C4 vs. Bang
C4 wins clearly: an average Shark Score of 84 to 67 across the 8 and 20 drinks we've rated. The best C4 we've had is C4 Black Cherry (92); the best Bang is Bang Nectarine Blueberry (88). Bang hits harder: a typical can has 300 mg of caffeine to 200 mg.
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C4 vs. Bang by the numbers
| Measure | C4 | Bang |
|---|---|---|
| Average Shark Score | 84Edge | 67 |
| Drinks rated | 8 | 20 |
| Scored 80 or higher | 7 (88%)Edge | 7 (35%) |
| Best drink | C4 Black Cherry (92)Edge | Bang Nectarine Blueberry (88) |
| Average taste0–10 | 8.4Edge | 6.7 |
| Average kick0–10 | 8.4 | 8.5 |
| Average look0–10 | 6.9Edge | 5.9 |
| Caffeine per canmedian (range) | 200 mg (200–200) | 300 mg (300–300) |
| Caffeine per fl ozmedian | 12.5 mg | 18.8 mg |
| Zero-sugar drinks | 8 of 8 | 20 of 20 |
Brand numbers cover only the drinks we've rated, so they can shift as we review more. “Edge” marks the better number where higher is better; caffeine is a preference, not a score.
Best vs. best
The top-rated C4 against the top-rated Bang.
| Measure |  C4 Black Cherry |  Bang Nectarine Blueberry |
|---|---|---|
| Shark Score | 92Edge | 88 |
| Look | 7.8/10Edge | 7/10 |
| Taste | 9.4/10Edge | 8.8/10 |
| Kick | 7.9/10 | 8.6/10Edge |
| Caffeine | 200 mg | 300 mg |
| Can size | 16 fl oz | 16 fl oz |
| Caffeine per fl oz | 12.5 mg | 18.8 mg |
| Zero sugar | Yes | Yes |
| Buy | Price for C4 Black Cherry | In stores |
Top 5 of each
C4 Energy
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C4 Black CherryC4 · 200 mg
Shark Score 92
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C4 Twisted LimeadeC4 · 200 mg
Shark Score 91
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C4 Frozen BombsicleC4 · 200 mg
Shark Score 89
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C4 STARBURST StrawberryC4 · 200 mgNo longer sold
Shark Score 84
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C4 Watermelon BurstC4 · 200 mg
Shark Score 83
Bang Energy
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Bang Nectarine BlueberryBANG · 300 mg
Shark Score 88
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BANG Cherry Blade LemonadeBANG · 300 mgNo longer sold
Shark Score 86
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BANG Bangster BerryBANG · 300 mgNo longer sold
Shark Score 84
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BANG Purple HazeBANG · 300 mg
Shark Score 83
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BANG Pina ColadaBANG · 300 mgNo longer sold
Shark Score 82
C4 vs. Bang questions
Is C4 better than Bang?
C4 wins clearly: an average Shark Score of 84 to 67 across the 8 and 20 drinks we've rated. The best C4 we've had is C4 Black Cherry (92); the best Bang is Bang Nectarine Blueberry (88). Bang hits harder: a typical can has 300 mg of caffeine to 200 mg.
Which has more caffeine, C4 or Bang?
Bang does, on average: a median of 300 mg per can to 200 mg for C4. The strongest C4 we've rated is C4 Black Cherry (200 mg in 16 fl oz); the strongest Bang is Bang Nectarine Blueberry (300 mg in 16 fl oz). Can sizes differ, so compare caffeine per fluid ounce too: 12.5 mg vs. 18.8 mg (median).
What's the best C4 flavor? And the best Bang?
By Shark Score, the best C4 is C4 Black Cherry (92) and the best Bang is Bang Nectarine Blueberry (88). See every C4 drink ranked and every Bang drink ranked.
Which has more sugar-free options, C4 or Bang?
Of the drinks we've rated, 8 of 8 C4 drinks and 20 of 20 Bang drinks are zero sugar. Formulas change, so check the can.