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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) · Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 Performance Package V8vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) · Facelift 2026 C 300

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) · Facelift 2026

C 300

258 hp1999 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2026-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)Facelift 2026C 300
Power
487hp363kW
258hp192kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,655kg3,649lb
1,685kg3,715lb
Gross weight
2,185kg4,817lb
2,280kg5,027lb
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
41.0s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph
Calculated
61.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.3s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
11.0s
Calculated
18.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.1s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg 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
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
294hp/t219kW/t133hp/1000 lb
Calculated
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
363Nm/t243lb-ft/ton
Calculated
237Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
550km342mi
Calculated
943km586mi
Calculated
Displacement
6,208cc379cu in
1,999cc122cu in
Length
4,707mm185in
4,766mm188in
Width
1,795mm71in
1,820mm72in
Height
1,433mm56in
1,438mm57in
Wheelbase
2,765mm109in
2,865mm113in
Front track
1,569mm62in
1,582mm62in
Rear track
1,525mm60in
1,594mm63in
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) Facelift 2026 C 300PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 Performance Package V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 300: 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)Facelift 2026C 3005,800 rpm2,000-3,200 rpm6,050 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)Facelift 2026C 300
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.1 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.3 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.0 s
18.4 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
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.0 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.2 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.9 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
209 km/h
130 mph
175 km/h
109 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)Facelift 2026C 300
258 hp
192 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 Performance Package V8 has 229 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 300.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 300 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 Performance Package V8: 229 hp (171 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)Facelift 2026C 300
400 Nm
295 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)Facelift 2026C 300
1,685 kg
3,715 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)Facelift 2026C 300
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)Facelift 2026C 3006.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 Performance Package V8 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 300: 1.8 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)Facelift 2026C 300
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 300 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 Performance Package V8: 5.0 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)Facelift 2026C 300
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 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)Facelift 2026C 300
943 km
586 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)Facelift 2026C 300
258 hp
192 kW
6.1 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.

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)Facelift 2026C 300
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 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
4,766 mm
187.6 in
Height
1,438 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)Facelift 2026C 300
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 Performance Package 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 Performance Package V8
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
4.3 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 300
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
6.1 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)Facelift 2026C 300
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 Performance Package V8Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 300
Power
487 hp
363 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.3 s
6.1 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
1,685 kg
3,715 lb
Fuel consumption
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 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
4,766 mm
187.6 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 in
Range score
550 km
342 mi
943 km
586 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
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 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 Performance Package V8Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 300
Consumption12 L/100 km19.6 mpg US23.5 mpg UK7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.00 LC100 km12.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.80 LC100 mi19.71 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,800 L476 US gal396 UK gal1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,150 LC/year1,838 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 229 hp more
  • Has 200 Nm more
  • Is 30 kg lighter
  • Is 1.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 30 km/h (19 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 141 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) Facelift 2026 C 300

  • Uses 5.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 393 km (244 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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