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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 400 V6vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W203) · Facelift 2004 C 350 V6

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

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205)

C 400 V6

333 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2014-2016
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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) · Facelift 2004

C 350 V6

272 hp3498 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2005-2007

Comparison overview

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

  • 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
    333 hp
    248 kW
  • Highest torque
    480 Nm
    354 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    212 hp/t
    158 kW/t
    4.7 kg/hp
  • 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 overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 400 V6Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004C 350 V6
Power
333hp248kW
272hp203kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,570kg3,461lb
1,480kg3,263lb
Gross weight
2,210kg4,872lb
2,030kg4,475lb
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
50.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
61.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
15.5s
Calculated
18.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
212hp/t158kW/t96hp/1000 lb
Calculated
184hp/t137kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
306Nm/t205lb-ft/ton
Calculated
236Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
846km526mi
Calculated
633km393mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
3,498cc213cu in
Length
4,686mm184in
4,526mm178in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,728mm68in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,430mm56in
Wheelbase
2,840mm112in
2,715mm107in
Front track
1,588mm63in
1,493mm59in
Rear track
1,570mm62in
1,464mm58in
Trunk volume
480L
455L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
62L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 400 V6Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 C 350 V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 400 V6: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 C 350 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 400 V65,250-6,000 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004C 350 V66,000 rpm2,400-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 400 V6Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004C 350 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.5 s
18.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
185 km/h
115 mph
173 km/h
108 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 400 V6
333 hp
248 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004C 350 V6
272 hp
203 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 400 V6 has 61 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 C 350 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 C 350 V6 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 400 V6: 61 hp (45 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 400 V6
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004C 350 V6
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 400 V6
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004C 350 V6
1,480 kg
3,263 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 (W205)C 400 V6
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004C 350 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 (W205)C 400 V65.2 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004C 350 V66.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 400 V6 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 C 350 V6: 1.2 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 (W205)C 400 V6
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004C 350 V6
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 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 C 350 V6: 2.0 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 (W205)C 400 V6
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004C 350 V6
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 400 V6
846 km
526 mi
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004C 350 V6
633 km
393 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 400 V6
333 hp
248 kW
5.2 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
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

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 (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
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

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 (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-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-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 (W205)C 400 V6
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
5.2 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

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 (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
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 400 V6Mercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004C 350 V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
272 hp
203 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
Fuel consumption
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
846 km
526 mi
633 km
393 mi
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 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 (W205) C 400 V6Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 C 350 V6
Consumption7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.65 LC100 km17.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.97 LC100 mi27.60 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,048 LC/year2,573 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 61 hp more
  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 28 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 214 km (133 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 25 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

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