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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) · Facelift 2004 AMG C 55 V8vsCadillac CTS I V 6.0 i V8

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

AMG C 55 V8

367 hp5439 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2004-2007
VS

Cadillac CTS I

V 6.0 i V8

405 hp5967 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2004-2007

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 AMG C 55 V8

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,560 kg
    3,439 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    235 hp/t
    175 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best economy score
    75/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Cadillac CTS I V 6.0 i V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Most powerful
    405 hp
    302 kW
  • Highest torque
    536 Nm
    395 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.7 L/100 km
    16.0 mpg US
    19.2 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004AMG C 55 V8CadillacCTS IV 6.0 i V8
Power
367hp274kW
405hp302kW
Torque
510Nm376lb-ft
536Nm395lb-ft
Curb weight
1,560kg3,439lb
1,780kg3,924lb
Gross weight
2,115kg4,663lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
262 km/h
163 mph
To 99% top speed
47.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
46.2s99% target: 259 km/h / 161 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
15.0s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
17.3L/100 km13.6mpg US16.3mpg UK
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
12.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
235hp/t175kW/t107hp/1000 lb
Calculated
228hp/t170kW/t103hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
327Nm/t219lb-ft/ton
Calculated
301Nm/t201lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
521km324mi
Calculated
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Displacement
5,439cc332cu in
5,967cc364cu in
Length
4,611mm182in
4,864mm191in
Width
1,744mm69in
1,793mm71in
Height
1,412mm56in
1,455mm57in
Wheelbase
2,715mm107in
2,880mm113in
Front track
1,507mm59in
1,552mm61in
Rear track
1,478mm58in
1,559mm61in
Trunk volume
455L
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Max trunk volume-
362L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
62L
66L

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 AMG C 55 V8Cadillac CTS I V 6.0 i V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 AMG C 55 V8: Power / Torque
  • Cadillac CTS I V 6.0 i V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004AMG C 55 V85,750 rpm4,000 rpm6,000 rpm
CadillacCTS IV 6.0 i V86,000 rpm6,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004AMG C 55 V8CadillacCTS IV 6.0 i V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.0 s
14.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
262 km/h
163 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
10.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
12.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
187 km/h
116 mph
189 km/h
118 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004AMG C 55 V8
367 hp
274 kW
CadillacCTS IV 6.0 i V8
405 hp
302 kW

Cadillac CTS I V 6.0 i V8 has 38 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 AMG C 55 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 AMG C 55 V8 and Cadillac CTS I V 6.0 i V8: 38 hp (28 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004AMG C 55 V8
510 Nm
376 lb-ft
CadillacCTS IV 6.0 i V8
536 Nm
395 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 2004AMG C 55 V8
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
CadillacCTS IV 6.0 i V8
1,780 kg
3,924 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 2004AMG C 55 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
CadillacCTS IV 6.0 i V8
262 km/h
163 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 2004AMG C 55 V85.2 s
CadillacCTS IV 6.0 i V84.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Cadillac CTS I V 6.0 i V8 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 AMG C 55 V8: 0.6 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 2004AMG C 55 V8
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
CadillacCTS IV 6.0 i V8
228 hp/t
170 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004AMG C 55 V8
367 hp
274 kW
5.2 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
CadillacCTS IV 6.0 i V8
405 hp
302 kW
4.6 s
262 km/h
163 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 2004AMG C 55 V8
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 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
4,611 mm
181.5 in
Height
1,412 mm
55.6 in
CadillacCTS IV 6.0 i V8
Power
405 hp
302 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
362 L
12.8 cu ft
Length
4,864 mm
191.5 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004AMG C 55 V8CadillacCTS IV 6.0 i V8
Power
367 hp
274 kW
405 hp
302 kW
Torque
510 Nm
376 lb-ft
536 Nm
395 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
262 km/h
163 mph
Lightness
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
1,780 kg
3,924 lb
Fuel consumption
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,611 mm
181.5 in
Height
1,412 mm
55.6 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
362 L
12.8 cu ft
Length
4,864 mm
191.5 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 in
Range score
521 km
324 mi
-
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
362 L
12.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
228 hp/t
170 kW/t
4.4 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 AMG C 55 V8
Consumption11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.51 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,124 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Cadillac CTS I V 6.0 i V8

  • Has 38 hp more
  • Has 26 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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