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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) · Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W202) · Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 V8

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 AMG Edition 507 V8

507 hp6208 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2013-2015
VS

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

AMG C 43 V8

306 hp4266 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1997-2000

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    295 km/h
    183 mph Unrestricted
    280 km/h
    174 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    507 hp
    378 kW
  • Highest torque
    610 Nm
    450 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    293 hp/t
    219 kW/t
    3.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    280 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    550 km
    342 mi
  • Largest trunk
    475 L
  • Best overall score
    83/100
  • Best performance score
    87/100
  • Best economy score
    75/100
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
Power
507hp378kW
306hp228kW
Torque
610Nm450lb-ft
410Nm302lb-ft
Curb weight
1,730kg3,814lb
1,570kg3,461lb
Gross weight
2,185kg4,817lb
1,970kg4,343lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
40.7s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph
Calculated
65.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.2s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
10.9s
Calculated
19.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.0s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.2L/100 km12.9mpg US15.5mpg UK
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.8s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
293hp/t219kW/t133hp/1000 lb
Calculated
195hp/t145kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
353Nm/t236lb-ft/ton
Calculated
261Nm/t175lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
550km342mi
Calculated
530km329mi
Calculated
Displacement
6,208cc379cu in
4,266cc260cu in
Length-
4,516mm178in
Width-
1,723mm68in
Height-
1,387mm55in
Wheelbase-
2,690mm106in
Front track-
1,509mm59in
Rear track-
1,483mm58in
Trunk volume
475L
430L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
62L
CO2 emissions
280g/km
280g/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 AMG Edition 507 V8Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V86,800 rpm5,200 rpm8,000 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V85,850 rpm3,250-5,000 rpm6,100 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.0 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.2 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.9 s
19.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.0 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.1 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.8 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
210 km/h
130 mph
171 km/h
106 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 AMG Edition 507 V8
507 hp
378 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
306 hp
228 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8 has 201 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 V8 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8: 201 hp (150 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 AMG Edition 507 V8
610 Nm
450 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
410 Nm
302 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 AMG Edition 507 V8
1,730 kg
3,814 lb
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
1,570 kg
3,461 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 AMG Edition 507 V8
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
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 AMG Edition 507 V84.2 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V86.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 V8: 2.3 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 (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 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 (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8
293 hp/t
219 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 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 AMG Edition 507 V8
550 km
342 mi
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
530 km
329 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 AMG Edition 507 V8
507 hp
378 kW
4.2 s
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
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

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 AMG Edition 507 V8
Power
507 hp
378 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length-
Height-
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

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 AMG Edition 507 V8
Power
507 hp
378 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
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-Benz C-class (W204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 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 AMG Edition 507 V8
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
4.2 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

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 AMG Edition 507 V8
293 hp/t
219 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
Power
507 hp
378 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
610 Nm
450 lb-ft
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.2 s
6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,730 kg
3,814 lb
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
Fuel consumption
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length-
Height-
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
Range score
550 km
342 mi
530 km
329 mi
CO2 score
280 g/km
280 g/km
Trunk score
475 L
16.8 cu ft
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
293 hp/t
219 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 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 (W204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 V8
Consumption12 L/100 km19.6 mpg US23.5 mpg UK11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.00 LC100 km20.47 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.80 LC100 mi32.95 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,800 L476 US gal396 UK gal1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,150 LC/year3,071 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8

  • Has 201 hp more
  • Has 200 Nm more
  • Is 2.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 30 km/h (19 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 98 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 20 km (12 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 45 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
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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