The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
€ 77,100

€ 39,800

€ 77,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,800
ⓘ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 63 AMG Performance Plus is 5.5 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.2 inches lower than the C 280.
C 63 AMG Performance Plus
C 280
56.6
70.7
79.1
56.9
69.7
79.1
70.7 in
Width
69.7 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.6 in
Height
56.9 in
108.9
186.1
108.7
180.6
186.1 in
Length
180.6 in
108.9 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
C 63 AMG Performance Plus
C 280
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
8.97 %

General
C 63 AMG Performance Plus
C 280
W204
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
C 63 AMG Performance Plus
C 280
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 156
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
M 156.985
Engine Code
M 272.947


4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
480 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
C 63 AMG Performance Plus
480 hp
228 hp
C 280
443 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
C 63 AMG Performance Plus
443 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
C 280
Performance
C 63 AMG Performance Plus
C 280
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec

C 63 AMG Performance Plus
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

C 280
▶ REPLAY
7.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.23 lb/hp
C 63 AMG Performance Plus
7.95 lb/hp
15.23 lb/hp
C 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
C 63 AMG Performance Plus
C 280
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
26 mpg
C 63 AMG Performance Plus
18 mpg
26 mpg
C 280
11 mpg
city
18 mpg
26 mpg
highway
34 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
306 mi
Range
446 mi
C 63 AMG Performance Plus
306 mi
446 mi
C 280
Environmental Impact
253.8 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).
174.3 kWh
C 63 AMG Performance Plus
253.8 kWh
174.3 kWh
C 280
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
C 63 AMG Performance Plus
C 280
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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