2012 Mercedes-Benz C 250 CDI Coupe vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Estate

To start off, both 2012 Mercedes-Benz C 250 CDI Coupe and 2012 Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Estate were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Estate (454 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz C 250 CDI Coupe. (203 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Estate should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz C 250 CDI Coupe.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Estate (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mercedes-Benz C 250 CDI Coupe. (500 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mercedes-Benz C 250 CDI Coupe.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Mercedes-Benz C 250 CDI Coupe 2012 Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Estate
Make Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz
Model C C
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type Coupe Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2143 cc 6200 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 203 HP 454 HP
Engine RPM 4200 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 500 Nm 600 Nm
Torque RPM 1600 RPM 5000 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Top Speed 230 km/hour 250 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 7.3 seconds 4.6 seconds
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type 7-speed shiftable automatic 7-speed shiftable automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 4606 mm 4606 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1796 mm
Vehicle Height 1459 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2760 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 66 L 66 L


 

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