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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) · Facelift 2018 AMG C 43 V6vsMercedes-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 (W205) · Facelift 2018

AMG C 43 V6

390 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2018-2021
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 (W205) Facelift 2018 AMG C 43 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    390 hp
    291 kW
  • Highest torque
    520 Nm
    384 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    239 hp/t
    178 kW/t
    4.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.3 L/100 km
    25.3 mpg US
    30.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.6 L/100 km
    18.7 mpg US
    22.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    213 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    710 km
    441 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    76/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V6Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
Power
390hp291kW
306hp228kW
Torque
520Nm384lb-ft
410Nm302lb-ft
Curb weight
1,630kg3,594lb
1,570kg3,461lb
Gross weight
2,225kg4,905lb
1,970kg4,343lb
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
42.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
65.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
13.5s
Calculated
19.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.5s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
239hp/t178kW/t109hp/1000 lb
Calculated
195hp/t145kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
319Nm/t213lb-ft/ton
Calculated
261Nm/t175lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
710km441mi
Calculated
530km329mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
4,266cc260cu in
Length
4,699mm185in
4,516mm178in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,723mm68in
Height
1,429mm56in
1,387mm55in
Wheelbase
2,840mm112in
2,690mm106in
Front track
1,602mm63in
1,509mm59in
Rear track
1,558mm61in
1,483mm58in
Ground clearance
90mm4in
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Trunk volume
480L
430L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
62L
CO2 emissions
213g/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 (W205) Facelift 2018 AMG C 43 V6Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 AMG C 43 V6: 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 (W205)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V66,100 rpm2,500-5,000 rpm6,350 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 (W205)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V6Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.5 s
19.6 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
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
193 km/h
120 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 (W205)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V6
390 hp
291 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
306 hp
228 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 AMG C 43 V6 has 84 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 (W205) Facelift 2018 AMG C 43 V6: 84 hp (63 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V6
520 Nm
384 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 (W205)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V6
1,630 kg
3,594 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 (W205)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V6
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 (W205)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V64.7 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 (W205) Facelift 2018 AMG C 43 V6 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 V8: 1.8 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 (W205)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V6
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 AMG C 43 V6 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 V8: 2.4 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 (W205)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V6
239 hp/t
178 kW/t
4.2 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 (W205)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V6
710 km
441 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 (W205)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V6
390 hp
291 kW
4.7 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 (W205)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V6
Power
390 hp
291 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,699 mm
185.0 in
Height
1,429 mm
56.3 in
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 (W205)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V6
Power
390 hp
291 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 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 (W205) Facelift 2018 AMG C 43 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 (W205)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V6
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
4.7 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 (W205)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V6
239 hp/t
178 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 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 (W205)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V6Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
Power
390 hp
291 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
Fuel consumption
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,699 mm
185.0 in
Height
1,429 mm
56.3 in
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
710 km
441 mi
530 km
329 mi
CO2 score
213 g/km
280 g/km
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
239 hp/t
178 kW/t
4.2 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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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 AMG C 43 V6Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 V8
Consumption9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.28 LC100 km20.47 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.19 LC100 mi32.95 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,441 LC/year3,071 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 AMG C 43 V6

  • Has 84 hp more
  • Has 110 Nm more
  • Is 1.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 44 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 180 km (112 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 67 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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