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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) · Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) · Facelift 2018 C 180 1.5

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

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) · Facelift 2011

AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8

507 hp6208 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2013-2015
VS

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

C 180 1.5

156 hp1497 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2019-2021

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    295 km/h
    183 mph Unrestricted
    280 km/h
    174 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    507 hp
    378 kW
  • Highest torque
    610 Nm
    450 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    293 hp/t
    219 kW/t
    3.4 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    475 L
  • Best overall score
    83/100
  • Best performance score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.5

  • Lightest
    1,400 kg
    3,086 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    631 km
    392 mi
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5
Power
507hp378kW
156hp116kW
Torque
610Nm450lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,730kg3,814lb
1,400kg3,086lb
Gross weight
2,185kg4,817lb
2,055kg4,530lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
223 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
40.7s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph
Calculated
73.1s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.2s
8.6s
0-200 km/h
10.9s
Calculated
34.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.0s
Calculated
8.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.2L/100 km12.9mpg US15.5mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.8s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
293hp/t219kW/t133hp/1000 lb
Calculated
111hp/t83kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
353Nm/t236lb-ft/ton
Calculated
179Nm/t119lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
550km342mi
Calculated
631km392mi
Calculated
Displacement
6,208cc379cu in
1,497cc91cu in
Length-
4,686mm184in
Width-
1,810mm71in
Height-
1,442mm57in
Wheelbase-
2,840mm112in
Front track-
1,588mm63in
Rear track-
1,570mm62in
Trunk volume
475L
455L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
41L
CO2 emissions
280g/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 (W204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.5PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V86,800 rpm5,200 rpm8,000 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.55,300 rpm1,500-4,000 rpm5,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.0 s
8.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.2 s
8.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.9 s
34.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
223 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.0 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.1 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.8 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
210 km/h
130 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8
507 hp
378 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5
156 hp
116 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8 has 351 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.5.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.5 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8: 351 hp (262 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8
610 Nm
450 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8
1,730 kg
3,814 lb
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5
1,400 kg
3,086 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 (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5
223 km/h
139 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 (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V84.2 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.58.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.5: 4.4 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 (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.5 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8: 5.5 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 (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8
293 hp/t
219 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8
550 km
342 mi
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5
631 km
392 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8
507 hp
378 kW
4.2 s
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5
156 hp
116 kW
8.6 s
223 km/h
139 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 (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8
Power
507 hp
378 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length-
Height-
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 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 (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8
Power
507 hp
378 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 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 (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
4.2 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
8.6 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 (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8
293 hp/t
219 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5
Power
507 hp
378 kW
156 hp
116 kW
Torque
610 Nm
450 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.2 s
8.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,730 kg
3,814 lb
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
Fuel consumption
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length-
Height-
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Range score
550 km
342 mi
631 km
392 mi
CO2 score
280 g/km
-
Trunk score
475 L
16.8 cu ft
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
293 hp/t
219 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 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 (W204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.5
Consumption12 L/100 km19.6 mpg US23.5 mpg UK6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.00 LC100 km11.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.80 LC100 mi18.31 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,800 L476 US gal396 UK gal975 L258 US gal214 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,150 LC/year1,706 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8

  • Has 351 hp more
  • Has 360 Nm more
  • Is 4.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 72 km/h (45 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 182 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.5

  • Is 330 kg lighter
  • Uses 5.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 81 km (50 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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