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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) · Facelift 2004 C 350 V6vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 300h

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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 300h

204 hp2143 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2014-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 300h

  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.0 L/100 km
    58.8 mpg US
    70.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    4.1 L/100 km
    57.4 mpg US
    68.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.9 L/100 km
    60.3 mpg US
    72.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,250 km
    777 mi
  • Best economy score
    96/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004C 350 V6Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 300h
Power
272hp203kW
204hp152kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,480kg3,263lb
1,640kg3,616lb
Gross weight
2,030kg4,475lb
2,195kg4,839lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
244 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
61.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
62.8s99% target: 242 km/h / 150 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
18.9s
Calculated
22.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
184hp/t137kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
124hp/t93kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
236Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
305Nm/t204lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
633km393mi
Calculated
1,250km777mi
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
Ground clearance-
92mm4in
Trunk volume
455L
435L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
50L
CO2 emissions-
104g/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) C 300hPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 C 350 V6: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 300h: 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 300h3,800 rpm1,600-1,800 rpm4,050 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 300h
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.9 s
22.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
244 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
108 mph
166 km/h
103 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 300h
204 hp
152 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 C 350 V6 has 68 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 300h.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 300h and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 C 350 V6: 68 hp (51 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 300h
500 Nm
369 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 300h
1,640 kg
3,616 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 300h
244 km/h
152 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 300h6.4 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 300h
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 300h and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 C 350 V6: 5.8 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)Facelift 2004C 350 V6
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 300h
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004C 350 V6
633 km
393 mi
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 300h
1,250 km
777 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 300h
204 hp
152 kW
6.4 s
244 km/h
152 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 300h
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
435 L
15.4 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 300h
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 300h 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 300h
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK
6.4 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 300h
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004C 350 V6Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 300h
Power
272 hp
203 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
244 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
Fuel consumption
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 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
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Range score
633 km
393 mi
1,250 km
777 mi
CO2 score
-
104 g/km
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 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) Facelift 2004 C 350 V6Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 300h
Consumption9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK4 L/100 km58.8 mpg US70.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.15 LC100 km7.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.60 LC100 mi11.27 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal600 L159 US gal132 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,573 LC/year1,050 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 68 hp more
  • Is 160 kg lighter
  • Has 21 km/h (13 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 59 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 300h

  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Uses 5.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 617 km (384 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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