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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) AMG C 32 V6vsMercedes-Benz E-class (W210) · Facelift 1999 AMG E 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
VS

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) · Facelift 1999

AMG E 55 V8

354 hp5439 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1999-2002

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
  • Lightest
    1,560 kg
    3,439 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    227 hp/t
    169 kW/t
    4.4 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 performance score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W203)AMG C 32 V6Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8
Power
354hp264kW
354hp264kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
530Nm391lb-ft
Curb weight
1,560kg3,439lb
1,710kg3,770lb
Gross weight
2,115kg4,663lb
2,210kg4,872lb
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
55.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
14.9s
Calculated
16.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.7L/100 km14.1mpg US16.9mpg UK
17.8L/100 km13.2mpg US15.9mpg 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
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
227hp/t169kW/t103hp/1000 lb
Calculated
207hp/t154kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
288Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
310Nm/t207lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
539km335mi
Calculated
579km359mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,199cc195cu in
5,439cc332cu in
Length
4,528mm178in
4,818mm190in
Width
1,728mm68in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,415mm56in
1,411mm56in
Wheelbase
2,715mm107in
2,833mm112in
Front track
1,493mm59in
1,560mm61in
Rear track
1,478mm58in
1,543mm61in
Trunk volume
455L
-
Max trunk volume-
520L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
70L

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 E-class (W210) Facelift 1999 AMG E 55 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) AMG C 32 V6: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) Facelift 1999 AMG E 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-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V85,500 rpm3,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W203)AMG C 32 V6Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.9 s
16.9 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
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
187 km/h
116 mph
180 km/h
112 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-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8
354 hp
264 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-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8
530 Nm
391 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-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8
1,710 kg
3,770 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-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 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-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V85.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) AMG C 32 V6 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) Facelift 1999 AMG E 55 V8: 0.5 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-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) AMG C 32 V6 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) Facelift 1999 AMG E 55 V8: 0.6 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-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8
207 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 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-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8
579 km
359 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-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8
354 hp
264 kW
5.7 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-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8
Power
354 hp
264 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,818 mm
189.7 in
Height
1,411 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-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8
Power
354 hp
264 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 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-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
5.7 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-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8
207 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W203)AMG C 32 V6Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8
Power
354 hp
264 kW
354 hp
264 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
5.7 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
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
Fuel consumption
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 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
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,818 mm
189.7 in
Height
1,411 mm
55.6 in
Range score
539 km
335 mi
579 km
359 mi
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
207 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 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 E-class (W210) Facelift 1999 AMG E 55 V8
Consumption11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK12.1 L/100 km19.4 mpg US23.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.13 LC100 km21.18 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.39 LC100 mi34.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal1,815 L479 US gal399 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,019 LC/year3,176 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Is 150 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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