Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) · Facelift 2011
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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) · Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 Performance Package V8vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) · Facelift 2018 AMG C 63 V8
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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AMG C 63 V8
Comparison overview
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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 Performance Package V8
- Fastest top speed295 km/h183 mph Unrestricted280 km/h174 mph Restricted
- Most powerful487 hp363 kW
- Lightest1,655 kg3,649 lb
- Best power-to-weight294 hp/t219 kW/t3.4 kg/hp
- Largest trunk475 L
- Best overall score82/100
- Best performance score86/100
- Best practicality score74/100
Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 AMG C 63 V8
- Quickest 0-100 km/h4.1 s
- Highest torque650 Nm479 lb-ft
- Lowest combined fuel consumption9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption13.5 L/100 km17.4 mpg US20.9 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK
- Best estimated range667 km414 mi
- Best economy score80/100
Specification comparison
| Model | Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 Performance Package V8 | Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018AMG C 63 V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 487hp363kW | 476hp355kW |
| Torque | 600Nm443lb-ft | 650Nm479lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,655kg3,649lb | 1,670kg3,682lb |
| Gross weight | 2,185kg4,817lb | 2,175kg4,795lb |
| 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 | 41.3s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph Calculated | 35.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.3s | 4.1s |
| 0-200 km/h | 11.1s Calculated | 11.5s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.1s Calculated | 3.9s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK | 9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 18.2L/100 km12.9mpg US15.5mpg UK | 13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK | 7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 11.9s Calculated | 11.8s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 294hp/t219kW/t133hp/1000 lb Calculated | 285hp/t213kW/t129hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 363Nm/t243lb-ft/ton Calculated | 389Nm/t260lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 550km342mi Calculated | 667km414mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 6,208cc379cu in | 3,982cc243cu in |
| Length | 4,707mm185in | 4,757mm187in |
| Width | 1,795mm71in | 1,839mm72in |
| Height | 1,433mm56in | 1,426mm56in |
| Wheelbase | 2,765mm109in | 2,840mm112in |
| Front track | 1,569mm62in | 1,609mm63in |
| Rear track | 1,525mm60in | - |
| Ground clearance | - | 92mm4in |
| Trunk volume | 475L | 435L |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 66L | 66L |
| CO2 emissions | - | 227g/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 Performance Package V8: Power / Torque
- Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 AMG C 63 V8: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 Performance Package V8 | 6,800 rpm | 5,000 rpm | 7,200 rpm |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018AMG C 63 V8 | 5,500-6,250 rpm | 1,750-4,500 rpm | 6,500 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 Performance Package V8 | Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018AMG C 63 V8 |
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| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 4.1 s | 3.9 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 4.3 s | 4.1 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 11.1 s | 11.5 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 295 km/h183 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph Limited | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Likely limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.3 s | 2.2 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.5 s | 5.4 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.0 s | 7.9 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 10.2 s | 10.0 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 11.9 s | 11.8 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 208 km/h 129 mph | 203 km/h 126 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 Performance Package V8 | 487 hp 363 kW |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018AMG C 63 V8 | 476 hp 355 kW |
Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 Performance Package V8 has 11 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 AMG C 63 V8.
The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 AMG C 63 V8 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 Performance Package V8: 11 hp (8 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 Performance Package V8 | 600 Nm 443 lb-ft |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018AMG C 63 V8 | 650 Nm 479 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 Performance Package V8 | 1,655 kg 3,649 lb |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018AMG C 63 V8 | 1,670 kg 3,682 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 Performance Package V8 | Unrestricted 295 km/h183 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018AMG C 63 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 Performance Package V8 | 4.3 s |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018AMG C 63 V8 | 4.1 s |
Although Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 Performance Package V8 has more power, Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 AMG C 63 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 AMG C 63 V8 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 Performance Package V8: 0.2 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 Performance Package V8 | 12.0 L/100 km 19.6 mpg US 23.5 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018AMG C 63 V8 | 9.9 L/100 km 23.8 mpg US 28.5 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 AMG C 63 V8 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 Performance Package V8: 2.1 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 Performance Package V8 | 294 hp/t 219 kW/t 3.4 kg/hp |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018AMG C 63 V8 | 285 hp/t 213 kW/t 3.5 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 Performance Package V8 | 550 km 342 mi |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018AMG C 63 V8 | 667 km 414 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 Performance Package V8 | 487 hp 363 kW | 4.3 s | Unrestricted 295 km/h183 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018AMG C 63 V8 | 476 hp 355 kW | 4.1 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.
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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 Performance Package V8 |
| 12.0 L/100 km 19.6 mpg US 23.5 mpg UK | ||||||
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018AMG C 63 V8 |
| 9.9 L/100 km 23.8 mpg US 28.5 mpg UK | ||||||
Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
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| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 Performance Package V8 | 12.0 L/100 km 19.6 mpg US 23.5 mpg UK | 4.3 s |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018AMG C 63 V8 | 9.9 L/100 km 23.8 mpg US 28.5 mpg UK | 4.1 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 Performance Package V8 | 294 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 2018AMG C 63 V8 | 285 hp/t 213 kW/t 3.5 kg/hp | 9.9 L/100 km 23.8 mpg US 28.5 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 Performance Package V8 | Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018AMG C 63 V8 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 487 hp 363 kW | 476 hp 355 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 600 Nm 443 lb-ft | 650 Nm 479 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 4.3 s | 4.1 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 295 km/h183 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,655 kg 3,649 lb | 1,670 kg 3,682 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 12.0 L/100 km 19.6 mpg US 23.5 mpg UK | 9.9 L/100 km 23.8 mpg US 28.5 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 550 km 342 mi | 667 km 414 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | - | 227 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 475 L 16.8 cu ft | 435 L 15.4 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 294 hp/t 219 kW/t 3.4 kg/hp | 285 hp/t 213 kW/t 3.5 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 Performance Package V8 | Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 AMG C 63 V8 |
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| Consumption | 12 L/100 km19.6 mpg US23.5 mpg UK | 9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 21.00 LC100 km | 17.33 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 33.80 LC100 mi | 27.88 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,800 L476 US gal396 UK gal | 1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,150 LC/year | 2,599 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 Performance Package V8
- Has 11 hp more
- Is 15 kg lighter
- Has 30 km/h (19 mph) higher top speed
- Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 40 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Highest combined fuel consumption
Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 AMG C 63 V8
- Has 50 Nm more
- Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Uses 2.1 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 117 km (72 mi) more estimated range
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest torque
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best estimated range
Cons
- Lowest power
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
- Smallest trunk
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