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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) · Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 V8vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) · Facelift 2018 C 300

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 300

258 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2019-2021

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Lightest
    1,540 kg
    3,395 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.3 L/100 km
    25.3 mpg US
    30.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    160 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    943 km
    586 mi
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

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

  • 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 300
Power
306hp228kW
258hp192kW
Torque
410Nm302lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,570kg3,461lb
1,540kg3,395lb
Gross weight
1,970kg4,343lb
2,195kg4,839lb
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
65.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
55.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
19.6s
Calculated
17.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
195hp/t145kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
168hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
261Nm/t175lb-ft/ton
Calculated
240Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
530km329mi
Calculated
943km586mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,266cc260cu in
1,991cc121cu 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
455L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
66L
CO2 emissions
280g/km
160g/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 300PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300: 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 300-1,800-4,000 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 300
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.6 s
17.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
171 km/h
106 mph
178 km/h
110 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 300
258 hp
192 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 V8 has 48 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 V8: 48 hp (36 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 300
370 Nm
273 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 300
1,540 kg
3,395 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 300
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-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V86.5 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 3005.7 s

Although Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 V8 has more power, Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 V8: 0.8 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 300
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 V8: 4.7 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 300
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 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 300
943 km
586 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 300
258 hp
192 kW
5.7 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-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 300
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
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 300
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300 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 300
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
5.7 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 300
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300
Power
306 hp
228 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Fuel consumption
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 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
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Range score
530 km
329 mi
943 km
586 mi
CO2 score
280 g/km
160 g/km
Trunk score
430 L
15.2 cu ft
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 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 300
Consumption11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.47 LC100 km12.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.95 LC100 mi19.71 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,071 LC/year1,838 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 48 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 27 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300

  • Is 30 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 4.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 413 km (257 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 25 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 120 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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