Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) AMG C 32 V6vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200d

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 (W206)

C 200d

163 hp1993 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2021-present

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
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200d

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.7 L/100 km
    63.6 mpg US
    76.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    889 km
    552 mi
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W203)AMG C 32 V6Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200d
Power
354hp264kW
163hp122kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,560kg3,439lb
1,650kg3,638lb
Gross weight
2,115kg4,663lb
2,350kg5,181lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
47.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
68.8s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
14.9s
Calculated
29.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.7L/100 km14.1mpg US16.9mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
3.7L/100 km63.6mpg US76.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
227hp/t169kW/t103hp/1000 lb
Calculated
99hp/t74kW/t45hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
288Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
539km335mi
Calculated
889km552mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,199cc195cu in
1,993cc122cu in
Length
4,528mm178in
4,751mm187in
Width
1,728mm68in
1,820mm72in
Height
1,415mm56in
1,437mm57in
Wheelbase
2,715mm107in
2,865mm113in
Front track
1,493mm59in
1,601mm63in
Rear track
1,478mm58in
1,613mm64in
Trunk volume
455L
455L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
40L

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W203)AMG C 32 V6Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.9 s
29.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
187 km/h
116 mph
155 km/h
96 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 (W206)C 200d
163 hp
122 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) AMG C 32 V6 has 191 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200d and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) AMG C 32 V6: 191 hp (142 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 (W206)C 200d
380 Nm
280 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 (W206)C 200d
1,650 kg
3,638 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 (W206)C 200d
230 km/h
143 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 (W206)C 200d7.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) AMG C 32 V6 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200d: 2.5 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 (W206)C 200d
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200d and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) AMG C 32 V6: 7.0 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 (W206)C 200d
99 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)AMG C 32 V6
539 km
335 mi
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200d
889 km
552 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 (W206)C 200d
163 hp
122 kW
7.7 s
230 km/h
143 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 (W206)C 200d
Power
163 hp
122 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,751 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,437 mm
56.6 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 (W206)C 200d
Power
163 hp
122 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 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 (W206)C 200d
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
7.7 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 (W206)C 200d
99 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.1 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W203)AMG C 32 V6Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200d
Power
354 hp
264 kW
163 hp
122 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
1,650 kg
3,638 lb
Fuel consumption
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 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
4,751 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,437 mm
56.6 in
Range score
539 km
335 mi
889 km
552 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
99 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.1 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) AMG C 32 V6Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200d
Consumption11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.13 LC100 km7.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.39 LC100 mi12.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal675 L178 US gal148 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,019 LC/year1,181 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 191 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 90 kg lighter
  • Is 2.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 35 km/h (22 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 128 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
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200d

  • Uses 7.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 350 km (217 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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