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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) AMG C 63 V8vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W221) · Facelift 2009 AMG S 63 V8

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
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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) · Facelift 2009

AMG S 63 V8

525 hp6208 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2009-2010

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
  • Lightest
    1,655 kg
    3,649 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    276 hp/t
    206 kW/t
    3.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    13.4 L/100 km
    17.6 mpg US
    21.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    20.9 L/100 km
    11.3 mpg US
    13.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    71/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W204)AMG C 63 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8
Power
457hp341kW
525hp391kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
630Nm465lb-ft
Curb weight
1,655kg3,649lb
1,995kg4,398lb
Gross weight
2,170kg4,784lb
2,610kg5,754lb
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
39.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
41.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
12.6s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
20.9L/100 km11.3mpg US13.5mpg UK
22.2L/100 km10.6mpg US12.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.3s
Calculated
12.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
276hp/t206kW/t125hp/1000 lb
Calculated
263hp/t196kW/t119hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
363Nm/t243lb-ft/ton
Calculated
316Nm/t211lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
493km306mi
Calculated
625km388mi
Calculated
Displacement
6,208cc379cu in
6,208cc379cu in
Length
4,725mm186in
5,096mm201in
Width
1,795mm71in
1,871mm74in
Height
1,438mm57in
1,479mm58in
Wheelbase
2,765mm109in
3,035mm119in
Front track
1,568mm62in
1,600mm63in
Rear track
1,525mm60in
1,606mm63in
Trunk volume
475L
560L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
90L

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 S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 63 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) AMG C 63 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 63 V8: 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-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V86,800 rpm5,200 rpm7,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W204)AMG C 63 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.6 s
13.2 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
5.6 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.4 s
10.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.3 s
12.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
197 km/h
123 mph
194 km/h
121 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-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8
525 hp
391 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 63 V8 has 68 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) AMG C 63 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) AMG C 63 V8 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 63 V8: 68 hp (51 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-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8
630 Nm
465 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-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8
1,995 kg
4,398 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-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 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 (W204)AMG C 63 V84.5 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V84.6 s

Although Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 63 V8 has more power, Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) AMG C 63 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) AMG C 63 V8 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 63 V8: 0.1 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-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) AMG C 63 V8 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 63 V8: 1.0 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-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8
263 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 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-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8
625 km
388 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-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8
525 hp
391 kW
4.6 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)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-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8
Power
525 hp
391 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
5,096 mm
200.6 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 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-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8
Power
525 hp
391 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 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-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK
4.6 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-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8
263 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W204)AMG C 63 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8
Power
457 hp
341 kW
525 hp
391 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
630 Nm
465 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
1,995 kg
4,398 lb
Fuel consumption
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 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
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
5,096 mm
200.6 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
Range score
493 km
306 mi
625 km
388 mi
Trunk score
475 L
16.8 cu ft
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
276 hp/t
206 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
263 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 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 S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 63 V8
Consumption13.4 L/100 km17.6 mpg US21.1 mpg UK14.4 L/100 km16.3 mpg US19.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.45 LC100 km25.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi37.74 LC100 mi40.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,010 L531 US gal442 UK gal2,160 L571 US gal475 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,518 LC/year3,780 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Is 340 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 63 V8

  • Has 68 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Has 132 km (82 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 85 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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