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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) · Facelift 2004 C 350 V6vsAlfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6

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

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

C 350 V6

272 hp3498 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2005-2007
VS

Alfa Romeo 159

3.2 JTS V6

260 hp3195 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2005-2009

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • 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 combined fuel consumption
    10.0 L/100 km
    23.5 mpg US
    28.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.2 L/100 km
    16.6 mpg US
    19.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    620 km
    385 mi
  • 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 V6Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
Power
272hp203kW
260hp194kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
322Nm237lb-ft
Curb weight
1,495kg3,296lb
1,610kg3,549lb
Gross weight
2,030kg4,475lb
2,160kg4,762lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
244 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
61.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
65.3s99% target: 242 km/h / 150 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
18.9s
Calculated
23.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.2L/100 km16.6mpg US19.9mpg UK
16.7L/100 km14.1mpg US16.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
182hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
234Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
200Nm/t134lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
620km385mi
Calculated
605km376mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,498cc213cu in
3,195cc195cu in
Length
4,526mm178in
4,660mm183in
Width
1,728mm68in
1,828mm72in
Height
1,430mm56in
1,422mm56in
Wheelbase
2,715mm107in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,493mm59in
1,578mm62in
Rear track
1,464mm58in
1,555mm61in
Trunk volume
455L
405L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
69L
CO2 emissions-
270g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 C 350 V6Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 C 350 V6: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6: 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
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V66,300 rpm4,500 rpm6,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004C 350 V6Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.9 s
23.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
244 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
108 mph
163 km/h
101 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
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
260 hp
194 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 C 350 V6 has 12 hp more than Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6.

The biggest power difference is between Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 C 350 V6: 12 hp (9 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
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
322 Nm
237 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
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
1,610 kg
3,549 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
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
244 km/h
152 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
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V67.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 C 350 V6 and Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6: 0.6 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004C 350 V6
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 C 350 V6 and Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6: 1.4 L/100 km.

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
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004C 350 V6
620 km
385 mi
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
605 km
376 mi

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
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
260 hp
194 kW
7.0 s
244 km/h
152 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
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,660 mm
183.5 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy 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
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 C 350 V6 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004C 350 V6
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
6.4 s
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
7.0 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004C 350 V6
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004C 350 V6Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
Power
272 hp
203 kW
260 hp
194 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
322 Nm
237 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
244 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
1,610 kg
3,549 lb
Fuel consumption
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 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
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,660 mm
183.5 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in
Range score
620 km
385 mi
605 km
376 mi
CO2 score
-
270 g/km
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 C 350 V6Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6
Consumption10 L/100 km23.5 mpg US28.2 mpg UK11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.50 LC100 km19.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.16 LC100 mi32.11 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,500 L396 US gal330 UK gal1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,625 LC/year2,993 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 12 hp more
  • Has 28 Nm more
  • Is 115 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 21 km/h (13 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 15 km (9 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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