Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205)
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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) AMG C 450 V6 · Stage 2vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) AMG C 450 V6 · Stage 3vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) AMG C 450 V6 · Stage 1vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) AMG C 450 V6
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
New comparisonMercedes-Benz C-class (W205)
AMG C 450 V6 (Stage 3)
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AMG C 450 V6 (Stage 1)
Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205)
AMG C 450 V6
Comparison overview
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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) AMG C 450 V6 (Stage 2) 477 hp
- Fastest top speed295 km/h183 mph Unrestricted280 km/h174 mph Restricted
- Lightest1,615 kg3,560 lb
- Lowest combined fuel consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption10.3 L/100 km22.8 mpg US27.4 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions183 g/km
- Best economy score86/100
- Best practicality score77/100
Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) AMG C 450 V6 (Stage 3) 551 hp
- Quickest 0-100 km/h3.8 s
- Most powerful551 hp411 kW
- Highest torque806 Nm594 lb-ft
- Best power-to-weight341 hp/t254 kW/t2.9 kg/hp
- Best overall score86/100
- Best performance score90/100
Specification comparison
| Model | Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 450 V6 (Stage 2)477 hp | Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 450 V6 (Stage 3)551 hp | Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 450 V6 (Stage 1)433 hp | Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 450 V6367 hp |
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| Power | 477hp356kW+110 hp | 551hp411kW+184 hp | 433hp323kW+66 hp | 367hp274kW |
| Torque | 702Nm518lb-ft+182 Nm | 806Nm594lb-ft+286 Nm | 634Nm468lb-ft+114 Nm | 520Nm384lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,615kg3,560lb | 1,615kg3,560lb | 1,615kg3,560lb | 1,615kg3,560lb |
| Gross weight | 2,225kg4,905lb | 2,225kg4,905lb | 2,225kg4,905lb | 2,225kg4,905lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 295 km/h183 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph Calculated | 292 km/h 181 mph | 273 km/h 170 mph | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 40.8s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph-5.5 s Calculated | 34.7s99% target: 289 km/h / 180 mph-11.6 s Calculated | 40.9s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph-5.3 s Calculated | 46.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.2s-0.7 s | 3.8s-1.1 s | 4.4s-0.5 s | 4.9s |
| 0-200 km/h | 10.8s-3.5 s Calculated | 9.7s-4.7 s Calculated | 12.3s-2.0 s Calculated | 14.3s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.0s-0.7 s Calculated | 3.7s-1.0 s Calculated | 4.2s-0.5 s Calculated | 4.7s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK | 7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK | 7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK | 7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK | 10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK | 10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK | 10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK | 6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK | 6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK | 6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 11.8s-1.0 s Calculated | 11.3s-1.5 s Calculated | 12.2s-0.6 s Calculated | 12.8s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 295hp/t220kW/t134hp/1000 lb Calculated | 341hp/t254kW/t155hp/1000 lb Calculated | 268hp/t200kW/t122hp/1000 lb Calculated | 227hp/t169kW/t103hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 435Nm/t291lb-ft/ton Calculated | 499Nm/t334lb-ft/ton Calculated | 393Nm/t263lb-ft/ton Calculated | 322Nm/t215lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Displacement | 2,996cc183cu in | 2,996cc183cu in | 2,996cc183cu in | 2,996cc183cu in |
| Length | 4,756mm187in | 4,756mm187in | 4,756mm187in | 4,756mm187in |
| Width | 1,839mm72in | 1,839mm72in | 1,839mm72in | 1,839mm72in |
| Height | 1,426mm56in | 1,426mm56in | 1,426mm56in | 1,426mm56in |
| Wheelbase | 2,840mm112in | 2,840mm112in | 2,840mm112in | 2,840mm112in |
| Front track | 1,609mm63in | 1,609mm63in | 1,609mm63in | 1,609mm63in |
| Rear track | 1,546mm61in | 1,546mm61in | 1,546mm61in | 1,546mm61in |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| CO2 emissions | 183g/km | 183g/km | 183g/km | 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 450 V6 (Stage 2) 477 hp: Power / Torque
- Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) AMG C 450 V6 (Stage 3) 551 hp: Power / Torque
- Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) AMG C 450 V6 (Stage 1) 433 hp: Power / Torque
- Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) AMG C 450 V6 367 hp: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
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| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 450 V6 (Stage 2)477 hp | 5,500-6,000 rpm | 2,000-4,200 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 450 V6 (Stage 3)551 hp | 5,500-6,000 rpm | 2,000-4,200 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 450 V6 (Stage 1)433 hp | 5,500-6,000 rpm | 2,000-4,200 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 450 V6367 hp | 5,500-6,000 rpm | 2,000-4,200 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 450 V6 (Stage 2)477 hp | Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 450 V6 (Stage 3)551 hp | Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 450 V6 (Stage 1)433 hp | Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 450 V6367 hp |
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| Acceleration checkpoints | ||||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 4.0 s | 3.7 s | 4.2 s | 4.7 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 4.2 s | 3.8 s | 4.4 s | 4.9 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 10.8 s | 9.7 s | 12.3 s | 14.3 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 295 km/h183 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph Likely limited | 292 km/h 181 mph | 273 km/h 170 mph | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Likely limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||||
60 ft 18 m | 2.3 s | 2.2 s | 2.3 s | 2.4 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.5 s | 5.2 s | 5.6 s | 5.8 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 7.9 s | 7.6 s | 8.2 s | 8.5 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 10.0 s | 9.6 s | 10.4 s | 10.9 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 11.8 s | 11.3 s | 12.2 s | 12.8 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 210 km/h 130 mph | 218 km/h 135 mph | 199 km/h 124 mph | 189 km/h 118 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
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| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 450 V6 (Stage 2)477 hp | 477 hp 356 kW |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 450 V6 (Stage 3)551 hp | 551 hp 411 kW |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 450 V6 (Stage 1)433 hp | 433 hp 323 kW |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 450 V6367 hp | 367 hp 274 kW |
Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) AMG C 450 V6 (Stage 3) 551 hp has 184 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) AMG C 450 V6 367 hp.
The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) AMG C 450 V6 367 hp and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) AMG C 450 V6 (Stage 3) 551 hp: 184 hp (137 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 450 V6 (Stage 2)477 hp | 702 Nm 518 lb-ft |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 450 V6 (Stage 3)551 hp | 806 Nm 594 lb-ft |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 450 V6 (Stage 1)433 hp | 634 Nm 468 lb-ft |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 450 V6367 hp | 520 Nm 384 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
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| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 450 V6 (Stage 2)477 hp | 1,615 kg 3,560 lb |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 450 V6 (Stage 3)551 hp | 1,615 kg 3,560 lb |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 450 V6 (Stage 1)433 hp | 1,615 kg 3,560 lb |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 450 V6367 hp | 1,615 kg 3,560 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
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| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 450 V6 (Stage 2)477 hp | Unrestricted 295 km/h183 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 450 V6 (Stage 3)551 hp | 292 km/h 181 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 450 V6 (Stage 1)433 hp | 273 km/h 170 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 450 V6367 hp | 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
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) AMG C 450 V6 (Stage 3) 551 hp and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) AMG C 450 V6 367 hp: 1.1 s.
The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) AMG C 450 V6 (Stage 2) 477 hp and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) AMG C 450 V6 (Stage 1) 433 hp, separated by only 0.3 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
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| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 450 V6 (Stage 2)477 hp | 7.9 L/100 km 29.8 mpg US 35.8 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 450 V6 (Stage 3)551 hp | 7.9 L/100 km 29.8 mpg US 35.8 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 450 V6 (Stage 1)433 hp | 7.9 L/100 km 29.8 mpg US 35.8 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 450 V6367 hp | 7.9 L/100 km 29.8 mpg US 35.8 mpg UK |
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
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| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 450 V6 (Stage 2)477 hp | 295 hp/t 220 kW/t 3.4 kg/hp |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 450 V6 (Stage 3)551 hp | 341 hp/t 254 kW/t 2.9 kg/hp |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 450 V6 (Stage 1)433 hp | 268 hp/t 200 kW/t 3.7 kg/hp |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 450 V6367 hp | 227 hp/t 169 kW/t 4.4 kg/hp |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
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| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 450 V6 (Stage 2)477 hp | 477 hp 356 kW | 4.2 s | Unrestricted 295 km/h183 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 450 V6 (Stage 3)551 hp | 551 hp 411 kW | 3.8 s | 292 km/h 181 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 450 V6 (Stage 1)433 hp | 433 hp 323 kW | 4.4 s | 273 km/h 170 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 450 V6367 hp | 367 hp 274 kW | 4.9 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 450 V6 (Stage 2)477 hp |
| 7.9 L/100 km 29.8 mpg US 35.8 mpg UK | ||||||
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 450 V6 (Stage 3)551 hp |
| 7.9 L/100 km 29.8 mpg US 35.8 mpg UK | ||||||
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 450 V6 (Stage 1)433 hp |
| 7.9 L/100 km 29.8 mpg US 35.8 mpg UK | ||||||
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 450 V6367 hp |
| 7.9 L/100 km 29.8 mpg US 35.8 mpg UK | ||||||
Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) AMG C 450 V6 (Stage 3) 551 hp 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 |
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| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 450 V6 (Stage 2)477 hp | 7.9 L/100 km 29.8 mpg US 35.8 mpg UK | 4.2 s |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 450 V6 (Stage 3)551 hp | 7.9 L/100 km 29.8 mpg US 35.8 mpg UK | 3.8 s |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 450 V6 (Stage 1)433 hp | 7.9 L/100 km 29.8 mpg US 35.8 mpg UK | 4.4 s |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 450 V6367 hp | 7.9 L/100 km 29.8 mpg US 35.8 mpg UK | 4.9 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 450 V6 (Stage 2)477 hp | 295 hp/t 220 kW/t 3.4 kg/hp | 7.9 L/100 km 29.8 mpg US 35.8 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 450 V6 (Stage 3)551 hp | 341 hp/t 254 kW/t 2.9 kg/hp | 7.9 L/100 km 29.8 mpg US 35.8 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 450 V6 (Stage 1)433 hp | 268 hp/t 200 kW/t 3.7 kg/hp | 7.9 L/100 km 29.8 mpg US 35.8 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 450 V6367 hp | 227 hp/t 169 kW/t 4.4 kg/hp | 7.9 L/100 km 29.8 mpg US 35.8 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 450 V6 (Stage 2)477 hp | Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 450 V6 (Stage 3)551 hp | Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 450 V6 (Stage 1)433 hp | Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 450 V6367 hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 477 hp 356 kW | 551 hp 411 kW | 433 hp 323 kW | 367 hp 274 kW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 702 Nm 518 lb-ft | 806 Nm 594 lb-ft | 634 Nm 468 lb-ft | 520 Nm 384 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 4.2 s | 3.8 s | 4.4 s | 4.9 s | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 295 km/h183 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph | 292 km/h 181 mph | 273 km/h 170 mph | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,615 kg 3,560 lb | 1,615 kg 3,560 lb | 1,615 kg 3,560 lb | 1,615 kg 3,560 lb | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 7.9 L/100 km 29.8 mpg US 35.8 mpg UK | 7.9 L/100 km 29.8 mpg US 35.8 mpg UK | 7.9 L/100 km 29.8 mpg US 35.8 mpg UK | 7.9 L/100 km 29.8 mpg US 35.8 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| CO2 score | 183 g/km | 183 g/km | 183 g/km | 183 g/km | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 295 hp/t 220 kW/t 3.4 kg/hp | 341 hp/t 254 kW/t 2.9 kg/hp | 268 hp/t 200 kW/t 3.7 kg/hp | 227 hp/t 169 kW/t 4.4 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) AMG C 450 V6 (Stage 2) 477 hp | Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) AMG C 450 V6 (Stage 3) 551 hp | Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) AMG C 450 V6 (Stage 1) 433 hp | Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) AMG C 450 V6 367 hp |
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| Consumption | 7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK | 7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK | 7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK | 7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 13.83 LC100 km | 13.83 LC100 km | 13.83 LC100 km | 13.83 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 22.25 LC100 mi | 22.25 LC100 mi | 22.25 LC100 mi | 22.25 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal | 1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal | 1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal | 1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,074 LC/year | 2,074 LC/year | 2,074 LC/year | 2,074 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) AMG C 450 V6 (Stage 2) 477 hp
- Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
Pros
- Highest top speed
- Lightest
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
Cons
- Highest CO2 emissions
Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) AMG C 450 V6 (Stage 3) 551 hp
- Has 73 hp more
- Has 104 Nm more
- Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 45 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Best power-to-weight ratio
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