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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) · Facelift 2018 AMG C 43 V6vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 400 V6

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) · Facelift 2018

AMG C 43 V6

390 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2018-2021
VS

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205)

C 400 V6

333 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2014-2016

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 AMG C 43 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    390 hp
    291 kW
  • Highest torque
    520 Nm
    384 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    239 hp/t
    178 kW/t
    4.2 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    76/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 400 V6

  • Lightest
    1,570 kg
    3,461 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.2 L/100 km
    23.1 mpg US
    27.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    846 km
    526 mi
  • Best economy score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V6Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 400 V6
Power
390hp291kW
333hp248kW
Torque
520Nm384lb-ft
480Nm354lb-ft
Curb weight
1,630kg3,594lb
1,570kg3,461lb
Gross weight
2,225kg4,905lb
2,210kg4,872lb
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
42.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
50.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
13.5s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.5s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
239hp/t178kW/t109hp/1000 lb
Calculated
212hp/t158kW/t96hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
319Nm/t213lb-ft/ton
Calculated
306Nm/t205lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
710km441mi
Calculated
846km526mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
4,699mm185in
4,686mm184in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,429mm56in
1,442mm57in
Wheelbase
2,840mm112in
2,840mm112in
Front track
1,602mm63in
1,588mm63in
Rear track
1,558mm61in
1,570mm62in
Ground clearance
90mm4in
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Trunk volume
480L
480L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
66L
CO2 emissions
213g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 AMG C 43 V6Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 400 V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 AMG C 43 V6: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 400 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V66,100 rpm2,500-5,000 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 400 V65,250-6,000 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V6Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 400 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.5 s
15.5 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
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
13.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
193 km/h
120 mph
185 km/h
115 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V6
390 hp
291 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 400 V6
333 hp
248 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 AMG C 43 V6 has 57 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 400 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 400 V6 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 AMG C 43 V6: 57 hp (43 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V6
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 400 V6
480 Nm
354 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V6
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 400 V6
1,570 kg
3,461 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)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V6
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 400 V6
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)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V64.7 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 400 V65.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 AMG C 43 V6 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 400 V6: 0.5 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)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V6
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 400 V6
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 400 V6 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 AMG C 43 V6: 1.5 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)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V6
239 hp/t
178 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 400 V6
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V6
710 km
441 mi
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 400 V6
846 km
526 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V6
390 hp
291 kW
4.7 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 400 V6
333 hp
248 kW
5.2 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)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V6
Power
390 hp
291 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,699 mm
185.0 in
Height
1,429 mm
56.3 in
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 400 V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 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)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V6
Power
390 hp
291 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 400 V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 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.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V6
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
4.7 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 400 V6
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
5.2 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)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V6
239 hp/t
178 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 400 V6
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V6Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 400 V6
Power
390 hp
291 kW
333 hp
248 kW
Torque
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
Fuel consumption
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,699 mm
185.0 in
Height
1,429 mm
56.3 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Range score
710 km
441 mi
846 km
526 mi
CO2 score
213 g/km
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Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
239 hp/t
178 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 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 (W205) Facelift 2018 AMG C 43 V6Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 400 V6
Consumption9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.28 LC100 km13.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.19 LC100 mi21.97 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,441 LC/year2,048 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 AMG C 43 V6

  • Has 57 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 27 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 400 V6

  • Is 60 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 136 km (85 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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