Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) AMG C 63 V8vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) · Facelift 2018 C 300d

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) · Facelift 2018

C 300d

245 hp1950 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2021

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300d

  • Lightest
    1,560 kg
    3,439 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    759 km
    472 mi
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W204)AMG C 63 V8Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d
Power
457hp341kW
245hp183kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,655kg3,649lb
1,560kg3,439lb
Gross weight
2,170kg4,784lb
2,215kg4,883lb
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
58.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
12.6s
Calculated
18.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
20.9L/100 km11.3mpg US13.5mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.3s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
276hp/t206kW/t125hp/1000 lb
Calculated
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
363Nm/t243lb-ft/ton
Calculated
321Nm/t214lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
493km306mi
Calculated
759km472mi
Calculated
Displacement
6,208cc379cu in
1,950cc119cu 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
-
Ground clearance-
92mm4in
Trunk volume
475L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
41L
CO2 emissions-
142g/km

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) Facelift 2018 C 300dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) AMG C 63 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300d: 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)Facelift 2018C 300d-1,600-2,400 rpm2,650 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)Facelift 2018C 300d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.6 s
18.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.4 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.3 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
197 km/h
123 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)AMG C 63 V8
457 hp
341 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d
245 hp
183 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) AMG C 63 V8 has 212 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300d and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) AMG C 63 V8: 212 hp (158 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)Facelift 2018C 300d
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)AMG C 63 V8
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d
1,560 kg
3,439 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)Facelift 2018C 300d
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)Facelift 2018C 300d5.9 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) Facelift 2018 C 300d: 1.4 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)Facelift 2018C 300d
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300d and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) AMG C 63 V8: 8.0 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)AMG C 63 V8
276 hp/t
206 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 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)Facelift 2018C 300d
759 km
472 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)Facelift 2018C 300d
245 hp
183 kW
5.9 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)Facelift 2018C 300d
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
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)Facelift 2018C 300d
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 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)Facelift 2018C 300d
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
5.9 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)Facelift 2018C 300d
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W204)AMG C 63 V8Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d
Power
457 hp
341 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
5.9 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
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
Fuel consumption
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 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-
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Range score
493 km
306 mi
759 km
472 mi
CO2 score
-
142 g/km
Trunk score
475 L
16.8 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
276 hp/t
206 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 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) AMG C 63 V8Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300d
Consumption13.4 L/100 km17.6 mpg US21.1 mpg UK5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.45 LC100 km9.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi37.74 LC100 mi15.21 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,010 L531 US gal442 UK gal810 L214 US gal178 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,518 LC/year1,418 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 212 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 1.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 119 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

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300d

  • Is 95 kg lighter
  • Uses 8.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 267 km (166 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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