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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) · Facelift 2004 AMG C 55 V8vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W202) · Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 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

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) · Facelift 1997

AMG C 43 V8

306 hp4266 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1997-2000

Comparison overview

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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
  • Most powerful
    367 hp
    274 kW
  • Highest torque
    510 Nm
    376 lb-ft
  • 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 overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100
  • Best economy score
    75/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004AMG C 55 V8Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
Power
367hp274kW
306hp228kW
Torque
510Nm376lb-ft
410Nm302lb-ft
Curb weight
1,560kg3,439lb
1,570kg3,461lb
Gross weight
2,115kg4,663lb
1,970kg4,343lb
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
65.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
15.0s
Calculated
19.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.3L/100 km13.6mpg US16.3mpg UK
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
235hp/t175kW/t107hp/1000 lb
Calculated
195hp/t145kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
327Nm/t219lb-ft/ton
Calculated
261Nm/t175lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
521km324mi
Calculated
530km329mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,439cc332cu in
4,266cc260cu in
Length
4,611mm182in
4,516mm178in
Width
1,744mm69in
1,723mm68in
Height
1,412mm56in
1,387mm55in
Wheelbase
2,715mm107in
2,690mm106in
Front track
1,507mm59in
1,509mm59in
Rear track
1,478mm58in
1,483mm58in
Trunk volume
455L
430L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
62L
CO2 emissions-
280g/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 AMG C 55 V8Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 AMG C 55 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 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
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V85,850 rpm3,250-5,000 rpm6,100 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004AMG C 55 V8Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.0 s
19.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
187 km/h
116 mph
171 km/h
106 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
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
306 hp
228 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 AMG C 55 V8 has 61 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 V8 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 AMG C 55 V8: 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 2004AMG C 55 V8
510 Nm
376 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
410 Nm
302 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
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
1,570 kg
3,461 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
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
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
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V86.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 AMG C 55 V8 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 V8: 1.3 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 2004AMG C 55 V8
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

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
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 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 2004AMG C 55 V8
521 km
324 mi
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
530 km
329 mi

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
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
306 hp
228 kW
6.5 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
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,516 mm
177.8 in
Height
1,387 mm
54.6 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 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
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 AMG C 55 V8 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 2004AMG C 55 V8
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
5.2 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
6.5 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 2004AMG C 55 V8
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004AMG C 55 V8Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
Power
367 hp
274 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
510 Nm
376 lb-ft
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
6.5 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
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
Fuel consumption
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 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
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,516 mm
177.8 in
Height
1,387 mm
54.6 in
Range score
521 km
324 mi
530 km
329 mi
CO2 score
-
280 g/km
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 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 V8Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 V8
Consumption11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.83 LC100 km20.47 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.51 LC100 mi32.95 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,124 LC/year3,071 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 61 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 10 kg lighter
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 40 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 25 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

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