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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) · Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 V8vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) · Facelift 2026 C 200d

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

AMG C 63 V8

457 hp6208 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2011-2013
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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) · Facelift 2026

C 200d

163 hp1992 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2026-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 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)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 V8Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200d
Power
457hp341kW
163hp122kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,655kg3,649lb
1,730kg3,814lb
Gross weight
2,185kg4,817lb
2,350kg5,181lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
37.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
72.3s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
12.3s
Calculated
31.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.2L/100 km12.9mpg US15.5mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
12.2s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
276hp/t206kW/t125hp/1000 lb
Calculated
94hp/t70kW/t43hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
363Nm/t243lb-ft/ton
Calculated
220Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
550km342mi
Calculated
1,320km820mi
Calculated
Displacement
6,208cc379cu in
1,992cc122cu in
Length
4,596mm181in
4,766mm188in
Width
1,770mm70in
1,820mm72in
Height
1,447mm57in
1,438mm57in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,865mm113in
Front track-
1,582mm62in
Rear track-
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) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 V8Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 200dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 200d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 V86,800 rpm5,000 rpm7,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200d3,200-4,400 rpm1,600-2,800 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 V8Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.3 s
31.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
228 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.3 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.2 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
199 km/h
124 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 V8
457 hp
341 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200d
163 hp
122 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 V8 has 294 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 200d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 200d and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 V8: 294 hp (219 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 V8
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200d
380 Nm
280 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 V8
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200d
1,730 kg
3,814 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)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200d
228 km/h
142 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)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 V84.4 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200d8.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 V8 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 200d: 3.7 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)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 V8
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200d
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 200d and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 V8: 7.0 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)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 V8
276 hp/t
206 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200d
94 hp/t
70 kW/t
10.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 V8
550 km
342 mi
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200d
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)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 V8
457 hp
341 kW
4.4 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200d
163 hp
122 kW
8.1 s
228 km/h
142 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)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
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200d
Power
163 hp
122 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 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)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-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200d
Power
163 hp
122 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) Facelift 2011 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)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 V8
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
4.4 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200d
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
8.1 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)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
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200d
94 hp/t
70 kW/t
10.6 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)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 V8Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 200d
Power
457 hp
341 kW
163 hp
122 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
8.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
1,730 kg
3,814 lb
Fuel consumption
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 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
4,596 mm
180.9 in
Height
1,447 mm
57.0 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
550 km
342 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
94 hp/t
70 kW/t
10.6 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) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 V8Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 200d
Consumption12 L/100 km19.6 mpg US23.5 mpg UK5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.00 LC100 km8.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.80 LC100 mi14.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,800 L476 US gal396 UK gal750 L198 US gal165 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,150 LC/year1,313 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 V8

  • Has 294 hp more
  • Has 220 Nm more
  • Is 75 kg lighter
  • Is 3.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 37 km/h (23 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 182 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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