Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) · Facelift 1994 S 500 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 S-class (W140) · Facelift 1994

S 500 V8

320 hp4973 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1994-1995
VS

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202)

AMG C 36

280 hp3606 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1993-1996

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 500 V8

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    320 hp
    239 kW
  • Highest torque
    470 Nm
    347 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    525 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Lightest
    1,560 kg
    3,439 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    179 hp/t
    134 kW/t
    5.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.6 L/100 km
    17.3 mpg US
    20.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36
Power
320hp239kW
280hp209kW
Torque
470Nm347lb-ft
385Nm284lb-ft
Curb weight
2,000kg4,409lb
1,560kg3,439lb
Gross weight
2,650kg5,842lb
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
77.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
66.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
22.5s
Calculated
20.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
17.2L/100 km13.7mpg US16.4mpg UK
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
160hp/t119kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
179hp/t134kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
235Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
247Nm/t165lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
4,973cc303cu in
3,606cc220cu in
Length
5,113mm201in
4,487mm177in
Width
1,886mm74in
1,720mm68in
Height
1,486mm59in
1,385mm55in
Wheelbase
3,040mm120in
2,690mm106in
Front track
1,606mm63in
1,497mm59in
Rear track
1,579mm62in
1,478mm58in
Trunk volume
525L
430L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
100L
62L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 500 V8Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 500 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-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V85,600 rpm3,900 rpm5,850 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-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.5 s
20.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
101 mph
168 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8
320 hp
239 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36
280 hp
209 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 500 V8 has 40 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 S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 500 V8: 40 hp (30 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8
470 Nm
347 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-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8
2,000 kg
4,409 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-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V87.3 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 366.7 s

Although Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 500 V8 has more power, Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 500 V8: 0.6 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.2 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-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8
320 hp
239 kW
7.3 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-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
5,113 mm
201.3 in
Height
1,486 mm
58.5 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-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36
Power
320 hp
239 kW
280 hp
209 kW
Torque
470 Nm
347 lb-ft
385 Nm
284 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 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
2,000 kg
4,409 lb
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
5,113 mm
201.3 in
Height
1,486 mm
58.5 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
Trunk score
525 L
18.5 cu ft
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
179 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36

  • Is 440 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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