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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) · Facelift 2004 C 350 V6vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 220d

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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)

C 220d

170 hp2143 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 220d

  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    872 km
    542 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

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
  • Lightest
    1,480 kg
    3,263 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    184 hp/t
    137 kW/t
    5.4 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004C 350 V6Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 220d
Power
272hp203kW
170hp127kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,480kg3,263lb
1,495kg3,296lb
Gross weight
2,030kg4,475lb
2,115kg4,663lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
61.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
70.2s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
18.9s
Calculated
27.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
184hp/t137kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
114hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
236Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
268Nm/t179lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
633km393mi
Calculated
872km542mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,498cc213cu in
2,143cc131cu 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
1,570mm62in
Trunk volume
455L
480L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
41L

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) C 220dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 C 350 V6: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 220d: 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)C 220d3,000-4,200 rpm1,400-2,800 rpm4,450 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)C 220d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.9 s
27.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
108 mph
156 km/h
97 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)C 220d
170 hp
127 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 C 350 V6 has 102 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 220d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 220d and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 C 350 V6: 102 hp (76 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)C 220d
400 Nm
295 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)C 220d
1,495 kg
3,296 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)C 220d
235 km/h
146 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)C 220d7.5 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) C 220d: 1.1 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)C 220d
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 220d and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 C 350 V6: 5.1 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 2004C 350 V6
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 220d
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004C 350 V6
633 km
393 mi
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 220d
872 km
542 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)C 220d
170 hp
127 kW
7.5 s
235 km/h
146 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)C 220d
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 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 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)C 220d
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 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)C 220d
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
7.5 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)C 220d
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004C 350 V6Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 220d
Power
272 hp
203 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
Fuel consumption
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 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
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Range score
633 km
393 mi
872 km
542 mi
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 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) Facelift 2004 C 350 V6Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 220d
Consumption9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.15 LC100 km8.23 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.60 LC100 mi13.24 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal705 L186 US gal155 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,573 LC/year1,234 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 102 hp more
  • Is 15 kg lighter
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 30 km/h (19 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 70 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 220d

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Uses 5.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 240 km (149 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 25 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

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

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