Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) · Facelift 2004 C 350 V6vsAcura TL III (UA6/7) 3.2 i V6 24V

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

New comparison

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) · Facelift 2004

C 350 V6

272 hp3498 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2005-2007
VS

Acura TL III (UA6/7)

3.2 i V6 24V

261 hp3210 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2006-2008

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 C 350 V6

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    272 hp
    203 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,495 kg
    3,296 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    182 hp/t
    136 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    80/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004C 350 V6AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24V
Power
272hp203kW
261hp195kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
316Nm233lb-ft
Curb weight
1,495kg3,296lb
1,655kg3,649lb
Gross weight
2,030kg4,475lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
61.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
55.5s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
6.0s
0-200 km/h
18.9s
Calculated
20.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
5.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
14.2L/100 km16.6mpg US19.9mpg UK
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
182hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
234Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
191Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
620km385mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
3,498cc213cu in
3,210cc196cu in
Length
4,526mm178in
4,808mm189in
Width
1,728mm68in
1,835mm72in
Height
1,430mm56in
1,440mm57in
Wheelbase
2,715mm107in
2,740mm108in
Front track
1,493mm59in
1,577mm62in
Rear track
1,464mm58in
1,575mm62in
Trunk volume
455L
354L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
65L

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 C 350 V6Acura TL III (UA6/7) 3.2 i V6 24VPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 C 350 V6: Power / Torque
  • Acura TL III (UA6/7) 3.2 i V6 24V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004C 350 V66,000 rpm2,400-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24V6,200 rpm5,000 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004C 350 V6AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
5.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
6.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.9 s
20.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
108 mph
169 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004C 350 V6
272 hp
203 kW
AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24V
261 hp
195 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 C 350 V6 has 11 hp more than Acura TL III (UA6/7) 3.2 i V6 24V.

The biggest power difference is between Acura TL III (UA6/7) 3.2 i V6 24V and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 C 350 V6: 11 hp (8 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004C 350 V6
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24V
316 Nm
233 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004C 350 V6
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24V
1,655 kg
3,649 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004C 350 V6
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24V
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004C 350 V66.4 s
AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24V6.0 s

Although Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 C 350 V6 has more power, Acura TL III (UA6/7) 3.2 i V6 24V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Acura TL III (UA6/7) 3.2 i V6 24V and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 C 350 V6: 0.4 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004C 350 V6
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24V
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004C 350 V6
272 hp
203 kW
6.4 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24V
261 hp
195 kW
6.0 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004C 350 V6
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,526 mm
178.2 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24V
Power
261 hp
195 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
354 L
12.5 cu ft
Length
4,808 mm
189.3 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004C 350 V6AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24V
Power
272 hp
203 kW
261 hp
195 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
316 Nm
233 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Lightness
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
Fuel consumption
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
-
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,526 mm
178.2 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
354 L
12.5 cu ft
Length
4,808 mm
189.3 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
Range score
620 km
385 mi
-
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
354 L
12.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 C 350 V6
Consumption10 L/100 km23.5 mpg US28.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.16 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,500 L396 US gal330 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,625 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 C 350 V6

  • Has 11 hp more
  • Has 34 Nm more
  • Is 160 kg lighter
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 24 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 101 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h

Choose cars to compare

Brand
Model
Generation
Engine or modification
Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) C 350 V6
Acura TL III (UA6/7) 3.2 i V6 24V
Compare selected cars
2 vehicles selected

Popular comparisons

C 350 V6
AMG C 43 V8
VS
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004C 350 V6vsMercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
3.2 i V6 24V
3.5 i V6 24V
VS
AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24VvsAcuraRL II3.5 i V6 24V
C 350 V6
AMG C 32 V6
VS
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004C 350 V6vsMercedes-BenzC-class (W203)AMG C 32 V6
3.2 i V6 24V
3.2 JTS V6
VS
AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24VvsAlfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
C 350 V6
AMG C 36
VS
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004C 350 V6vsMercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36
3.2 i V6 24V
2.4i T5 20V
VS
AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24VvsVolvoS602.4i T5 20V
C 350 V6
C 300
VS
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004C 350 V6vsMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 300
3.2 i V6 24V
3.6 i V6
VS
AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24VvsCadillacSTS3.6 i V6
C 350 V6
C 300
VS
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004C 350 V6vsMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300
3.2 i V6 24V
3.5i V6
VS
AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24VvsToyotaCamry VI (XV40)3.5i V6
C 350 V6
C 300d
VS
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004C 350 V6vsMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 300d
3.2 i V6 24V
330i
VS
AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24VvsBMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330i
Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) · Facelift 2004 C 350 V6 vs Acura TL III (UA6/7) 3.2 i V6 24V - car comparison - FastVsFaster