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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) · Facelift 2004 AMG C 55 V8vsJaguar XJ (X350) 4.2 V8 32V L Super

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

Jaguar XJ (X350)

4.2 V8 32V L Super

400 hp4196 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan2004-2006

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Jaguar XJ (X350) 4.2 V8 32V L Super

  • Most powerful
    400 hp
    298 kW
  • Highest torque
    541 Nm
    399 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    237 hp/t
    176 kW/t
    4.2 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    470 L
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    74/100
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,560 kg
    3,439 lb
  • Lowest city consumption
    17.3 L/100 km
    13.6 mpg US
    16.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004AMG C 55 V8JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V L Super
Power
367hp274kW
400hp298kW
Torque
510Nm376lb-ft
541Nm399lb-ft
Curb weight
1,560kg3,439lb
1,690kg3,726lb
Gross weight
2,115kg4,663lb
2,275kg5,016lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
47.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
52.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
15.0s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
17.3L/100 km13.6mpg US16.3mpg UK
18.6L/100 km12.6mpg US15.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
235hp/t175kW/t107hp/1000 lb
Calculated
237hp/t176kW/t107hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
327Nm/t219lb-ft/ton
Calculated
320Nm/t214lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
521km324mi
Calculated
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Displacement
5,439cc332cu in
4,196cc256cu in
Length
4,611mm182in
5,215mm205in
Width
1,744mm69in
1,860mm73in
Height
1,412mm56in
1,448mm57in
Wheelbase
2,715mm107in
3,159mm124in
Front track
1,507mm59in
1,556mm61in
Rear track
1,478mm58in
1,546mm61in
Trunk volume
455L
470L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
85L

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 V8Jaguar XJ (X350) 4.2 V8 32V L SuperPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 AMG C 55 V8: Power / Torque
  • Jaguar XJ (X350) 4.2 V8 32V L Super: 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
JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V L Super6,100 rpm3,500 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004AMG C 55 V8JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V L Super
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
5.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.0 s
15.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
187 km/h
116 mph
183 km/h
114 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
JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V L Super
400 hp
298 kW

Jaguar XJ (X350) 4.2 V8 32V L Super has 33 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 Jaguar XJ (X350) 4.2 V8 32V L Super: 33 hp (25 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
JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V L Super
541 Nm
399 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
JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V L Super
1,690 kg
3,726 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
JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V L Super
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V L Super5.3 s

Although Jaguar XJ (X350) 4.2 V8 32V L Super has more power, Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 AMG C 55 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 AMG C 55 V8 and Jaguar XJ (X350) 4.2 V8 32V L Super: 0.1 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
JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V L Super
237 hp/t
176 kW/t
4.2 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
JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V L Super
400 hp
298 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V L Super
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
5,215 mm
205.3 in
Height
1,448 mm
57.0 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004AMG C 55 V8JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V L Super
Power
367 hp
274 kW
400 hp
298 kW
Torque
510 Nm
376 lb-ft
541 Nm
399 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
Fuel consumption
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
-
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
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
5,215 mm
205.3 in
Height
1,448 mm
57.0 in
Range score
521 km
324 mi
-
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
237 hp/t
176 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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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

Jaguar XJ (X350) 4.2 V8 32V L Super

  • Has 33 hp more
  • Has 31 Nm more
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 15 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

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