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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) · Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 V8vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) · Facelift 2018 C 180 1.6

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

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

AMG C 43 V8

306 hp4266 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1997-2000
VS

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) · Facelift 2018

C 180 1.6

156 hp1595 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2019

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.6

  • Lightest
    1,385 kg
    3,053 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    149 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    631 km
    392 mi
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • Highest torque
    410 Nm
    302 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    195 hp/t
    145 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6
Power
306hp228kW
156hp116kW
Torque
410Nm302lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,570kg3,461lb
1,385kg3,053lb
Gross weight
1,970kg4,343lb
2,040kg4,497lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
225 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
65.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
71.3s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
19.6s
Calculated
32.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
195hp/t145kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
113hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
261Nm/t175lb-ft/ton
Calculated
181Nm/t121lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
530km329mi
Calculated
631km392mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,266cc260cu in
1,595cc97cu in
Length
4,516mm178in
4,686mm184in
Width
1,723mm68in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,387mm55in
1,442mm57in
Wheelbase
2,690mm106in
2,840mm112in
Front track
1,509mm59in
1,588mm63in
Rear track
1,483mm58in
-
Ground clearance-
92mm4in
Trunk volume
430L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
41L
CO2 emissions
280g/km
149g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 V8Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V85,850 rpm3,250-5,000 rpm6,100 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6-1,200-4,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.6 s
32.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
225 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
171 km/h
106 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
306 hp
228 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6
156 hp
116 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 V8 has 150 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.6.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.6 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 V8: 150 hp (112 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6
1,385 kg
3,053 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 (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6
225 km/h
140 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 (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V86.5 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.68.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 V8 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.6: 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 (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.6 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 V8: 5.2 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 (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
530 km
329 mi
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6
631 km
392 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
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
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6
156 hp
116 kW
8.3 s
225 km/h
140 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 (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
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 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 (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-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 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 (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
6.5 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
8.3 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 (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
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6
Power
306 hp
228 kW
156 hp
116 kW
Torque
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
8.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
1,385 kg
3,053 lb
Fuel consumption
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Range score
530 km
329 mi
631 km
392 mi
CO2 score
280 g/km
149 g/km
Trunk score
430 L
15.2 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 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 (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 V8Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.6
Consumption11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.47 LC100 km11.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.95 LC100 mi18.31 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal975 L258 US gal214 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,071 LC/year1,706 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 V8

  • Has 150 hp more
  • Has 160 Nm more
  • Is 1.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 40 km/h (25 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 82 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.6

  • Is 185 kg lighter
  • Uses 5.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 101 km (63 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 131 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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