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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) AMG C 63 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)

AMG C 63 V8

476 hp3982 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2015-2018
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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) AMG C 63 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    476 hp
    355 kW
  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    290 hp/t
    216 kW/t
    3.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.8 L/100 km
    21.8 mpg US
    26.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    805 km
    500 mi
  • Best overall score
    80/100
  • Best performance score
    84/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 63 V8Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004AMG C 55 V8
Power
476hp355kW
367hp274kW
Torque
650Nm479lb-ft
510Nm376lb-ft
Curb weight
1,640kg3,616lb
1,560kg3,439lb
Gross weight
2,175kg4,795lb
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
35.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
47.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.1s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
11.5s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.9s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
17.3L/100 km13.6mpg US16.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.8s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
290hp/t216kW/t132hp/1000 lb
Calculated
235hp/t175kW/t107hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
396Nm/t265lb-ft/ton
Calculated
327Nm/t219lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
805km500mi
Calculated
521km324mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,982cc243cu in
5,439cc332cu in
Length
4,756mm187in
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
1,546mm61in
1,478mm58in
Trunk volume
435L
455L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
62L
CO2 emissions
192g/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) AMG C 63 V8Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 AMG C 55 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) AMG C 63 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)AMG C 63 V85,500-6,250 rpm1,750-4,500 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)AMG C 63 V8Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004AMG C 55 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.9 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.1 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.5 s
15.0 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
2.2 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.9 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.1 s
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.8 s
13.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
203 km/h
126 mph
187 km/h
116 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) AMG C 63 V8 has 109 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) AMG C 63 V8: 109 hp (81 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 63 V8
1,640 kg
3,616 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)AMG C 63 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) AMG C 63 V8 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 AMG C 55 V8: 1.1 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)AMG C 63 V8
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 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) AMG C 63 V8 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 AMG C 55 V8: 3.7 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 (W205)AMG C 63 V8
290 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.4 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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 63 V8
476 hp
355 kW
4.1 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)AMG C 63 V8
Power
476 hp
355 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Length
4,756 mm
187.2 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)AMG C 63 V8
Power
476 hp
355 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 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) AMG C 63 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)AMG C 63 V8
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
4.1 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)AMG C 63 V8
290 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 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)AMG C 63 V8Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004AMG C 55 V8
Power
476 hp
355 kW
367 hp
274 kW
Torque
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
510 Nm
376 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.1 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
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
Fuel consumption
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 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
4,756 mm
187.2 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
805 km
500 mi
521 km
324 mi
CO2 score
192 g/km
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Trunk score
435 L
15.4 cu ft
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
290 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.4 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) AMG C 63 V8Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 AMG C 55 V8
Consumption8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.35 LC100 km20.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.09 LC100 mi33.51 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,153 LC/year3,124 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) AMG C 63 V8

  • Has 109 hp more
  • Has 140 Nm more
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 55 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 284 km (176 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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