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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) · Facelift 2004 AMG C 55 V8vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 400 V6

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) · Facelift 2004

AMG C 55 V8

367 hp5439 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2004-2007
VS

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205)

C 400 V6

333 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2014-2016

Comparison overview

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

  • 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
    367 hp
    274 kW
  • Highest torque
    510 Nm
    376 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,560 kg
    3,439 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    235 hp/t
    175 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 400 V6

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.2 L/100 km
    23.1 mpg US
    27.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    846 km
    526 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004AMG C 55 V8Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 400 V6
Power
367hp274kW
333hp248kW
Torque
510Nm376lb-ft
480Nm354lb-ft
Curb weight
1,560kg3,439lb
1,570kg3,461lb
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
47.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
50.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
15.0s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.3L/100 km13.6mpg US16.3mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
235hp/t175kW/t107hp/1000 lb
Calculated
212hp/t158kW/t96hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
327Nm/t219lb-ft/ton
Calculated
306Nm/t205lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
521km324mi
Calculated
846km526mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,439cc332cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
4,611mm182in
4,686mm184in
Width
1,744mm69in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,412mm56in
1,442mm57in
Wheelbase
2,715mm107in
2,840mm112in
Front track
1,507mm59in
1,588mm63in
Rear track
1,478mm58in
1,570mm62in
Trunk volume
455L
480L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
66L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 AMG C 55 V8Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 400 V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 AMG C 55 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 400 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004AMG C 55 V85,750 rpm4,000 rpm6,000 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 400 V65,250-6,000 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004AMG C 55 V8Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 400 V6
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
15.0 s
15.5 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
2.4 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
185 km/h
115 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004AMG C 55 V8
367 hp
274 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 400 V6
333 hp
248 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 AMG C 55 V8 has 34 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 400 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 400 V6 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 AMG C 55 V8: 34 hp (25 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004AMG C 55 V8
510 Nm
376 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 400 V6
480 Nm
354 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004AMG C 55 V8
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 400 V6
1,570 kg
3,461 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)Facelift 2004AMG C 55 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 400 V6
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)Facelift 2004AMG C 55 V85.2 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 400 V65.2 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)Facelift 2004AMG C 55 V8
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 400 V6
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 400 V6 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 AMG C 55 V8: 4.1 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)Facelift 2004AMG C 55 V8
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 400 V6
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004AMG C 55 V8
521 km
324 mi
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 400 V6
846 km
526 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
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
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 400 V6
333 hp
248 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)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
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 400 V6
Power
333 hp
248 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
480 L
17.0 cu ft
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)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-BenzC-class (W205)C 400 V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 400 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)Facelift 2004AMG C 55 V8
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
5.2 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 400 V6
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 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)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
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 400 V6
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004AMG C 55 V8Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 400 V6
Power
367 hp
274 kW
333 hp
248 kW
Torque
510 Nm
376 lb-ft
480 Nm
354 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
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
Fuel consumption
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Range score
521 km
324 mi
846 km
526 mi
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 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) Facelift 2004 AMG C 55 V8Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 400 V6
Consumption11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.83 LC100 km13.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.51 LC100 mi21.97 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,124 LC/year2,048 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 34 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 10 kg lighter
  • Has 23 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
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 400 V6

  • Uses 4.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 325 km (202 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 25 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

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