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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) · Facelift 2004 C 350 V6vsMercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250

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 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2005-2007
VS

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205)

C 250

211 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2015-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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
  • Best power-to-weight
    184 hp/t
    137 kW/t
    5.4 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250

  • Lightest
    1,465 kg
    3,230 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    847 km
    527 mi
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004C 350 V6Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250
Power
272hp203kW
211hp157kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,480kg3,263lb
1,465kg3,230lb
Gross weight
2,030kg4,475lb
2,020kg4,453lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
61.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
96.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
18.9s
Calculated
25.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
184hp/t137kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
144hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
236Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
239Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
633km393mi
Calculated
847km527mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,498cc213cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,526mm178in
4,686mm184in
Width
1,728mm68in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,430mm56in
1,405mm55in
Wheelbase
2,715mm107in
2,840mm112in
Front track
1,493mm59in
1,563mm62in
Rear track
1,464mm58in
1,546mm61in
Ground clearance-
89mm4in
Trunk volume
455L
400L
Doors
4
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
62L
50L
CO2 emissions-
137g/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 V6Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 C 350 V6: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250: 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
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 2505,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004C 350 V6Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.9 s
25.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
108 mph
158 km/h
98 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
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250
211 hp
157 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 C 350 V6 has 61 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 C 350 V6: 61 hp (45 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
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250
350 Nm
258 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
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250
1,465 kg
3,230 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
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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 2004C 350 V66.4 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 2506.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 C 350 V6 and Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250: 0.4 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
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 C 350 V6: 3.9 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
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 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
633 km
393 mi
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250
847 km
527 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
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250
211 hp
157 kW
6.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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 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
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 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
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
6.4 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.8 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
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004C 350 V6Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250
Power
272 hp
203 kW
211 hp
157 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
1,465 kg
3,230 lb
Fuel consumption
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 in
Range score
633 km
393 mi
847 km
527 mi
CO2 score
-
137 g/km
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 C 350 V6Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250
Consumption9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.15 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.60 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,573 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 61 hp more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 40 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 55 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250

  • Is 15 kg lighter
  • Uses 3.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 215 km (133 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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