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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) AMG C 63 V8vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250

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

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204)

AMG C 63 V8

457 hp6208 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2007-2011
VS

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205)

C 250

211 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2014-2016

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) AMG C 63 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    457 hp
    341 kW
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    276 hp/t
    206 kW/t
    3.6 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    79/100
  • Best performance score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250

  • Lightest
    1,405 kg
    3,097 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    862 km
    536 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W204)AMG C 63 V8Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250
Power
457hp341kW
211hp157kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,655kg3,649lb
1,405kg3,097lb
Gross weight
2,170kg4,784lb
2,045kg4,508lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
39.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
65.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
12.6s
Calculated
20.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
20.9L/100 km11.3mpg US13.5mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.3s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
276hp/t206kW/t125hp/1000 lb
Calculated
150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
363Nm/t243lb-ft/ton
Calculated
249Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
493km306mi
Calculated
862km536mi
Calculated
Displacement
6,208cc379cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,725mm186in
4,686mm184in
Width
1,795mm71in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,438mm57in
1,442mm57in
Wheelbase
2,765mm109in
2,840mm112in
Front track
1,568mm62in
1,588mm63in
Rear track
1,525mm60in
1,570mm62in
Trunk volume
475L
480L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
50L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) AMG C 63 V8Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) AMG C 63 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)AMG C 63 V86,800 rpm5,000 rpm7,200 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 2505,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W204)AMG C 63 V8Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.6 s
20.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.4 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.3 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
197 km/h
123 mph
169 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)AMG C 63 V8
457 hp
341 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250
211 hp
157 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) AMG C 63 V8 has 246 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) AMG C 63 V8: 246 hp (183 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)AMG C 63 V8
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)AMG C 63 V8
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250
1,405 kg
3,097 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)AMG C 63 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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)AMG C 63 V84.5 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 2506.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) AMG C 63 V8 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250: 2.1 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)AMG C 63 V8
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) AMG C 63 V8: 7.6 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)AMG C 63 V8
276 hp/t
206 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)AMG C 63 V8
493 km
306 mi
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250
862 km
536 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)AMG C 63 V8
457 hp
341 kW
4.5 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250
211 hp
157 kW
6.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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)AMG C 63 V8
Power
457 hp
341 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,725 mm
186.0 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 in
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 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)AMG C 63 V8
Power
457 hp
341 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) 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.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)AMG C 63 V8
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
4.5 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
6.6 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)AMG C 63 V8
276 hp/t
206 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W204)AMG C 63 V8Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250
Power
457 hp
341 kW
211 hp
157 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
Fuel consumption
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,725 mm
186.0 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Range score
493 km
306 mi
862 km
536 mi
Trunk score
475 L
16.8 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
276 hp/t
206 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 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) AMG C 63 V8Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250
Consumption13.4 L/100 km17.6 mpg US21.1 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.45 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi37.74 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,010 L531 US gal442 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,518 LC/year1,523 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) AMG C 63 V8

  • Has 246 hp more
  • Has 250 Nm more
  • Is 2.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 126 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250

  • Is 250 kg lighter
  • Uses 7.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 370 km (230 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 5 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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