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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) AMG C 32 V6vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W203) · Facelift 2004 AMG C 55 V8

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

354 hp3199 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan2001-2004
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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) · Facelift 2004

AMG C 55 V8

367 hp5439 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2004-2007

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) AMG C 32 V6

  • 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 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 economy score
    76/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W203)AMG C 32 V6Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004AMG C 55 V8
Power
354hp264kW
367hp274kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
510Nm376lb-ft
Curb weight
1,560kg3,439lb
1,560kg3,439lb
Gross weight
2,115kg4,663lb
2,115kg4,663lb
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
47.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
47.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
14.9s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.7L/100 km14.1mpg US16.9mpg UK
17.3L/100 km13.6mpg US16.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
227hp/t169kW/t103hp/1000 lb
Calculated
235hp/t175kW/t107hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
288Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
327Nm/t219lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
539km335mi
Calculated
521km324mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,199cc195cu in
5,439cc332cu in
Length
4,528mm178in
4,611mm182in
Width
1,728mm68in
1,744mm69in
Height
1,415mm56in
1,412mm56in
Wheelbase
2,715mm107in
2,715mm107in
Front track
1,493mm59in
1,507mm59in
Rear track
1,478mm58in
1,478mm58in
Trunk volume
455L
455L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
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 V6Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 AMG C 55 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) AMG C 32 V6: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 AMG C 55 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)AMG C 32 V66,100 rpm4,400 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004AMG C 55 V85,750 rpm4,000 rpm6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W203)AMG C 32 V6Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004AMG C 55 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.9 s
15.0 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
2.5 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
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
13.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
187 km/h
116 mph
187 km/h
116 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)AMG C 32 V6
354 hp
264 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004AMG C 55 V8
367 hp
274 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 AMG C 55 V8 has 13 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) AMG C 32 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) AMG C 32 V6 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 AMG C 55 V8: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)AMG C 32 V6
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004AMG C 55 V8
510 Nm
376 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)AMG C 32 V6
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004AMG C 55 V8
1,560 kg
3,439 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)AMG C 32 V6
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004AMG C 55 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)AMG C 32 V65.2 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004AMG C 55 V85.2 s

Although Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 AMG C 55 V8 has more power, Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) AMG C 32 V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

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
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004AMG C 55 V8
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 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)AMG C 32 V6
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004AMG C 55 V8
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)AMG C 32 V6
539 km
335 mi
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004AMG C 55 V8
521 km
324 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
354 hp
264 kW
5.2 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
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

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
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
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

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
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-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-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)AMG C 32 V6
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
5.2 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

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
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W203)AMG C 32 V6Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004AMG C 55 V8
Power
354 hp
264 kW
367 hp
274 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
510 Nm
376 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
5.2 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
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
Fuel consumption
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
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
4,528 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
4,611 mm
181.5 in
Height
1,412 mm
55.6 in
Range score
539 km
335 mi
521 km
324 mi
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 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) AMG C 32 V6Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 AMG C 55 V8
Consumption11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.13 LC100 km20.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.39 LC100 mi33.51 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,019 LC/year3,124 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) AMG C 32 V6

  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 18 km (11 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

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