Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205)
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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) AMG C 43 V6vsVolvo S60 II · Facelift 2013 Polestar 2.0 T6
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Comparison overview
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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) AMG C 43 V6
- Quickest 0-100 km/h4.7 s
- Fastest top speed265 km/h165 mph Unrestricted250 km/h155 mph Restricted
- Most powerful367 hp274 kW
- Highest torque520 Nm384 lb-ft
- Lightest1,615 kg3,560 lb
- Best power-to-weight227 hp/t169 kW/t4.4 kg/hp
- Best overall score75/100
- Best performance score74/100
- Best practicality score77/100
Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 Polestar 2.0 T6
- Lowest combined fuel consumption7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK
- Best estimated range865 km538 mi
- Best economy score86/100
Specification comparison
| Model | Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 43 V6 | VolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 2.0 T6 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 367hp274kW | 367hp274kW |
| Torque | 520Nm384lb-ft | 470Nm347lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,615kg3,560lb | 1,676kg3,695lb |
| Gross weight | 2,225kg4,905lb | 2,180kg4,806lb |
| 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 | 44.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated | 45.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.7s | 4.7s |
| 0-200 km/h | 13.8s Calculated | 13.9s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.5s Calculated | 4.5s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK | 7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK | 10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK | 6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 12.6s Calculated | 12.6s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 227hp/t169kW/t103hp/1000 lb Calculated | 219hp/t163kW/t99hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 322Nm/t215lb-ft/ton Calculated | 280Nm/t188lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 825km513mi Calculated | 865km538mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 2,996cc183cu in | 1,969cc120cu in |
| Length | 4,756mm187in | 4,635mm182in |
| Width | 1,839mm72in | 1,865mm73in |
| Height | 1,426mm56in | 1,484mm58in |
| Wheelbase | 2,840mm112in | 2,776mm109in |
| Front track | 1,609mm63in | 1,578mm62in |
| Rear track | 1,546mm61in | 1,575mm62in |
| Ground clearance | - | 124mm5in |
| Trunk volume | - | 380L |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 66L | 68L |
| CO2 emissions | 183g/km | - |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) AMG C 43 V6: Power / Torque
- Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 Polestar 2.0 T6: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 43 V6 | 5,500-6,000 rpm | 2,000-4,200 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
| VolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 2.0 T6 | 6,000 rpm | 3,100-5,100 rpm | 7,000 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 43 V6 | VolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 2.0 T6 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 4.5 s | 4.5 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 4.7 s | 4.7 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 13.8 s | 13.9 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 | 2.3 s | 2.3 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.7 s | 5.7 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.4 s | 8.4 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 10.7 s | 10.7 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 12.6 s | 12.6 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 192 km/h 119 mph | 191 km/h 118 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 43 V6 | 367 hp 274 kW |
| VolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 2.0 T6 | 367 hp 274 kW |
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 43 V6 | 520 Nm 384 lb-ft |
| VolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 2.0 T6 | 470 Nm 347 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 43 V6 | 1,615 kg 3,560 lb |
| VolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 2.0 T6 | 1,676 kg 3,695 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 43 V6 | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| VolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 2.0 T6 | 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 43 V6 | 4.7 s |
| VolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 2.0 T6 | 4.7 s |
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 43 V6 | 8.0 L/100 km 29.4 mpg US 35.3 mpg UK |
| VolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 2.0 T6 | 7.8 L/100 km 30.2 mpg US 36.2 mpg UK |
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 43 V6 | 227 hp/t 169 kW/t 4.4 kg/hp |
| VolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 2.0 T6 | 219 hp/t 163 kW/t 4.6 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 43 V6 | 825 km 513 mi |
| VolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 2.0 T6 | 865 km 538 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 43 V6 | 367 hp 274 kW | 4.7 s | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| VolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 2.0 T6 | 367 hp 274 kW | 4.7 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.
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 43 V6 |
| 8.0 L/100 km 29.4 mpg US 35.3 mpg UK | ||||||
| VolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 2.0 T6 |
| 7.8 L/100 km 30.2 mpg US 36.2 mpg UK | ||||||
Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) AMG C 43 V6 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 43 V6 | 8.0 L/100 km 29.4 mpg US 35.3 mpg UK | 4.7 s |
| VolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 2.0 T6 | 7.8 L/100 km 30.2 mpg US 36.2 mpg UK | 4.7 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
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| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 43 V6 | 227 hp/t 169 kW/t 4.4 kg/hp | 8.0 L/100 km 29.4 mpg US 35.3 mpg UK |
| VolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 2.0 T6 | 219 hp/t 163 kW/t 4.6 kg/hp | 7.8 L/100 km 30.2 mpg US 36.2 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 43 V6 | VolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 2.0 T6 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 367 hp 274 kW | 367 hp 274 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 520 Nm 384 lb-ft | 470 Nm 347 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 4.7 s | 4.7 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,615 kg 3,560 lb | 1,676 kg 3,695 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 8.0 L/100 km 29.4 mpg US 35.3 mpg UK | 7.8 L/100 km 30.2 mpg US 36.2 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 825 km 513 mi | 865 km 538 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 183 g/km | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | - | 380 L 13.4 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 227 hp/t 169 kW/t 4.4 kg/hp | 219 hp/t 163 kW/t 4.6 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) AMG C 43 V6 | Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 Polestar 2.0 T6 |
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| Consumption | 8 L/100 km29.4 mpg US35.3 mpg UK | 7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 14.00 LC100 km | 13.65 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 22.53 LC100 mi | 21.97 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,200 L317 US gal264 UK gal | 1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,100 LC/year | 2,048 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) AMG C 43 V6
- Has 50 Nm more
- Is 61 kg lighter
- Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Highest combined fuel consumption
Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 Polestar 2.0 T6
- Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 40 km (25 mi) more estimated range
Pros
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best estimated range
Cons
- Heaviest
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