6
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 (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 V8
Power
457 hp
341 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 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
4,596 mm
180.9 in
Height
1,447 mm
57.0 in
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 400 V6
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-
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 (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 V8
Power
457 hp
341 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 400 V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 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 (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 V8
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
4.4 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 400 V6
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 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 (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 V8
276 hp/t
206 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 400 V6
202 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 V8Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 400 V6
Power
457 hp
341 kW
333 hp
248 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
1,645 kg
3,627 lb
Fuel consumption
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,596 mm
180.9 in
Height
1,447 mm
57.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 in
Range score
550 km
342 mi
815 km
506 mi
CO2 score
-
186 g/km
Trunk score
475 L
16.8 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
276 hp/t
206 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
202 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 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 (W204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 V8Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 400 V6
Consumption12 L/100 km19.6 mpg US23.5 mpg UK8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.00 LC100 km14.17 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.80 LC100 mi22.81 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,800 L476 US gal396 UK gal1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,150 LC/year2,126 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 V8

  • Has 124 hp more
  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 74 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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