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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) · Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 Performance Package V8vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) AMG C 43

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

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206)

AMG C 43

421 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2024-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 Performance Package V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    295 km/h
    183 mph Unrestricted
    280 km/h
    174 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    487 hp
    363 kW
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,655 kg
    3,649 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    294 hp/t
    219 kW/t
    3.4 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    475 L
  • Best overall score
    82/100
  • Best performance score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 Performance Package V8Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 43
Power
487hp363kW
421hp314kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,655kg3,649lb
1,735kg3,825lb
Gross weight
2,185kg4,817lb
2,350kg5,181lb
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
38.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.3s
4.3s
0-200 km/h
11.1s
Calculated
12.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.1s
Calculated
4.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.2L/100 km12.9mpg US15.5mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
11.9s
Calculated
12.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
294hp/t219kW/t133hp/1000 lb
Calculated
243hp/t181kW/t110hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
363Nm/t243lb-ft/ton
Calculated
288Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
550km342mi
Calculated
717km446mi
Calculated
Displacement
6,208cc379cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,707mm185in
4,791mm189in
Width
1,795mm71in
1,824mm72in
Height
1,433mm56in
1,437mm57in
Wheelbase
2,765mm109in
2,865mm113in
Front track
1,569mm62in
1,593mm63in
Rear track
1,525mm60in
1,604mm63in
Trunk volume
475L
455L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
66L

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 V8Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) AMG C 43PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 Performance Package V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) AMG C 43: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 Performance Package V86,800 rpm5,000 rpm7,200 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 436,750 rpm5,000 rpm7,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 Performance Package V8Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 43
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.1 s
4.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.3 s
4.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.1 s
12.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.0 s
8.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.2 s
10.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.9 s
12.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
208 km/h
129 mph
199 km/h
124 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 Performance Package V8
487 hp
363 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 43
421 hp
314 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 Performance Package V8 has 66 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) AMG C 43.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) AMG C 43 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 Performance Package V8: 66 hp (49 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 Performance Package V8
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 43
500 Nm
369 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 Performance Package V8
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 43
1,735 kg
3,825 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 Performance Package V8
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 43
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 Performance Package V84.3 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 434.3 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 Performance Package V8
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 43
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) AMG C 43 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 Performance Package V8: 2.8 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 Performance Package V8
294 hp/t
219 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 43
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 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 Performance Package V8
550 km
342 mi
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 43
717 km
446 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 Performance Package V8
487 hp
363 kW
4.3 s
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 43
421 hp
314 kW
4.3 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 Performance Package V8
Power
487 hp
363 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 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
4,707 mm
185.3 in
Height
1,433 mm
56.4 in
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 43
Power
421 hp
314 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 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
4,791 mm
188.6 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 Performance Package V8
Power
487 hp
363 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 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)AMG C 43
Power
421 hp
314 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) AMG C 43 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 Performance Package V8
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
4.3 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 43
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
4.3 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 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 (W206)AMG C 43
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 Performance Package V8Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 43
Power
487 hp
363 kW
421 hp
314 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.3 s
4.3 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
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
Fuel consumption
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,707 mm
185.3 in
Height
1,433 mm
56.4 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,791 mm
188.6 in
Height
1,437 mm
56.6 in
Range score
550 km
342 mi
717 km
446 mi
Trunk score
475 L
16.8 cu ft
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
294 hp/t
219 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz C-class (W204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 Performance Package V8Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) AMG C 43
Consumption12 L/100 km19.6 mpg US23.5 mpg UK9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.00 LC100 km16.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.80 LC100 mi25.91 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,800 L476 US gal396 UK gal1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,150 LC/year2,415 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 Performance Package V8

  • Has 66 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 80 kg lighter
  • Has 30 km/h (19 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 52 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
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) AMG C 43

  • Uses 2.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 167 km (104 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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