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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) · Facelift 2018 AMG C 63 S V8vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W203) · Facelift 2004 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) · Facelift 2018

AMG C 63 S V8

510 hp3982 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2018-2021
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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) · Facelift 2004

AMG C 55 V8

367 hp5439 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2004-2007

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 AMG C 63 S V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    305 km/h
    190 mph Unrestricted
    290 km/h
    180 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    510 hp
    380 kW
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    304 hp/t
    226 kW/t
    3.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.9 L/100 km
    23.8 mpg US
    28.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.5 L/100 km
    17.4 mpg US
    20.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    667 km
    414 mi
  • Best overall score
    85/100
  • Best performance score
    90/100
  • Best economy score
    80/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018AMG C 63 S V8Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004AMG C 55 V8
Power
510hp380kW
367hp274kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
510Nm376lb-ft
Curb weight
1,680kg3,704lb
1,560kg3,439lb
Gross weight
2,180kg4,806lb
2,115kg4,663lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
305 km/h190 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
39.8s99% target: 302 km/h / 188 mph
Calculated
47.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.0s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
10.1s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.8s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
17.3L/100 km13.6mpg US16.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.5s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
304hp/t226kW/t138hp/1000 lb
Calculated
235hp/t175kW/t107hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
417Nm/t279lb-ft/ton
Calculated
327Nm/t219lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
667km414mi
Calculated
521km324mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,982cc243cu in
5,439cc332cu in
Length
4,757mm187in
4,611mm182in
Width
1,839mm72in
1,744mm69in
Height
1,426mm56in
1,412mm56in
Wheelbase
2,840mm112in
2,715mm107in
Front track
1,609mm63in
1,507mm59in
Rear track-
1,478mm58in
Ground clearance
92mm4in
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Trunk volume
435L
455L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
62L
CO2 emissions
227g/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 63 S V8Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 AMG C 55 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 AMG C 63 S V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 AMG C 55 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018AMG C 63 S V85,500-6,250 rpm2,000-4,500 rpm6,500 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004AMG C 55 V85,750 rpm4,000 rpm6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018AMG C 63 S V8Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004AMG C 55 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.8 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.0 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.1 s
15.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
305 km/h190 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.8 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.8 s
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.5 s
13.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
216 km/h
134 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 63 S V8
510 hp
380 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004AMG C 55 V8
367 hp
274 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 AMG C 63 S V8 has 143 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 AMG C 55 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 AMG C 55 V8 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 AMG C 63 S V8: 143 hp (107 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 63 S V8
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004AMG 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)Facelift 2018AMG C 63 S V8
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004AMG C 55 V8
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 63 S V8
Unrestricted
305 km/h190 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004AMG 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)Facelift 2018AMG C 63 S V84.0 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004AMG C 55 V85.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 AMG C 63 S V8 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 AMG C 55 V8: 1.2 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 63 S V8
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004AMG C 55 V8
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 AMG C 63 S V8 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 AMG C 55 V8: 2.0 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 63 S V8
304 hp/t
226 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004AMG C 55 V8
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 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 63 S V8
667 km
414 mi
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004AMG C 55 V8
521 km
324 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 63 S V8
510 hp
380 kW
4.0 s
Unrestricted
305 km/h190 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004AMG C 55 V8
367 hp
274 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 63 S V8
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
305 km/h190 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Length
4,757 mm
187.3 in
Height
1,426 mm
56.1 in
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004AMG C 55 V8
Power
367 hp
274 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
4,611 mm
181.5 in
Height
1,412 mm
55.6 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)Facelift 2018AMG C 63 S V8
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
305 km/h190 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004AMG C 55 V8
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 AMG C 63 S 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 (W205)Facelift 2018AMG C 63 S V8
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
4.0 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004AMG C 55 V8
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 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 63 S V8
304 hp/t
226 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004AMG C 55 V8
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018AMG C 63 S V8Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004AMG C 55 V8
Power
510 hp
380 kW
367 hp
274 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
510 Nm
376 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.0 s
5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
305 km/h190 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
Fuel consumption
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Length
4,757 mm
187.3 in
Height
1,426 mm
56.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,611 mm
181.5 in
Height
1,412 mm
55.6 in
Range score
667 km
414 mi
521 km
324 mi
CO2 score
227 g/km
-
Trunk score
435 L
15.4 cu ft
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
304 hp/t
226 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 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 63 S V8Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 AMG C 55 V8
Consumption9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.33 LC100 km20.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.88 LC100 mi33.51 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,599 LC/year3,124 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 AMG C 63 S V8

  • Has 143 hp more
  • Has 190 Nm more
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 40 km/h (25 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 68 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 146 km (91 mi) more estimated range

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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