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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) · Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 Performance Package V8vsMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) AMG E 63 V8 BITURBO

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212)

AMG E 63 V8 BITURBO

525 hp5461 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2011-2013

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) AMG E 63 V8 BITURBO

  • Most powerful
    525 hp
    391 kW
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    297 hp/t
    222 kW/t
    3.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.8 L/100 km
    24.0 mpg US
    28.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.8 L/100 km
    17.0 mpg US
    20.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    673 km
    418 mi
  • Largest trunk
    532 L
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 Performance Package V8Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)AMG E 63 V8 BITURBO
Power
487hp363kW
525hp391kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
1,655kg3,649lb
1,765kg3,891lb
Gross weight
2,185kg4,817lb
2,390kg5,269lb
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
38.0s99% 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
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.2L/100 km12.9mpg US15.5mpg UK
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.9s
Calculated
12.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
294hp/t219kW/t133hp/1000 lb
Calculated
297hp/t222kW/t135hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
363Nm/t243lb-ft/ton
Calculated
397Nm/t265lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
550km342mi
Calculated
673km418mi
Calculated
Displacement
6,208cc379cu in
5,461cc333cu in
Length
4,707mm185in
4,868mm192in
Width
1,795mm71in
1,854mm73in
Height
1,433mm56in
1,471mm58in
Wheelbase
2,765mm109in
2,874mm113in
Front track
1,569mm62in
1,598mm63in
Rear track
1,525mm60in
1,614mm64in
Trunk volume
475L
532L
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 E-class (W212) AMG E 63 V8 BITURBOPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 Performance Package V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) AMG E 63 V8 BITURBO: 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-BenzE-class (W212)AMG E 63 V8 BITURBO5,250-5,750 rpm1,750-5,000 rpm6,000 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-BenzE-class (W212)AMG E 63 V8 BITURBO
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

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) AMG E 63 V8 BITURBO has 38 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 Performance Package V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 Performance Package V8 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) AMG E 63 V8 BITURBO: 38 hp (28 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 Performance Package V8
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)AMG E 63 V8 BITURBO
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

Although Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) AMG E 63 V8 BITURBO has more power, Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 Performance Package V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

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-BenzE-class (W212)AMG E 63 V8 BITURBO
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) AMG E 63 V8 BITURBO and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 Performance Package V8: 2.2 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-BenzE-class (W212)AMG E 63 V8 BITURBO
297 hp/t
222 kW/t
3.4 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 Performance Package V8
487 hp
363 kW
4.3 s
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)AMG E 63 V8 BITURBO
525 hp
391 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-BenzE-class (W212)AMG E 63 V8 BITURBO
Power
525 hp
391 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
532 L
18.8 cu ft
Length
4,868 mm
191.7 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 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-BenzE-class (W212)AMG E 63 V8 BITURBO
Power
525 hp
391 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) AMG E 63 V8 BITURBO 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-BenzE-class (W212)AMG E 63 V8 BITURBO
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 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-BenzE-class (W212)AMG E 63 V8 BITURBO
297 hp/t
222 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 Performance Package V8Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)AMG E 63 V8 BITURBO
Power
487 hp
363 kW
525 hp
391 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 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
1,765 kg
3,891 lb
Fuel consumption
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 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
532 L
18.8 cu ft
Length
4,868 mm
191.7 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 in
Range score
550 km
342 mi
673 km
418 mi
Trunk score
475 L
16.8 cu ft
532 L
18.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
294 hp/t
219 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
297 hp/t
222 kW/t
3.4 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 Performance Package V8Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) AMG E 63 V8 BITURBO
Consumption12 L/100 km19.6 mpg US23.5 mpg UK9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.00 LC100 km17.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.80 LC100 mi27.60 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,800 L476 US gal396 UK gal1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,150 LC/year2,573 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) AMG E 63 V8 BITURBO

  • Has 38 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Uses 2.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 123 km (77 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 57 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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