Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) AMG C 43vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W204) AMG C 63 V8

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
VS

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204)

AMG C 63 V8

457 hp6208 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2007-2011

Comparison overview

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

  • Most powerful
    457 hp
    341 kW
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,655 kg
    3,649 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    276 hp/t
    206 kW/t
    3.6 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    475 L
  • Best overall score
    79/100
  • Best performance score
    81/100

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    717 km
    446 mi
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 43Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)AMG C 63 V8
Power
421hp314kW
457hp341kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
1,735kg3,825lb
1,655kg3,649lb
Gross weight
2,350kg5,181lb
2,170kg4,784lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
38.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
39.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.3s
4.5s
0-200 km/h
12.2s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.1s
Calculated
4.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
20.9L/100 km11.3mpg US13.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.1s
Calculated
12.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
243hp/t181kW/t110hp/1000 lb
Calculated
276hp/t206kW/t125hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
288Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
363Nm/t243lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
717km446mi
Calculated
493km306mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
6,208cc379cu in
Length
4,791mm189in
4,725mm186in
Width
1,824mm72in
1,795mm71in
Height
1,437mm57in
1,438mm57in
Wheelbase
2,865mm113in
2,765mm109in
Front track
1,593mm63in
1,568mm62in
Rear track
1,604mm63in
1,525mm60in
Trunk volume
455L
475L
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 (W206) AMG C 43Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) AMG C 63 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) AMG C 43: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) AMG C 63 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 436,750 rpm5,000 rpm7,000 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)AMG C 63 V86,800 rpm5,000 rpm7,200 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 43Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)AMG C 63 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.1 s
4.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.3 s
4.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.2 s
12.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.1 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.3 s
10.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.1 s
12.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
199 km/h
124 mph
197 km/h
123 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 43
421 hp
314 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)AMG C 63 V8
457 hp
341 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) AMG C 63 V8 has 36 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) AMG C 63 V8: 36 hp (27 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 43
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)AMG C 63 V8
600 Nm
443 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 43
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)AMG C 63 V8
1,655 kg
3,649 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 (W206)AMG C 43
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)AMG C 63 V8
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 (W206)AMG C 434.3 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)AMG C 63 V84.5 s

Although Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) AMG C 63 V8 has more power, Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) AMG C 43 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) AMG C 43 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) AMG C 63 V8: 0.2 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 (W206)AMG C 43
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)AMG C 63 V8
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) AMG C 43 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) AMG C 63 V8: 4.2 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 (W206)AMG C 43
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)AMG C 63 V8
276 hp/t
206 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 43
717 km
446 mi
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)AMG C 63 V8
493 km
306 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 43
421 hp
314 kW
4.3 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
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

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 (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
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

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 (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-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-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 (W206)AMG C 43
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
4.3 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

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 (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
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 43Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)AMG C 63 V8
Power
421 hp
314 kW
457 hp
341 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.3 s
4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
Fuel consumption
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
717 km
446 mi
493 km
306 mi
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
276 hp/t
206 kW/t
3.6 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 (W206) AMG C 43Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) AMG C 63 V8
Consumption9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK13.4 L/100 km17.6 mpg US21.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.10 LC100 km23.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.91 LC100 mi37.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal2,010 L531 US gal442 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,415 LC/year3,518 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 4.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 225 km (140 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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

  • Has 36 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 80 kg lighter
  • Has 33 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

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