Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) AMG C 63 S V8vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36

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

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205)

AMG C 63 S V8

510 hp3982 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2015-2018
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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202)

AMG C 36

280 hp3606 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1993-1996

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) AMG C 63 S V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    510 hp
    380 kW
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    308 hp/t
    230 kW/t
    3.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.0 L/100 km
    21.4 mpg US
    25.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    435 L
  • Best overall score
    83/100
  • Best performance score
    87/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 63 S V8Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36
Power
510hp380kW
280hp209kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
385Nm284lb-ft
Curb weight
1,655kg3,649lb
1,560kg3,439lb
Gross weight
2,180kg4,806lb
1,970kg4,343lb
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
34.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
66.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.0s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
11.1s
Calculated
20.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.8s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.7s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
308hp/t230kW/t140hp/1000 lb
Calculated
179hp/t134kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
423Nm/t283lb-ft/ton
Calculated
247Nm/t165lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
786km488mi
Calculated
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Displacement
3,982cc243cu in
3,606cc220cu in
Length
4,756mm187in
4,487mm177in
Width
1,839mm72in
1,720mm68in
Height
1,426mm56in
1,385mm55in
Wheelbase
2,840mm112in
2,690mm106in
Front track
1,609mm63in
1,497mm59in
Rear track
1,546mm61in
1,478mm58in
Trunk volume
435L
430L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
62L
CO2 emissions
195g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) AMG C 63 S V8Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) AMG C 63 S V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 63 S V85,500-6,250 rpm1,750-4,500 rpm6,500 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 365,750 rpm4,000-4,750 rpm6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 63 S V8Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.8 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.0 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.1 s
20.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.8 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.9 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.7 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
205 km/h
127 mph
168 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 63 S V8
510 hp
380 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36
280 hp
209 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) AMG C 63 S V8 has 230 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) AMG C 63 S V8: 230 hp (172 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 63 S V8
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36
385 Nm
284 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 63 S V8
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36
1,560 kg
3,439 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 (W205)AMG C 63 S V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36
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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) AMG C 63 S V8 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36: 2.7 s.

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 (W205)AMG C 63 S V8
308 hp/t
230 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36
179 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 63 S V8
510 hp
380 kW
4.0 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36
280 hp
209 kW
6.7 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 (W205)AMG C 63 S V8
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Length
4,756 mm
187.2 in
Height
1,426 mm
56.1 in
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,487 mm
176.7 in
Height
1,385 mm
54.5 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 63 S V8Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36
Power
510 hp
380 kW
280 hp
209 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
385 Nm
284 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.0 s
6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
Fuel consumption
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Length
4,756 mm
187.2 in
Height
1,426 mm
56.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,487 mm
176.7 in
Height
1,385 mm
54.5 in
Range score
786 km
488 mi
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CO2 score
195 g/km
-
Trunk score
435 L
15.4 cu ft
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
308 hp/t
230 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
179 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 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 (W205) AMG C 63 S V8
Consumption8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.66 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,205 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) AMG C 63 S V8

  • Has 230 hp more
  • Has 315 Nm more
  • Is 2.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 129 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 5 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

  • Heaviest

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