The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7G-TRONIC (11 - 13)

€ 42,000
Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) C 280
€ 79,300
 Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7G-TRONIC (11 - 13) C 63 AMG Performance Package
€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 79,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The C 280 is 5.5 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the C 63 AMG Performance Package.
C 280
C 63 AMG Performance Package
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
69.7
79.1
56.6
Blueprint Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7G-TRONIC (11 - 13)
70.7
79.1
69.7 in
Width
70.7 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.9 in
Height
56.6 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7G-TRONIC (11 - 13)
108.9
186.1
180.6 in
Length
186.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.9 in

Vehicle Weight

C 280
C 63 AMG Performance Package
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4817 lb
Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.48 %
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7G-TRONIC (11 - 13)

General

C 280
C 63 AMG Performance Package
W204
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

C 280
C 63 AMG Performance Package
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 156
M 272.948
Engine Code
M 156.985
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
480 hp
at 6800 rpm
C 280
228 hp
480 hp
C 63 AMG Performance Package
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
C 280
221 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
C 63 AMG Performance Package

Performance

C 280
C 63 AMG Performance Package
151 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

C 280

62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

C 63 AMG Performance Package

▶ REPLAY
15.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.95 lb/hp
C 280
15.81 lb/hp
7.95 lb/hp
C 63 AMG Performance Package

Fuel Economy / Emissions

C 280
C 63 AMG Performance Package
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
20 mpg
C 280
25 mpg
20 mpg
C 63 AMG Performance Package
18 mpg
city
13 mpg
33 mpg
highway
28 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
436 mi
Range
342 mi
C 280
436 mi
342 mi
C 63 AMG Performance Package
Environmental Impact
178.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
227.4 kWh
C 280
178.2 kWh
227.4 kWh
C 63 AMG Performance Package
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
451 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

C 280
C 63 AMG Performance Package
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data