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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) · Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 V8vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W220) S 500 V8

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 S-class (W220)

S 500 V8

306 hp4966 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1998-2002

Comparison overview

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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
  • Lightest
    1,570 kg
    3,461 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    195 hp/t
    145 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.7 L/100 km
    20.1 mpg US
    24.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.5 L/100 km
    14.3 mpg US
    17.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    280 g/km
  • Best economy score
    75/100

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) S 500 V8

  • Highest torque
    460 Nm
    339 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    657 km
    408 mi
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    65/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)S 500 V8
Power
306hp228kW
306hp228kW
Torque
410Nm302lb-ft
460Nm339lb-ft
Curb weight
1,570kg3,461lb
1,780kg3,924lb
Gross weight
1,970kg4,343lb
2,380kg5,247lb
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
65.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
66.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
19.6s
Calculated
19.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
19.4L/100 km12.1mpg US14.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
195hp/t145kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
172hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
261Nm/t175lb-ft/ton
Calculated
258Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
530km329mi
Calculated
657km408mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,266cc260cu in
4,966cc303cu in
Length
4,516mm178in
5,038mm198in
Width
1,723mm68in
1,855mm73in
Height
1,387mm55in
1,444mm57in
Wheelbase
2,690mm106in
2,965mm117in
Front track
1,509mm59in
1,574mm62in
Rear track
1,483mm58in
1,574mm62in
Trunk volume
430L
500L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
88L
CO2 emissions
280g/km
320g/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 S-class (W220) S 500 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) S 500 V8: 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-BenzS-class (W220)S 500 V85,500 rpm3,000-4,250 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)S 500 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.6 s
19.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
171 km/h
106 mph
170 km/h
106 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-BenzS-class (W220)S 500 V8
306 hp
228 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-BenzS-class (W220)S 500 V8
460 Nm
339 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-BenzS-class (W220)S 500 V8
1,780 kg
3,924 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-BenzS-class (W220)S 500 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 (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V86.5 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)S 500 V86.5 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-BenzS-class (W220)S 500 V8
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 V8 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) S 500 V8: 1.7 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-BenzS-class (W220)S 500 V8
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 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-BenzS-class (W220)S 500 V8
657 km
408 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-BenzS-class (W220)S 500 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 (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-BenzS-class (W220)S 500 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
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,038 mm
198.3 in
Height
1,444 mm
56.9 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-BenzS-class (W220)S 500 V8
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 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-BenzS-class (W220)S 500 V8
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 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 (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-BenzS-class (W220)S 500 V8
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)S 500 V8
Power
306 hp
228 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
460 Nm
339 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 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
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
1,780 kg
3,924 lb
Fuel consumption
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 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
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,038 mm
198.3 in
Height
1,444 mm
56.9 in
Range score
530 km
329 mi
657 km
408 mi
CO2 score
280 g/km
320 g/km
Trunk score
430 L
15.2 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 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 S-class (W220) S 500 V8
Consumption11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK13.4 L/100 km17.6 mpg US21.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.47 LC100 km23.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.95 LC100 mi37.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal2,010 L531 US gal442 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,071 LC/year3,518 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Is 210 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 23 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 40 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) S 500 V8

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Has 127 km (79 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 70 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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