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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) · Facelift 2018 AMG C 63 S V8vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) · Facelift 2026 C 400e

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) · Facelift 2026

C 400e

258 hp1999 ccHybridAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2026-present

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
  • Largest trunk
    435 L
  • Best overall score
    85/100
  • Best performance score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018AMG C 63 S V8Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 400e
Power
510hp380kW
258hp192kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,680kg3,704lb
2,065kg4,553lb
Gross weight
2,180kg4,806lb
2,670kg5,886lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
305 km/h190 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
39.4s99% target: 302 km/h / 188 mph
Calculated
54.1s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.0s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
10.1s
Calculated
17.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.8s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg 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
13.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
304hp/t226kW/t138hp/1000 lb
Calculated
125hp/t93kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
417Nm/t279lb-ft/ton
Calculated
194Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
667km414mi
Calculated
641km398mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,982cc243cu in
1,999cc122cu in
Length
4,757mm187in
4,766mm188in
Width
1,839mm72in
1,820mm72in
Height
1,426mm56in
1,442mm57in
Wheelbase
2,840mm112in
2,865mm113in
Front track
1,609mm63in
1,581mm62in
Rear track-
1,583mm62in
Ground clearance
92mm4in
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Trunk volume
435L
315L
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) Facelift 2026 C 400ePowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 AMG C 63 S V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 400e: 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)Facelift 2026C 400e5,800 rpm2,000-3,200 rpm6,050 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)Facelift 2026C 400e
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.8 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.0 s
5.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.1 s
17.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
305 km/h190 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.8 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.8 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.5 s
13.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
216 km/h
134 mph
178 km/h
111 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)Facelift 2026C 400e
258 hp
192 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 AMG C 63 S V8 has 252 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 400e.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 400e and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 AMG C 63 S V8: 252 hp (188 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)Facelift 2026C 400e
400 Nm
295 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)Facelift 2026C 400e
2,065 kg
4,553 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)Facelift 2026C 400e
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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)Facelift 2026C 400e5.3 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) Facelift 2026 C 400e: 1.3 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)Facelift 2026C 400e
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 400e and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 AMG C 63 S V8: 2.1 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)Facelift 2026C 400e
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 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)Facelift 2026C 400e
641 km
398 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)Facelift 2026C 400e
258 hp
192 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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)Facelift 2026C 400e
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
315 L
11.1 cu ft
Length
4,766 mm
187.6 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 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)Facelift 2026C 400e
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 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)Facelift 2026C 400e
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
5.3 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)Facelift 2026C 400e
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 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 63 S V8Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)Facelift 2026C 400e
Power
510 hp
380 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.0 s
5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
305 km/h190 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
2,065 kg
4,553 lb
Fuel consumption
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 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
315 L
11.1 cu ft
Length
4,766 mm
187.6 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Range score
667 km
414 mi
641 km
398 mi
CO2 score
227 g/km
-
Trunk score
435 L
15.4 cu ft
315 L
11.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
304 hp/t
226 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 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 63 S V8Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) Facelift 2026 C 400e
Consumption9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.33 LC100 km13.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.88 LC100 mi21.97 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,599 LC/year2,048 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 252 hp more
  • Has 300 Nm more
  • Is 385 kg lighter
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 50 km/h (31 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 179 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 26 km (16 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 120 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
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

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