Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) · Facelift 2004 C 350 V6vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) · Facelift 2018 C 180 1.6

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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

C 350 V6

272 hp3498 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2005-2007
VS

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

C 180 1.6

156 hp1595 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2019

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 C 350 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    272 hp
    203 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    184 hp/t
    137 kW/t
    5.4 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    633 km
    393 mi
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.6

  • Lightest
    1,385 kg
    3,053 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004C 350 V6Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6
Power
272hp203kW
156hp116kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,480kg3,263lb
1,385kg3,053lb
Gross weight
2,030kg4,475lb
2,040kg4,497lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
225 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
61.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
71.3s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
18.9s
Calculated
32.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
184hp/t137kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
113hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
236Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
181Nm/t121lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
633km393mi
Calculated
631km392mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,498cc213cu in
1,595cc97cu in
Length
4,526mm178in
4,686mm184in
Width
1,728mm68in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,430mm56in
1,442mm57in
Wheelbase
2,715mm107in
2,840mm112in
Front track
1,493mm59in
1,588mm63in
Rear track
1,464mm58in
-
Ground clearance-
92mm4in
Trunk volume
455L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
41L
CO2 emissions-
149g/km

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 C 350 V6Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 C 350 V6: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004C 350 V66,000 rpm2,400-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6-1,200-4,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004C 350 V6Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.9 s
32.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
225 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
108 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004C 350 V6
272 hp
203 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6
156 hp
116 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 C 350 V6 has 116 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.6.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.6 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 C 350 V6: 116 hp (87 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004C 350 V6
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6
250 Nm
184 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 2004C 350 V6
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6
1,385 kg
3,053 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 2004C 350 V6
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6
225 km/h
140 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 2004C 350 V66.4 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.68.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 C 350 V6 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.6: 1.9 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 2004C 350 V6
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.6 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 C 350 V6: 3.3 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 2004C 350 V6
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 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 2004C 350 V6
633 km
393 mi
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6
631 km
392 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004C 350 V6
272 hp
203 kW
6.4 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6
156 hp
116 kW
8.3 s
225 km/h
140 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 2004C 350 V6
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 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
4,526 mm
178.2 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 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)Facelift 2004C 350 V6
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 C 350 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 2004C 350 V6
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
6.4 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
8.3 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 2004C 350 V6
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004C 350 V6Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.6
Power
272 hp
203 kW
156 hp
116 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
8.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
1,385 kg
3,053 lb
Fuel consumption
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,526 mm
178.2 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Range score
633 km
393 mi
631 km
392 mi
CO2 score
-
149 g/km
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 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 C 350 V6Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.6
Consumption9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.15 LC100 km11.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.60 LC100 mi18.31 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal975 L258 US gal214 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,573 LC/year1,706 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 C 350 V6

  • Has 116 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 1.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 40 km/h (25 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 71 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 2 km (1 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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