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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) AMG C 63 V8vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) · Facelift 2026 C 250d

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 (W206) · Facelift 2026

C 250d

200 hp1992 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2026-present

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
  • 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
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W204)AMG C 63 V8Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250d
Power
457hp341kW
200hp149kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,655kg3,649lb
1,735kg3,825lb
Gross weight
2,170kg4,784lb
2,355kg5,192lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
38.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
69.9s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
12.6s
Calculated
23.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg 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
12.3s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
276hp/t206kW/t125hp/1000 lb
Calculated
115hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
363Nm/t243lb-ft/ton
Calculated
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
493km306mi
Calculated
1,320km820mi
Calculated
Displacement
6,208cc379cu in
1,992cc122cu in
Length
4,725mm186in
4,766mm188in
Width
1,795mm71in
1,820mm72in
Height
1,438mm57in
1,438mm57in
Wheelbase
2,765mm109in
2,865mm113in
Front track
1,568mm62in
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) AMG C 63 V8Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) AMG C 63 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250d: 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 (W206)Facelift 2026C 250d3,400-3,600 rpm1,800-2,800 rpm3,850 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 (W206)Facelift 2026C 250d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.6 s
23.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.4 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.3 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
198 km/h
123 mph
162 km/h
101 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 (W206)Facelift 2026C 250d
200 hp
149 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) AMG C 63 V8 has 257 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250d and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) AMG C 63 V8: 257 hp (192 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 (W206)Facelift 2026C 250d
440 Nm
325 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 (W206)Facelift 2026C 250d
1,735 kg
3,825 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 (W206)Facelift 2026C 250d
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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 (W206)Facelift 2026C 250d7.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) AMG C 63 V8 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250d: 2.6 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 (W206)Facelift 2026C 250d
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250d and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) AMG C 63 V8: 8.4 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 (W206)Facelift 2026C 250d
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 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 (W206)Facelift 2026C 250d
1,320 km
820 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 (W206)Facelift 2026C 250d
200 hp
149 kW
7.1 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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 (W206)Facelift 2026C 250d
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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)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 (W206)Facelift 2026C 250d
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 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 (W206)Facelift 2026C 250d
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
7.1 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)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 (W206)Facelift 2026C 250d
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W204)AMG C 63 V8Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 250d
Power
457 hp
341 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
Fuel consumption
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 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
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,766 mm
187.6 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 in
Range score
493 km
306 mi
1,320 km
820 mi
Trunk score
475 L
16.8 cu ft
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
276 hp/t
206 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 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 (W206) Facelift 2026 C 250d
Consumption13.4 L/100 km17.6 mpg US21.1 mpg UK5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.45 LC100 km8.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi37.74 LC100 mi14.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,010 L531 US gal442 UK gal750 L198 US gal165 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,518 LC/year1,313 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 257 hp more
  • Has 160 Nm more
  • Is 80 kg lighter
  • Is 2.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 161 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

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