Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) AMG C 32 V6vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W220) AMG S 55

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 S-class (W220)

AMG S 55

360 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
  • 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
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W203)AMG C 32 V6Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)AMG S 55
Power
354hp264kW
360hp268kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
530Nm391lb-ft
Curb weight
1,560kg3,439lb
1,810kg3,990lb
Gross weight
2,115kg4,663lb
2,380kg5,247lb
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
59.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
6.0s
0-200 km/h
14.9s
Calculated
17.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
5.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.7L/100 km14.1mpg US16.9mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
227hp/t169kW/t103hp/1000 lb
Calculated
199hp/t148kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
288Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
293Nm/t196lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
539km335mi
Calculated
662km411mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,199cc195cu in
5,439cc332cu in
Length
4,528mm178in
5,038mm198in
Width
1,728mm68in
1,855mm73in
Height
1,415mm56in
1,444mm57in
Wheelbase
2,715mm107in
2,965mm117in
Front track
1,493mm59in
1,574mm62in
Rear track
1,478mm58in
1,570mm62in
Trunk volume
455L
500L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
88L

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 S-class (W220) AMG S 55PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) AMG C 32 V6: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) AMG S 55: 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-BenzS-class (W220)AMG S 555,500 rpm3,150 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-BenzS-class (W220)AMG S 55
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
5.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
6.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.9 s
17.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
187 km/h
116 mph
176 km/h
109 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-BenzS-class (W220)AMG S 55
360 hp
268 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) AMG S 55 has 6 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 S-class (W220) AMG S 55: 6 hp (4 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-BenzS-class (W220)AMG S 55
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-BenzS-class (W220)AMG S 55
1,810 kg
3,990 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-BenzS-class (W220)AMG S 55
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-BenzS-class (W220)AMG S 556.0 s

Although Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) AMG S 55 has more power, Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) AMG C 32 V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) AMG C 32 V6 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) AMG S 55: 0.8 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-BenzS-class (W220)AMG S 55
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) AMG C 32 V6 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) AMG S 55: 1.8 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-BenzS-class (W220)AMG S 55
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 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-BenzS-class (W220)AMG S 55
662 km
411 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-BenzS-class (W220)AMG S 55
360 hp
268 kW
6.0 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-BenzS-class (W220)AMG S 55
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,038 mm
198.3 in
Height
1,444 mm
56.9 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-BenzS-class (W220)AMG S 55
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 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-BenzS-class (W220)AMG S 55
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK
6.0 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-BenzS-class (W220)AMG S 55
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W203)AMG C 32 V6Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)AMG S 55
Power
354 hp
264 kW
360 hp
268 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
6.0 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
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
Fuel consumption
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 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
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,038 mm
198.3 in
Height
1,444 mm
56.9 in
Range score
539 km
335 mi
662 km
411 mi
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 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 S-class (W220) AMG S 55
Consumption11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK13.3 L/100 km17.7 mpg US21.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.13 LC100 km23.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.39 LC100 mi37.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal1,995 L527 US gal439 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,019 LC/year3,491 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Is 250 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 28 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) AMG S 55

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Has 123 km (76 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 45 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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