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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 400 V6vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W202) · Facelift 1997 AMG C 55 V8

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

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205)

C 400 V6

333 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2014-2016
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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) · Facelift 1997

AMG C 55 V8

347 hp5439 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1998-2000

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 400 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,570 kg
    3,461 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.2 L/100 km
    23.1 mpg US
    27.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    846 km
    526 mi
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 400 V6Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 55 V8
Power
333hp248kW
347hp259kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
510Nm376lb-ft
Curb weight
1,570kg3,461lb
1,570kg3,461lb
Gross weight
2,210kg4,872lb
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
50.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
53.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
15.5s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
17.1L/100 km13.8mpg US16.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
212hp/t158kW/t96hp/1000 lb
Calculated
221hp/t165kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
306Nm/t205lb-ft/ton
Calculated
325Nm/t217lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
846km526mi
Calculated
530km329mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
5,439cc332cu in
Length
4,686mm184in
4,516mm178in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,723mm68in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,387mm55in
Wheelbase
2,840mm112in
2,690mm106in
Front track
1,588mm63in
1,509mm59in
Rear track
1,570mm62in
1,483mm58in
Trunk volume
480L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
62L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 400 V6Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 55 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 400 V6: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 55 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 400 V65,250-6,000 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 55 V85,500 rpm3,000-4,300 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 400 V6Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 55 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.5 s
16.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
185 km/h
115 mph
182 km/h
113 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 400 V6
333 hp
248 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 55 V8
347 hp
259 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 55 V8 has 14 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 400 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 400 V6 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 55 V8: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 400 V6
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 55 V8
510 Nm
376 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 400 V6
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 55 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)C 400 V6
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 55 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)C 400 V65.2 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 55 V85.5 s

Although Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 55 V8 has more power, Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 400 V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 400 V6 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 55 V8: 0.3 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)C 400 V6
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 55 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) C 400 V6 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 55 V8: 3.9 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)C 400 V6
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 55 V8
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 400 V6
846 km
526 mi
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 55 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)C 400 V6
333 hp
248 kW
5.2 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 55 V8
347 hp
259 kW
5.5 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)C 400 V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 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
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 55 V8
Power
347 hp
259 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
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)C 400 V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 55 V8
Power
347 hp
259 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 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) C 400 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)C 400 V6
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
5.2 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 55 V8
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
5.5 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)C 400 V6
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 55 V8
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 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)C 400 V6Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 55 V8
Power
333 hp
248 kW
347 hp
259 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
510 Nm
376 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
5.5 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
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
Fuel consumption
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 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
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,516 mm
177.8 in
Height
1,387 mm
54.6 in
Range score
846 km
526 mi
530 km
329 mi
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 400 V6Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 55 V8
Consumption7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.65 LC100 km20.47 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.97 LC100 mi32.95 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,048 LC/year3,071 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 400 V6

  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 316 km (197 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power

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