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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) AMG C 32 V6 · Stage 3vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W203) AMG C 32 V6 · Stage 2vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W203) AMG C 32 V6 · Stage 1vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W203) AMG C 32 V6

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

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203)

AMG C 32 V6 (Stage 3)

503 hp3199 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan2001-2004
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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203)

AMG C 32 V6 (Stage 2)

443 hp3199 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan2001-2004
VS

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203)

AMG C 32 V6 (Stage 1)

404 hp3199 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan2001-2004
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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203)

AMG C 32 V6

354 hp3199 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan2001-2004

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) AMG C 32 V6 (Stage 3) 503 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    346 km/h
    215 mph
  • Most powerful
    503 hp
    375 kW
  • Highest torque
    653 Nm
    481 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,560 kg
    3,439 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    322 hp/t
    240 kW/t
    3.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.5 L/100 km
    20.5 mpg US
    24.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.7 L/100 km
    14.1 mpg US
    16.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.6 L/100 km
    27.4 mpg US
    32.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    539 km
    335 mi
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best overall score
    85/100
  • Best performance score
    90/100
  • Best economy score
    76/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W203)AMG C 32 V6 (Stage 3)503 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W203)AMG C 32 V6 (Stage 2)443 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W203)AMG C 32 V6 (Stage 1)404 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W203)AMG C 32 V6354 hp
Power
503hp375kW+149 hp
443hp330kW+89 hp
404hp301kW+50 hp
354hp264kW
Torque
653Nm481lb-ft+203 Nm
576Nm425lb-ft+126 Nm
522Nm385lb-ft+72 Nm
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,560kg3,439lb
1,560kg3,439lb
1,560kg3,439lb
1,560kg3,439lb
Gross weight
2,115kg4,663lb
2,115kg4,663lb
2,115kg4,663lb
2,115kg4,663lb
Top speed
346 km/h
215 mph
+81 km/h
332 km/h
206 mph
+67 km/h
321 km/h
199 mph
+56 km/h
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
45.7s99% target: 343 km/h / 213 mph-1.6 s
Calculated
49.8s99% target: 329 km/h / 204 mph+2.6 s
Calculated
52.5s99% target: 318 km/h / 197 mph+5.3 s
Calculated
47.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.2s-1.0 s
4.5s-0.7 s
4.8s-0.4 s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
9.8s-5.1 s
Calculated
11.0s-3.9 s
Calculated
12.0s-3.0 s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.0s-0.9 s
Calculated
4.4s-0.6 s
Calculated
4.6s-0.4 s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.7L/100 km14.1mpg US16.9mpg UK
16.7L/100 km14.1mpg US16.9mpg UK
16.7L/100 km14.1mpg US16.9mpg UK
16.7L/100 km14.1mpg US16.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.6s-1.5 s
Calculated
12.1s-1.0 s
Calculated
12.4s-0.7 s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
322hp/t240kW/t146hp/1000 lb
Calculated
284hp/t212kW/t129hp/1000 lb
Calculated
259hp/t193kW/t117hp/1000 lb
Calculated
227hp/t169kW/t103hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
418Nm/t280lb-ft/ton
Calculated
369Nm/t247lb-ft/ton
Calculated
335Nm/t224lb-ft/ton
Calculated
288Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
539km335mi
Calculated
539km335mi
Calculated
539km335mi
Calculated
539km335mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,199cc195cu in
3,199cc195cu in
3,199cc195cu in
3,199cc195cu in
Length
4,528mm178in
4,528mm178in
4,528mm178in
4,528mm178in
Width
1,728mm68in
1,728mm68in
1,728mm68in
1,728mm68in
Height
1,415mm56in
1,415mm56in
1,415mm56in
1,415mm56in
Wheelbase
2,715mm107in
2,715mm107in
2,715mm107in
2,715mm107in
Front track
1,493mm59in
1,493mm59in
1,493mm59in
1,493mm59in
Rear track
1,478mm58in
1,478mm58in
1,478mm58in
1,478mm58in
Trunk volume
455L
455L
455L
455L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
62L
62L
62L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) AMG C 32 V6 (Stage 3) 503 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W203) AMG C 32 V6 (Stage 2) 443 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W203) AMG C 32 V6 (Stage 1) 404 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W203) AMG C 32 V6 354 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) AMG C 32 V6 (Stage 3) 503 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) AMG C 32 V6 (Stage 2) 443 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) AMG C 32 V6 (Stage 1) 404 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) AMG C 32 V6 354 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)AMG C 32 V6 (Stage 3)503 hp6,100 rpm4,400 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)AMG C 32 V6 (Stage 2)443 hp6,100 rpm4,400 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)AMG C 32 V6 (Stage 1)404 hp6,100 rpm4,400 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)AMG C 32 V6354 hp6,100 rpm4,400 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W203)AMG C 32 V6 (Stage 3)503 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W203)AMG C 32 V6 (Stage 2)443 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W203)AMG C 32 V6 (Stage 1)404 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W203)AMG C 32 V6354 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.0 s
4.4 s
4.6 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.2 s
4.5 s
4.8 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.8 s
11.0 s
12.0 s
14.9 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
27.6 s
38.4 s
-
-
Top speed
346 km/h
215 mph
332 km/h
206 mph
321 km/h
199 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.7 s
5.8 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.9 s
8.2 s
8.4 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.9 s
10.3 s
10.6 s
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.6 s
12.1 s
12.4 s
13.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
223 km/h
138 mph
212 km/h
132 mph
204 km/h
127 mph
187 km/h
116 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) AMG C 32 V6 (Stage 3) 503 hp has 149 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) AMG C 32 V6 354 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) AMG C 32 V6 354 hp and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) AMG C 32 V6 (Stage 3) 503 hp: 149 hp (111 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) AMG C 32 V6 (Stage 3) 503 hp and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) AMG C 32 V6 354 hp: 1.0 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) AMG C 32 V6 (Stage 2) 443 hp and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) AMG C 32 V6 (Stage 1) 404 hp, separated by only 0.3 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)AMG C 32 V6 (Stage 3)503 hp
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)AMG C 32 V6 (Stage 2)443 hp
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)AMG C 32 V6 (Stage 1)404 hp
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)AMG C 32 V6354 hp
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)AMG C 32 V6 (Stage 3)503 hp
503 hp
375 kW
4.2 s
346 km/h
215 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)AMG C 32 V6 (Stage 2)443 hp
443 hp
330 kW
4.5 s
332 km/h
206 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)AMG C 32 V6 (Stage 1)404 hp
404 hp
301 kW
4.8 s
321 km/h
199 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)AMG C 32 V6354 hp
354 hp
264 kW
5.2 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)AMG C 32 V6 (Stage 3)503 hp
Power
503 hp
375 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
346 km/h
215 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,528 mm
178.3 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)AMG C 32 V6 (Stage 2)443 hp
Power
443 hp
330 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
332 km/h
206 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,528 mm
178.3 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)AMG C 32 V6 (Stage 1)404 hp
Power
404 hp
301 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
321 km/h
199 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,528 mm
178.3 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)AMG C 32 V6354 hp
Power
354 hp
264 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
4,528 mm
178.3 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 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)AMG C 32 V6 (Stage 3)503 hp
Power
503 hp
375 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
346 km/h
215 mph
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)AMG C 32 V6 (Stage 2)443 hp
Power
443 hp
330 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
332 km/h
206 mph
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)AMG C 32 V6 (Stage 1)404 hp
Power
404 hp
301 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
321 km/h
199 mph
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)AMG C 32 V6354 hp
Power
354 hp
264 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) AMG C 32 V6 (Stage 3) 503 hp 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)AMG C 32 V6 (Stage 3)503 hp
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
4.2 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)AMG C 32 V6 (Stage 2)443 hp
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
4.5 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)AMG C 32 V6 (Stage 1)404 hp
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
4.8 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)AMG C 32 V6354 hp
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
5.2 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)AMG C 32 V6 (Stage 3)503 hp
322 hp/t
240 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)AMG C 32 V6 (Stage 2)443 hp
284 hp/t
212 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)AMG C 32 V6 (Stage 1)404 hp
259 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)AMG C 32 V6354 hp
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W203)AMG C 32 V6 (Stage 3)503 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W203)AMG C 32 V6 (Stage 2)443 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W203)AMG C 32 V6 (Stage 1)404 hpMercedes-BenzC-class (W203)AMG C 32 V6354 hp
Power
503 hp
375 kW
443 hp
330 kW
404 hp
301 kW
354 hp
264 kW
Torque
653 Nm
481 lb-ft
576 Nm
425 lb-ft
522 Nm
385 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.2 s
4.5 s
4.8 s
5.2 s
Top speed
346 km/h
215 mph
332 km/h
206 mph
321 km/h
199 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
Fuel consumption
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,528 mm
178.3 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,528 mm
178.3 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,528 mm
178.3 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,528 mm
178.3 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
Range score
539 km
335 mi
539 km
335 mi
539 km
335 mi
539 km
335 mi
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
455 L
16.1 cu ft
455 L
16.1 cu ft
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
322 hp/t
240 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
284 hp/t
212 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
259 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz C-class (W203) AMG C 32 V6 (Stage 3) 503 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W203) AMG C 32 V6 (Stage 2) 443 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W203) AMG C 32 V6 (Stage 1) 404 hpMercedes-Benz C-class (W203) AMG C 32 V6 354 hp
Consumption11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.13 LC100 km20.13 LC100 km20.13 LC100 km20.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.39 LC100 mi32.39 LC100 mi32.39 LC100 mi32.39 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,019 LC/year3,019 LC/year3,019 LC/year3,019 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) AMG C 32 V6 (Stage 3) 503 hp

  • Has 60 hp more
  • Has 77 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 39 hp/t better power-to-weight

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

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