Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) · Facelift 2011
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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) · Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Comparison overview
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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8
- Quickest 0-100 km/h4.2 s
- Fastest top speed295 km/h183 mph Unrestricted280 km/h174 mph Restricted
- Most powerful507 hp378 kW
- Highest torque610 Nm450 lb-ft
- Best power-to-weight293 hp/t219 kW/t3.4 kg/hp
- Best overall score83/100
- Best performance score87/100
- Best practicality score75/100
Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180
- Lightest1,350 kg2,976 lb
- Lowest combined fuel consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption5.0 L/100 km47.0 mpg US56.5 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions135 g/km
- Best estimated range707 km439 mi
- Largest trunk480 L
- Best economy score91/100
Specification comparison
| Model | Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8 | Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 507hp378kW | 156hp116kW |
| Torque | 610Nm450lb-ft | 250Nm184lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,730kg3,814lb | 1,350kg2,976lb |
| Gross weight | 2,185kg4,817lb | 1,990kg4,387lb |
| 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 | 72.9s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.2s | 8.5s |
| 0-200 km/h | 10.9s Calculated | 34.7s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.0s Calculated | 8.1s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK | 5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 18.2L/100 km12.9mpg US15.5mpg UK | 7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK | 5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 11.8s Calculated | 16.2s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 293hp/t219kW/t133hp/1000 lb Calculated | 116hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 353Nm/t236lb-ft/ton Calculated | 185Nm/t124lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 550km342mi Calculated | 707km439mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 6,208cc379cu in | 1,595cc97cu in |
| Length | - | 4,686mm184in |
| Width | - | 1,810mm71in |
| Height | - | 1,442mm57in |
| Wheelbase | - | 2,840mm112in |
| Front track | - | 1,588mm63in |
| Rear track | - | 1,570mm62in |
| Ground clearance | - | 92mm4in |
| Trunk volume | 475L | 480L |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 66L | 41L |
| CO2 emissions | 280g/km | 135g/km |
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 V8: Power / Torque
- Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8 | 6,800 rpm | 5,200 rpm | 8,000 rpm |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180 | 5,300 rpm | 1,200-4,000 rpm | 5,550 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8 | Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 4.0 s | 8.1 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 4.2 s | 8.5 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 10.9 s | 34.7 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 | 13.7 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 11.8 s | 16.2 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 210 km/h 130 mph | 149 km/h 92 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8 | 507 hp 378 kW |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180 | 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) C 180.
The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8 | 610 Nm 450 lb-ft |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180 | 250 Nm 184 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8 | 1,730 kg 3,814 lb |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180 | 1,350 kg 2,976 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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)C 180 | 223 km/h 139 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8 | 4.2 s |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180 | 8.5 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) C 180: 4.3 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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)C 180 | 5.8 L/100 km 40.6 mpg US 48.7 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8: 6.2 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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)C 180 | 116 hp/t 86 kW/t 8.7 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8 | 550 km 342 mi |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180 | 707 km 439 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top 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)C 180 | 156 hp 116 kW | 8.5 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.
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| 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)C 180 |
| 5.8 L/100 km 40.6 mpg US 48.7 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
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| 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)C 180 | 5.8 L/100 km 40.6 mpg US 48.7 mpg UK | 8.5 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
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| 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)C 180 | 116 hp/t 86 kW/t 8.7 kg/hp | 5.8 L/100 km 40.6 mpg US 48.7 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8 | Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 507 hp 378 kW | 156 hp 116 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 610 Nm 450 lb-ft | 250 Nm 184 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 4.2 s | 8.5 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 | 1,350 kg 2,976 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 12.0 L/100 km 19.6 mpg US 23.5 mpg UK | 5.8 L/100 km 40.6 mpg US 48.7 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 550 km 342 mi | 707 km 439 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 280 g/km | 135 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 475 L 16.8 cu ft | 480 L 17.0 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 293 hp/t 219 kW/t 3.4 kg/hp | 116 hp/t 86 kW/t 8.7 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8 | Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180 |
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| Consumption | 12 L/100 km19.6 mpg US23.5 mpg UK | 5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 21.00 LC100 km | 10.15 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 33.80 LC100 mi | 16.33 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,800 L476 US gal396 UK gal | 870 L230 US gal191 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,150 LC/year | 1,523 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 4.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 72 km/h (45 mph) higher top speed
- Has 178 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Heaviest
- Smallest trunk
- Highest CO2 emissions
Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180
- Is 380 kg lighter
- Uses 6.2 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 157 km (97 mi) more estimated range
- Has 5 L more trunk volume
- Emits 145 g/km less CO2
Pros
- Lightest
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best estimated range
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Lowest top speed
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