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Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) · Facelift 2018 C 400 V6vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) AMG C 450 V6

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

C 400 V6

333 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2018-2021
VS

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205)

AMG C 450 V6

367 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2015-2016

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) AMG C 450 V6

  • Most powerful
    367 hp
    274 kW
  • Highest torque
    520 Nm
    384 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,615 kg
    3,560 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    227 hp/t
    169 kW/t
    4.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.3 L/100 km
    22.8 mpg US
    27.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    183 g/km
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    74/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 400 V6Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 450 V6
Power
333hp248kW
367hp274kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
520Nm384lb-ft
Curb weight
1,645kg3,627lb
1,615kg3,560lb
Gross weight
2,215kg4,883lb
2,225kg4,905lb
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
65.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
46.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
16.9s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
12.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
202hp/t151kW/t92hp/1000 lb
Calculated
227hp/t169kW/t103hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
292Nm/t195lb-ft/ton
Calculated
322Nm/t215lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
815km506mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
4,686mm184in
4,756mm187in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,839mm72in
Height
1,405mm55in
1,426mm56in
Wheelbase
2,840mm112in
2,840mm112in
Front track
1,567mm62in
1,609mm63in
Rear track-
1,546mm61in
Ground clearance
88mm3in
-
Doors
2
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
66L
-
CO2 emissions
186g/km
183g/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) Facelift 2018 C 400 V6Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) AMG C 450 V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 400 V6: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) AMG C 450 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 400 V6-1,600-4,000 rpm4,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 450 V65,500-6,000 rpm2,000-4,200 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 400 V6Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 450 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.9 s
14.3 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
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
12.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
178 km/h
111 mph
189 km/h
118 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 400 V6
333 hp
248 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 450 V6
367 hp
274 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) AMG C 450 V6 has 34 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 (W205) AMG C 450 V6: 34 hp (25 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 400 V6
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 450 V6
520 Nm
384 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)Facelift 2018C 400 V6
1,645 kg
3,627 lb
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 450 V6
1,615 kg
3,560 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)Facelift 2018C 400 V6
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 450 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 Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 400 V64.9 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 450 V64.9 s

Although Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) AMG C 450 V6 has more power, Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 400 V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

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)Facelift 2018C 400 V6
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 450 V6
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

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)Facelift 2018C 400 V6
202 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 450 V6
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
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
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 450 V6
367 hp
274 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 (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
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 450 V6
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,756 mm
187.2 in
Height
1,426 mm
56.1 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)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-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 450 V6
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) AMG C 450 V6 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)Facelift 2018C 400 V6
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
4.9 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 450 V6
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 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 (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
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 450 V6
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 400 V6Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 450 V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
367 hp
274 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 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
1,645 kg
3,627 lb
1,615 kg
3,560 lb
Fuel consumption
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,756 mm
187.2 in
Height
1,426 mm
56.1 in
Range score
815 km
506 mi
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CO2 score
186 g/km
183 g/km
Power-to-weight score
202 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 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 (C205) Facelift 2018 C 400 V6Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) AMG C 450 V6
Consumption8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.17 LC100 km13.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.81 LC100 mi22.25 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,126 LC/year2,074 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) AMG C 450 V6

  • Has 34 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 30 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 25 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 3 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

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