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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) · Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250d

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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)

C 250d

204 hp2143 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2014-2016

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250d

  • Lightest
    1,520 kg
    3,351 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.9 L/100 km
    60.3 mpg US
    72.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    117 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,467 km
    911 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best economy score
    95/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d
Power
507hp378kW
204hp152kW
Torque
610Nm450lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,730kg3,814lb
1,520kg3,351lb
Gross weight
2,185kg4,817lb
2,160kg4,762lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
247 km/h
153 mph
To 99% top speed
40.7s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph
Calculated
64.4s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.2s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
10.9s
Calculated
22.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.0s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.2L/100 km12.9mpg US15.5mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.8s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
293hp/t219kW/t133hp/1000 lb
Calculated
134hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
353Nm/t236lb-ft/ton
Calculated
329Nm/t220lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
550km342mi
Calculated
1,467km911mi
Calculated
Displacement
6,208cc379cu in
2,143cc131cu 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
66L
CO2 emissions
280g/km
117g/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 V8Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250d: 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)C 250d3,800 rpm1,600-1,800 rpm4,050 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)C 250d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.0 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.2 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.9 s
22.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
247 km/h
153 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.0 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.1 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.8 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
210 km/h
130 mph
165 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8 has 303 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250d and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8: 303 hp (226 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

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)C 250d
247 km/h
153 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 (W204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250d: 2.4 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)C 250d
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250d and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8: 7.5 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)C 250d
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.5 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 (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 250d
204 hp
152 kW
6.6 s
247 km/h
153 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)C 250d
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 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)C 250d
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 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)C 250d
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
6.6 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)C 250d
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d
Power
507 hp
378 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
610 Nm
450 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.2 s
6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
247 km/h
153 mph
Lightness
1,730 kg
3,814 lb
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
Fuel consumption
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 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
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Range score
550 km
342 mi
1,467 km
911 mi
CO2 score
280 g/km
117 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
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.5 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) C 250d
Consumption12 L/100 km19.6 mpg US23.5 mpg UK4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.00 LC100 km7.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.80 LC100 mi12.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,800 L476 US gal396 UK gal675 L178 US gal148 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,150 LC/year1,181 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 303 hp more
  • Has 110 Nm more
  • Is 2.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 48 km/h (30 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 159 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 250d

  • Is 210 kg lighter
  • Uses 7.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 917 km (570 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 5 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 163 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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