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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) AMG C 43vsMercedes-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 (W206)

AMG C 43

408 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2022-2024
VS

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 (W206) AMG C 43

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    408 hp
    304 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    235 hp/t
    175 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.3 L/100 km
    25.3 mpg US
    30.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    538 km
    334 mi
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best performance score
    77/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 43Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 55 V8
Power
408hp304kW
347hp259kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
510Nm376lb-ft
Curb weight
1,735kg3,825lb
1,570kg3,461lb
Gross weight
2,350kg5,181lb
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
41.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
53.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
13.2s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
17.1L/100 km13.8mpg US16.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.4s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
235hp/t175kW/t107hp/1000 lb
Calculated
221hp/t165kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
288Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
325Nm/t217lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
538km334mi
Calculated
530km329mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
5,439cc332cu in
Length
4,791mm189in
4,516mm178in
Width
1,824mm72in
1,723mm68in
Height
1,450mm57in
1,387mm55in
Wheelbase
2,865mm113in
2,690mm106in
Front track
1,591mm63in
1,509mm59in
Rear track
1,602mm63in
1,483mm58in
Trunk volume
455L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
62L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) AMG C 43Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 55 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) AMG C 43: 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 (W206)AMG C 436,750 rpm5,000 rpm7,000 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 (W206)AMG C 43Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 55 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.2 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
2.3 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.6 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.4 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
195 km/h
121 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 (W206)AMG C 43
408 hp
304 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 55 V8
347 hp
259 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) AMG C 43 has 61 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 55 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 55 V8 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) AMG C 43: 61 hp (45 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 43
500 Nm
369 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 (W206)AMG C 43
1,735 kg
3,825 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 (W206)AMG C 43
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 (W206)AMG C 434.6 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 55 V85.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) AMG C 43 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 55 V8: 0.9 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 (W206)AMG C 43
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 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 (W206) AMG C 43 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 55 V8: 2.4 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 (W206)AMG C 43
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 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 (W206)AMG C 43
538 km
334 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 (W206)AMG C 43
408 hp
304 kW
4.6 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 (W206)AMG C 43
Power
408 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,791 mm
188.6 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 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 (W206)AMG C 43
Power
408 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 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 (W206) AMG C 43 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 (W206)AMG C 43
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
4.6 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 (W206)AMG C 43
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 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 (W206)AMG C 43Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 55 V8
Power
408 hp
304 kW
347 hp
259 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
510 Nm
376 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 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
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
Fuel consumption
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,791 mm
188.6 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,516 mm
177.8 in
Height
1,387 mm
54.6 in
Range score
538 km
334 mi
530 km
329 mi
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 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 (W206) AMG C 43Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 55 V8
Consumption9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.28 LC100 km20.47 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.19 LC100 mi32.95 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,441 LC/year3,071 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) AMG C 43

  • Has 61 hp more
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 8 km (5 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

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