Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) AMG C 63 S V8vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W204) · Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 V8

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

New comparison

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205)

AMG C 63 S V8

510 hp3982 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2015-2018
VS

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) · Facelift 2011

AMG C 63 V8

457 hp6208 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2011-2013

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) AMG C 63 S V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    510 hp
    380 kW
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,655 kg
    3,649 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    308 hp/t
    230 kW/t
    3.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.0 L/100 km
    21.4 mpg US
    25.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    786 km
    488 mi
  • Best overall score
    83/100
  • Best performance score
    87/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 63 S V8Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 V8
Power
510hp380kW
457hp341kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
1,655kg3,649lb
1,655kg3,649lb
Gross weight
2,180kg4,806lb
2,185kg4,817lb
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
34.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
38.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.0s
4.4s
0-200 km/h
11.1s
Calculated
12.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.8s
Calculated
4.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
18.2L/100 km12.9mpg US15.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.7s
Calculated
12.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
308hp/t230kW/t140hp/1000 lb
Calculated
276hp/t206kW/t125hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
423Nm/t283lb-ft/ton
Calculated
363Nm/t243lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
786km488mi
Calculated
550km342mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,982cc243cu in
6,208cc379cu in
Length
4,756mm187in
4,596mm181in
Width
1,839mm72in
1,770mm70in
Height
1,426mm56in
1,447mm57in
Wheelbase
2,840mm112in
2,760mm109in
Front track
1,609mm63in
-
Rear track
1,546mm61in
-
Trunk volume
435L
475L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
66L
CO2 emissions
195g/km
-

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) AMG C 63 S V8Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) AMG C 63 S V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 63 S V85,500-6,250 rpm1,750-4,500 rpm6,500 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 V86,800 rpm5,000 rpm7,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 63 S V8Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.8 s
4.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.0 s
4.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.1 s
12.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.8 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.9 s
10.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.7 s
12.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
205 km/h
127 mph
199 km/h
123 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 63 S V8
510 hp
380 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 V8
457 hp
341 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) AMG C 63 S V8 has 53 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 V8 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) AMG C 63 S V8: 53 hp (40 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 63 S V8
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG 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 (W205)AMG C 63 S V8
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG 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 (W205)AMG C 63 S V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG 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 (W205)AMG C 63 S V84.0 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 V84.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) AMG C 63 S V8 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 V8: 0.4 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 (W205)AMG C 63 S V8
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 V8
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) AMG C 63 S V8 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 V8: 3.6 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 (W205)AMG C 63 S V8
308 hp/t
230 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG 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 (W205)AMG C 63 S V8
786 km
488 mi
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 V8
550 km
342 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 63 S V8
510 hp
380 kW
4.0 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 V8
457 hp
341 kW
4.4 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 (W205)AMG C 63 S V8
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Length
4,756 mm
187.2 in
Height
1,426 mm
56.1 in
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 V8
Power
457 hp
341 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 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
4,596 mm
180.9 in
Height
1,447 mm
57.0 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 (W205)AMG C 63 S V8
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 V8
Power
457 hp
341 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) AMG C 63 S 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 (W205)AMG C 63 S V8
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
4.0 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 V8
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
4.4 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 (W205)AMG C 63 S V8
308 hp/t
230 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 V8
276 hp/t
206 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 63 S V8Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 V8
Power
510 hp
380 kW
457 hp
341 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.0 s
4.4 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
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
Fuel consumption
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Length
4,756 mm
187.2 in
Height
1,426 mm
56.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,596 mm
180.9 in
Height
1,447 mm
57.0 in
Range score
786 km
488 mi
550 km
342 mi
CO2 score
195 g/km
-
Trunk score
435 L
15.4 cu ft
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
308 hp/t
230 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
276 hp/t
206 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) AMG C 63 S V8Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 V8
Consumption8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK12 L/100 km19.6 mpg US23.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.70 LC100 km21.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.66 LC100 mi33.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal1,800 L476 US gal396 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,205 LC/year3,150 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) AMG C 63 S V8

  • Has 53 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 32 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 236 km (146 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Choose cars to compare

Brand
Model
Generation
Engine or modification
Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) AMG C 63 S V8
Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) AMG C 63 V8
Compare selected cars
2 vehicles selected

Popular comparisons

AMG C 63 S V8
AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8
VS
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 63 S V8vsMercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8
AMG C 63 V8
AMG C 63 V8
VS
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 V8vsMercedes-BenzC-class (W204)AMG C 63 V8
AMG C 63 S V8
AMG C 63 S V8
VS
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 63 S V8vsMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018AMG C 63 S V8
AMG C 63 V8
AMG C 63 V8
VS
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 V8vsMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 63 V8
AMG C 63 S V8
AMG C 63 S V8
VS
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 63 S V8vsMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)AMG C 63 S V8
AMG C 63 V8
AMG C 55 V8
VS
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 V8vsMercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004AMG C 55 V8
AMG C 63 S V8
AMG C 43
VS
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 63 S V8vsMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 43
AMG C 63 S V8
AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8
VS
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 63 S V8vsMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 AMG Edition 507 V8
AMG C 63 S V8
AMG C 63 S V8
VS
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 63 S V8vsMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018AMG C 63 S V8
AMG C 63 V8
AMG C 32 V6
VS
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 V8vsMercedes-BenzC-class (W203)AMG C 32 V6
AMG C 63 V8
AMG C 55 V8
VS
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 V8vsMercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 55 V8
AMG C 63 S V8
AMG C 36
VS
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 63 S V8vsMercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36
Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) AMG C 63 S V8 vs Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) · Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 V8 - car comparison - FastVsFaster