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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) · Facelift 2018 AMG C 43 V6vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W203) AMG C 32 V6

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

AMG C 43 V6

390 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2018-2021
VS

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203)

AMG C 32 V6

354 hp3199 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan2001-2004

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 AMG C 43 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    390 hp
    291 kW
  • Highest torque
    520 Nm
    384 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    239 hp/t
    178 kW/t
    4.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.3 L/100 km
    25.3 mpg US
    30.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.6 L/100 km
    18.7 mpg US
    22.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    710 km
    441 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    76/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V6Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)AMG C 32 V6
Power
390hp291kW
354hp264kW
Torque
520Nm384lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,630kg3,594lb
1,560kg3,439lb
Gross weight
2,225kg4,905lb
2,115kg4,663lb
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
42.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
47.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
13.5s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
16.7L/100 km14.1mpg US16.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.5s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
239hp/t178kW/t109hp/1000 lb
Calculated
227hp/t169kW/t103hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
319Nm/t213lb-ft/ton
Calculated
288Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
710km441mi
Calculated
539km335mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
3,199cc195cu in
Length
4,699mm185in
4,528mm178in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,728mm68in
Height
1,429mm56in
1,415mm56in
Wheelbase
2,840mm112in
2,715mm107in
Front track
1,602mm63in
1,493mm59in
Rear track
1,558mm61in
1,478mm58in
Ground clearance
90mm4in
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Trunk volume
480L
455L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
62L
CO2 emissions
213g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 AMG C 43 V6Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) AMG C 32 V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 AMG C 43 V6: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) AMG C 32 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V66,100 rpm2,500-5,000 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)AMG C 32 V66,100 rpm4,400 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V6Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)AMG C 32 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.5 s
14.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely 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
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
13.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
193 km/h
120 mph
187 km/h
116 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V6
390 hp
291 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)AMG C 32 V6
354 hp
264 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 AMG C 43 V6 has 36 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) AMG C 32 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) AMG C 32 V6 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 AMG C 43 V6: 36 hp (27 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V6
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)AMG C 32 V6
450 Nm
332 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V6
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)AMG C 32 V6
1,560 kg
3,439 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)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V6
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)AMG C 32 V6
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)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V64.7 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)AMG C 32 V65.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 AMG C 43 V6 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) AMG C 32 V6: 0.5 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 (W205)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V6
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)AMG C 32 V6
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 AMG C 43 V6 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) AMG C 32 V6: 2.2 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 (W205)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V6
239 hp/t
178 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)AMG C 32 V6
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V6
710 km
441 mi
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)AMG C 32 V6
539 km
335 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V6
390 hp
291 kW
4.7 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)AMG C 32 V6
354 hp
264 kW
5.2 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)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V6
Power
390 hp
291 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 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
4,699 mm
185.0 in
Height
1,429 mm
56.3 in
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)AMG C 32 V6
Power
354 hp
264 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
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,528 mm
178.3 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 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)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V6
Power
390 hp
291 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 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 (W203)AMG C 32 V6
Power
354 hp
264 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 AMG C 43 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)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V6
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
4.7 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)AMG C 32 V6
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
5.2 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)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V6
239 hp/t
178 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)AMG C 32 V6
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V6Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)AMG C 32 V6
Power
390 hp
291 kW
354 hp
264 kW
Torque
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
Fuel consumption
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,699 mm
185.0 in
Height
1,429 mm
56.3 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,528 mm
178.3 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
Range score
710 km
441 mi
539 km
335 mi
CO2 score
213 g/km
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Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
239 hp/t
178 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 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 (W205) Facelift 2018 AMG C 43 V6Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) AMG C 32 V6
Consumption9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.28 LC100 km20.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.19 LC100 mi32.39 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,441 LC/year3,019 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 AMG C 43 V6

  • Has 36 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 171 km (106 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 25 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

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