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

AMG C 450 V6

367 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2015-2016
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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) AMG C 450 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    367 hp
    274 kW
  • Highest torque
    520 Nm
    384 lb-ft
  • 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 highway consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 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 (W205)AMG C 450 V6Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
Power
367hp274kW
306hp228kW
Torque
520Nm384lb-ft
410Nm302lb-ft
Curb weight
1,615kg3,560lb
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
46.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
65.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
14.3s
Calculated
19.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
227hp/t169kW/t103hp/1000 lb
Calculated
195hp/t145kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
322Nm/t215lb-ft/ton
Calculated
261Nm/t175lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
530km329mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
4,266cc260cu in
Length
4,756mm187in
4,516mm178in
Width
1,839mm72in
1,723mm68in
Height
1,426mm56in
1,387mm55in
Wheelbase
2,840mm112in
2,690mm106in
Front track
1,609mm63in
1,509mm59in
Rear track
1,546mm61in
1,483mm58in
Trunk volume-
430L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank-
62L
CO2 emissions
183g/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) AMG C 450 V6Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) AMG C 450 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)AMG C 450 V65,500-6,000 rpm2,000-4,200 rpm6,250 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)AMG C 450 V6Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.3 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
2.4 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
189 km/h
118 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)AMG C 450 V6
367 hp
274 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
306 hp
228 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) AMG C 450 V6 has 61 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) AMG C 450 V6: 61 hp (45 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 450 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)AMG C 450 V6
1,615 kg
3,560 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)AMG C 450 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)AMG C 450 V64.9 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) AMG C 450 V6 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 V8: 1.6 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)AMG C 450 V6
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 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) AMG C 450 V6 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 V8: 3.8 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)AMG C 450 V6
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 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 450 V6
367 hp
274 kW
4.9 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)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
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)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-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) 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 (W205)AMG C 450 V6
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
4.9 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)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
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)AMG C 450 V6Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
Power
367 hp
274 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 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
1,615 kg
3,560 lb
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
Fuel consumption
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
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
4,516 mm
177.8 in
Height
1,387 mm
54.6 in
Range score
-
530 km
329 mi
CO2 score
183 g/km
280 g/km
Trunk score
-
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 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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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) AMG C 450 V6Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 V8
Consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.83 LC100 km20.47 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.25 LC100 mi32.95 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,074 LC/year3,071 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 61 hp more
  • Has 110 Nm more
  • Is 1.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 32 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 97 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

Cons

  • Heaviest

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