Performance Review: Mercedes C Class AMG Estate - [2007]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Mercedes C Class Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Mercedes C Class AMG Estate is the 7 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2007. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2008 Ariel Atom V8 500 and the 2007 Caparo T1 3.5l V8.This particular Mercedes C Class has a 6208cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

The C Class shares its Petrol V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the C Class's Rear Wheel Drive, Estate combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1795 kgs (3957 lbs) this makes the Mercedes C Class AMG Estate in the same weight category as the 2023 Lamborghini Revuelto 6.5 V12 Petrol Hybrid or the give or take 50kg.

The Mercedes C Class shares the same bhp with the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe S 4.0 V8 Turbo (467 bhp)

In terms of power the 6208cc 32V V8 engine produces 451 bhp (336 kW) @ 6800 rpm similar to the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe S 4.0 V8 Turbo (467 bhp) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne S 4.0 V8 Turbo (467 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V8 throws out 443 lb-ft (600.6 Nm) @ 5000 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (418 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne S 4.0 V8 Turbo (443 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Mercedes C Class you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2022 Lotus Emira First Edition 3.5 V6 Supercharged Auto (276.2 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Mercedes C Class.

The Mercedes C Class has a Power to weight ratio of 251.2 bhp per ton and 246.7 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2007 C Class competing with the 2022 Lotus Emira First Edition 3.5 V6 Supercharged Auto (276.2 bhp per ton) or the 2022 Lotus Emira First Edition 3.5 V6 Supercharged (276.2 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Mercedes C Class generating around 246.7 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 428 Super Cobra Drag Pack 4 Speed (271.6 lb-ft per ton) or the 1967 Pontiac GTO 6.6 Litre V8 HO (271.5 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 4.40 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 4.5 secs, this made the Mercedes C Class AMG Estate as fast as the 2023 Porsche Cayenne S 4.0 V8 Turbo (4.40 secs) the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe S 4.0 V8 Turbo (4.40 secs) the 2020 Bentley Bentayga 4.0 V8 Turbo (4.40 secs) the or the 2020 Maserati Quattroporte Trofeo 3.8 V8 Twin Turbo (4.40 secs). This Mercedes C Class AMG Estate is also faster than the 2022 BMW i7 xDrive60 (4.50 secs) the 2021 BMW 2 Series M240i xDrive 3.0 Turbo F23 (4.50 secs) the 2021 Rolls-Royce Ghost Black Badge 6.6 V12 Twin turbo (4.50 secs) the and the 2021 BMW 2 Series M240i xDrive Cabrio 3.0 Turbo F23 (4.50 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the C Class and the 2012 BMW 1 Series M135i F20

When talking about the performance of the Mercedes C Class on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 13.07 secs @ 104.7 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2012 BMW 1 Series M135i F20 (13.01 secs), the 2021 KIA K5 GT 2.5 Turbo (13.01 secs), and the 1998 Jaguar XK R Coupe 4.0 V8 Supercharged (13.02 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2007 version of the Mercedes C Class AMG Estate has a maximum speed of 155mph.

Top Speed of the 2007 C Class equals the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2007 Mercedes C Class AMG Estate then how about the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph), the 2022 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 (166 mph), or the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 5.0 V8 (166 mph).

Related Links:

2007 C Class Rivals List.

A Brief History of Mercedes

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