Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) AMG C 32 V6vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) · Facelift 2018 C 220d

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
VS

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) · Facelift 2018

C 220d

194 hp1950 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2021

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
  • Most powerful
    354 hp
    264 kW
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,560 kg
    3,439 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    227 hp/t
    169 kW/t
    4.4 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 220d

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    745 km
    463 mi
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W203)AMG C 32 V6Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 220d
Power
354hp264kW
194hp145kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,560kg3,439lb
1,590kg3,505lb
Gross weight
2,115kg4,663lb
2,245kg4,949lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
233 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
47.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
62.3s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
14.9s
Calculated
25.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.7L/100 km14.1mpg US16.9mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
227hp/t169kW/t103hp/1000 lb
Calculated
122hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
288Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
252Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
539km335mi
Calculated
745km463mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,199cc195cu in
1,950cc119cu in
Length
4,528mm178in
4,686mm184in
Width
1,728mm68in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,415mm56in
1,442mm57in
Wheelbase
2,715mm107in
2,840mm112in
Front track
1,493mm59in
1,588mm63in
Rear track
1,478mm58in
-
Ground clearance-
92mm4in
Trunk volume
455L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
41L
CO2 emissions-
144g/km

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 (W205) Facelift 2018 C 220dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) AMG C 32 V6: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 220d: 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 (W205)Facelift 2018C 220d-1,600-2,800 rpm3,050 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 (W205)Facelift 2018C 220d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.9 s
25.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
233 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
187 km/h
116 mph
161 km/h
100 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 (W205)Facelift 2018C 220d
194 hp
145 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) AMG C 32 V6 has 160 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 220d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 220d and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) AMG C 32 V6: 160 hp (119 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 (W205)Facelift 2018C 220d
400 Nm
295 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 (W205)Facelift 2018C 220d
1,590 kg
3,505 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 (W205)Facelift 2018C 220d
233 km/h
145 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 (W205)Facelift 2018C 220d6.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) AMG C 32 V6 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 220d: 1.7 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
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 220d
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 220d and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) AMG C 32 V6: 6.0 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)AMG C 32 V6
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 220d
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 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 (W205)Facelift 2018C 220d
745 km
463 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 (W205)Facelift 2018C 220d
194 hp
145 kW
6.9 s
233 km/h
145 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 (W205)Facelift 2018C 220d
Power
194 hp
145 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 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 (W205)Facelift 2018C 220d
Power
194 hp
145 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) AMG C 32 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)AMG C 32 V6
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
5.2 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 220d
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
6.9 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 (W205)Facelift 2018C 220d
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W203)AMG C 32 V6Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 220d
Power
354 hp
264 kW
194 hp
145 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
1,590 kg
3,505 lb
Fuel consumption
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 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-
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Range score
539 km
335 mi
745 km
463 mi
CO2 score
-
144 g/km
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 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) AMG C 32 V6Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 220d
Consumption11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.13 LC100 km9.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.39 LC100 mi15.49 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal825 L218 US gal181 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,019 LC/year1,444 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 160 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 30 kg lighter
  • Is 1.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 32 km/h (20 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 105 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

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