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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) · Facelift 2018 AMG C 63 S V8vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) AMG C 43

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

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

AMG C 63 S V8

510 hp3982 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2018-2021
VS

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206)

AMG C 43

408 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2022-2024

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 AMG C 63 S V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    305 km/h
    190 mph Unrestricted
    290 km/h
    180 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    510 hp
    380 kW
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,680 kg
    3,704 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    304 hp/t
    226 kW/t
    3.3 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    667 km
    414 mi
  • Best overall score
    85/100
  • Best performance score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018AMG C 63 S V8Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 43
Power
510hp380kW
408hp304kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,680kg3,704lb
1,735kg3,825lb
Gross weight
2,180kg4,806lb
2,350kg5,181lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
305 km/h190 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
39.8s99% target: 302 km/h / 188 mph
Calculated
41.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.0s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
10.1s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.8s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
11.5s
Calculated
12.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
304hp/t226kW/t138hp/1000 lb
Calculated
235hp/t175kW/t107hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
417Nm/t279lb-ft/ton
Calculated
288Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
667km414mi
Calculated
538km334mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,982cc243cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,757mm187in
4,791mm189in
Width
1,839mm72in
1,824mm72in
Height
1,426mm56in
1,450mm57in
Wheelbase
2,840mm112in
2,865mm113in
Front track
1,609mm63in
1,591mm63in
Rear track-
1,602mm63in
Ground clearance
92mm4in
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Trunk volume
435L
455L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
50L
CO2 emissions
227g/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 63 S V8Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) AMG C 43PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 AMG C 63 S V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) AMG C 43: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018AMG C 63 S V85,500-6,250 rpm2,000-4,500 rpm6,500 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 436,750 rpm5,000 rpm7,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018AMG C 63 S V8Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 43
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.8 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.0 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.1 s
13.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
305 km/h190 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 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
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.8 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.8 s
10.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.5 s
12.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
216 km/h
134 mph
195 km/h
121 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018AMG C 63 S V8
510 hp
380 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 43
408 hp
304 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 AMG C 63 S V8 has 102 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) AMG C 43.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) AMG C 43 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 AMG C 63 S V8: 102 hp (76 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 63 S V8
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 43
500 Nm
369 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 63 S V8
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 43
1,735 kg
3,825 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 63 S V8
Unrestricted
305 km/h190 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 43
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 63 S V84.0 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 434.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 AMG C 63 S V8 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) AMG C 43: 0.6 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 63 S V8
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 43
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) AMG C 43 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 AMG C 63 S V8: 0.6 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)Facelift 2018AMG C 63 S V8
304 hp/t
226 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 43
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 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 63 S V8
667 km
414 mi
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 43
538 km
334 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 63 S V8
510 hp
380 kW
4.0 s
Unrestricted
305 km/h190 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 43
408 hp
304 kW
4.6 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 63 S V8
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
305 km/h190 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Length
4,757 mm
187.3 in
Height
1,426 mm
56.1 in
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 43
Power
408 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,791 mm
188.6 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 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 63 S V8
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
305 km/h190 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 43
Power
408 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 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-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 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)Facelift 2018AMG C 63 S V8
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
4.0 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 43
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
4.6 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 63 S V8
304 hp/t
226 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 43
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018AMG C 63 S V8Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 43
Power
510 hp
380 kW
408 hp
304 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.0 s
4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
305 km/h190 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
Fuel consumption
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Length
4,757 mm
187.3 in
Height
1,426 mm
56.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,791 mm
188.6 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Range score
667 km
414 mi
538 km
334 mi
CO2 score
227 g/km
-
Trunk score
435 L
15.4 cu ft
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
304 hp/t
226 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 AMG C 63 S V8Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) AMG C 43
Consumption9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.33 LC100 km16.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.88 LC100 mi26.19 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,599 LC/year2,441 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 AMG C 63 S V8

  • Has 102 hp more
  • Has 200 Nm more
  • Is 55 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 40 km/h (25 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 68 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 129 km (80 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) AMG C 43

  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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