The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 63 AMG Coupé SPEEDSHIFT MCT (16 - 18) vs. Mazda RX-8 High-Power (09 - 10)
€ 78,300

€ 38,200

€ 78,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 63 AMG Coupé is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 11 inches longer, 4.2 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Mazda RX-8 High-Power.
Mercedes C 63 AMG Coupé
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
55.1
73.9
79.4
52.8
69.7
77.6
73.9 in
Width
69.7 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
55.1 in
Height
52.8 in
111.8
187
106.3
176
187 in
Length
176 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 63 AMG Coupé
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
3935 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4751 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb

Weight Difference:
871 lb
22.13 %

General
Mercedes C 63 AMG Coupé
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
C205
Generation
SE
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 63 AMG Coupé
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
2-cylinder rotary engine (Wankel engine) (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 177
Engine Series
M 177.980
Engine Code

4
Valves
0
8
Cylinders
2
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
469 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 8200 rpm
Mercedes C 63 AMG Coupé
469 hp
228 hp
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
479 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
156 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 63 AMG Coupé
479 lb‑ft
156 lb‑ft
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Performance
Mercedes C 63 AMG Coupé
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 63 AMG Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda RX-8 High-Power
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8.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.44 lb/hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG Coupé
8.39 lb/hp
13.44 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 63 AMG Coupé
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Mercedes C 63 AMG Coupé
27 mpg
20 mpg
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
21 mpg
city
15 mpg
34 mpg
highway
26 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
477 mi
Range
351 mi
Mercedes C 63 AMG Coupé
477 mi
351 mi
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Environmental Impact
162.9 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).
217.9 kWh
Mercedes C 63 AMG Coupé
162.9 kWh
217.9 kWh
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
481 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 63 AMG Coupé
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
2
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
816 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data