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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) · Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300d

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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 (W206)

C 300d

265 hp1992 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2021-present

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 (W206) C 300d

  • Lightest
    1,700 kg
    3,748 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    943 km
    586 mi
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300d
Power
507hp378kW
265hp198kW
Torque
610Nm450lb-ft
550Nm406lb-ft
Curb weight
1,730kg3,814lb
1,700kg3,748lb
Gross weight
2,185kg4,817lb
2,380kg5,247lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
40.7s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph
Calculated
57.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.2s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
10.9s
Calculated
17.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.0s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.2L/100 km12.9mpg US15.5mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.8s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
293hp/t219kW/t133hp/1000 lb
Calculated
156hp/t116kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
353Nm/t236lb-ft/ton
Calculated
324Nm/t216lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
550km342mi
Calculated
943km586mi
Calculated
Displacement
6,208cc379cu in
1,992cc122cu in
Length-
4,751mm187in
Width-
1,820mm72in
Height-
1,437mm57in
Wheelbase-
2,865mm113in
Front track-
1,601mm63in
Rear track-
1,613mm64in
Trunk volume
475L
455L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
50L
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 (W206) C 300dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300d: 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 (W206)C 300d4,200 rpm1,800-2,200 rpm4,450 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 (W206)C 300d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.0 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.2 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.9 s
17.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.0 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.1 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.8 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
210 km/h
130 mph
179 km/h
111 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 242 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300d and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8: 242 hp (180 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 (W206)C 300d
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 (W204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300d: 1.5 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 (W206)C 300d
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 300d and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8: 6.7 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 (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8
293 hp/t
219 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300d
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 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 (W206)C 300d
265 hp
198 kW
5.7 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 (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 (W206)C 300d
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 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
4,751 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,437 mm
56.6 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 (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 (W206)C 300d
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 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 (W206)C 300d
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
5.7 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 (W206)C 300d
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300d
Power
507 hp
378 kW
265 hp
198 kW
Torque
610 Nm
450 lb-ft
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.2 s
5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,730 kg
3,814 lb
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
Fuel consumption
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 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
4,751 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,437 mm
56.6 in
Range score
550 km
342 mi
943 km
586 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
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 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 (W206) C 300d
Consumption12 L/100 km19.6 mpg US23.5 mpg UK5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.00 LC100 km9.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.80 LC100 mi14.93 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,800 L476 US gal396 UK gal795 L210 US gal175 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,150 LC/year1,391 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 242 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 1.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 30 km/h (19 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 137 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 (W206) C 300d

  • Is 30 kg lighter
  • Uses 6.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 393 km (244 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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