The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon (07 - 09) vs. Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 39,200
€ 79,000
€ 39,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 79,000
ⓘ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 Station Wagon is 4.3 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon.
C 280 Station Wagon
C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
57.4
69.7
79.1
57
70.7
79.1
69.7 in
Width
70.7 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
57.4 in
Height
57 in
108.7
181.1
108.9
185.5
181.1 in
Length
185.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.9 in
Vehicle Weight
C 280 Station Wagon
C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5016 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
10.87 %
General
C 280 Station Wagon
C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
S204
Generation
S204
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
C 280 Station Wagon
C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
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 272.947
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 Station Wagon
228 hp
480 hp
C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
C 280 Station Wagon
221 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
Performance
C 280 Station Wagon
C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
150 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
C 280 Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
▶ REPLAY
15.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.24 lb/hp
C 280 Station Wagon
15.47 lb/hp
8.24 lb/hp
C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
C 280 Station Wagon
C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
17 mpg
C 280 Station Wagon
25 mpg
17 mpg
C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
17 mpg
city
12 mpg
34 mpg
highway
25 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
436 mi
Range
301 mi
C 280 Station Wagon
436 mi
301 mi
C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
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).
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).
257.7 kWh
C 280 Station Wagon
178.2 kWh
257.7 kWh
C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
509 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
C 280 Station Wagon
C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft
