Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG vs Ford Shelby Mustang GT350
| Category | C 63 AMG | Shelby Mustang GT350 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 6.2 l V8 | 5.2 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 457 / 451 | 533 / 526 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 600 / 443 | 582 / 429 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1798 / 3964 | 1724 / 3801 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 254 / 251 | 309 / 305 |
| Average price | €74,000 | €80,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | C 63 AMG | Shelby Mustang GT350 |
|---|---|---|
| Motortrend Figure-8 | 0:24.90 | 0:23.60 |
| Hockenheim Short | 1:15.20 | 1:12.10 |
Acceleration (mph)
| Speed & distance | C 63 AMG | Shelby Mustang GT350 |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 30 mph | 1.6 s | 1.9 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 3.9 s | 4.0 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 9.2 s | 8.7 s |
| 0 - 130 mph | 17.1 s | 15.0 s |
| 0 - 140 mph | 20.4 s | 19.1 s |
| 0 - 150 mph | 22.8 s | 22.0 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 8.9 s @ 96.3 mph | 9.0 s @ 96.3 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 12.3 s @ 116.2 mph | 12.3 s @ 117.0 mph |
Acceleration (kph)
| Speed & distance | C 63 AMG | Shelby Mustang GT350 |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.6 s | 1.9 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 2.1 s | 2.1 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.2 s | 3.4 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.4 s | 4.6 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 6.9 s | 6.7 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 9.2 s | 9.1 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 11.4 s | 12.4 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 14.0 s | 13.9 s |
| 1000 m | 22.7 s | 22.5 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 3.9 s | 4.4 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 6.2 s | 5.9 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 8.3 s | 13.1 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 7.9 s | 8.5 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 12.2 s | 11.5 s |
Braking distance
| Speed | C 63 AMG | Shelby Mustang GT350 |
|---|---|---|
| 100 kph - 0 | 35 m (114 ft) | 33 m (110 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 144 m (473 ft) | 130 m (427 ft) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 31 m (103 ft) | 29 m (95 ft) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 47 m (155 ft) | 45 m (149 ft) |
General performance
| Category | C 63 AMG | Shelby Mustang GT350 |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 280 kph (174 mph) | 290 kph (180 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.67 g (7 m/s²) | 0.64 g (6 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 67.6 kph (42.0 mph) | 69.5 kph (43.2 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 10.3 l/100 km (23 mpg US / 27 UK) | 11.9 l/100 km (20 mpg US / 24 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.95 g (9 m/s²) | 1.09 g (11 m/s²) |
Summary
| Category | C 63 AMG | Shelby Mustang GT350 |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 87 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 97 | 100 |
| Overall | 91 | 100 |
Verdict
Shelby Mustang GT350 is the fastest by considerable margin.
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