Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) · Facelift 2004 C 350 V6vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 400e

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 (W206)

C 400e

252 hp1999 ccHybridAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2022-present

Comparison overview

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

  • 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 (W206) C 400e

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    0.9 L/100 km
    261.3 mpg US
    313.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    5,556 km
    3,452 mi
  • Best economy score
    100/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004C 350 V6Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 400e
Power
272hp203kW
252hp188kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,480kg3,263lb
2,055kg4,530lb
Gross weight
2,030kg4,475lb
2,670kg5,886lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
61.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
56.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
18.9s
Calculated
17.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
0.9L/100 km261.3mpg US313.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
184hp/t137kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
123hp/t91kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
236Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
195Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
633km393mi
Calculated
5,556km3,452mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,498cc213cu in
1,999cc122cu in
Length
4,526mm178in
4,751mm187in
Width
1,728mm68in
1,820mm72in
Height
1,430mm56in
1,442mm57in
Wheelbase
2,715mm107in
2,865mm113in
Front track
1,493mm59in
1,581mm62in
Rear track
1,464mm58in
1,583mm62in
Trunk volume
455L
315L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
50L

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 (W206) C 400ePowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 C 350 V6: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 400e: 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 (W206)C 400e6,100 rpm2,000 rpm6,350 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 (W206)C 400e
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.9 s
17.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
108 mph
178 km/h
111 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 (W206)C 400e
252 hp
188 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 C 350 V6 has 20 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 400e.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 400e and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 C 350 V6: 20 hp (15 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 (W206)C 400e
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 (W206)C 400e
2,055 kg
4,530 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 (W206)C 400e
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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 2004C 350 V66.4 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 400e5.4 s

Although Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 C 350 V6 has more power, Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 400e is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 400e and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 C 350 V6: 1.0 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 (W206)C 400e
0.9 L/100 km
261.3 mpg US
313.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 400e and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 C 350 V6: 8.9 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 (W206)C 400e
123 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 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 (W206)C 400e
5,556 km
3,452 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 (W206)C 400e
252 hp
188 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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 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 (W206)C 400e
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
315 L
11.1 cu ft
Length
4,751 mm
187.0 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 (W206)C 400e
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
0.9 L/100 km
261.3 mpg US
313.9 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 400e 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 (W206)C 400e
0.9 L/100 km
261.3 mpg US
313.9 mpg UK
5.4 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 (W206)C 400e
123 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
0.9 L/100 km
261.3 mpg US
313.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004C 350 V6Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 400e
Power
272 hp
203 kW
252 hp
188 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
2,055 kg
4,530 lb
Fuel consumption
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
0.9 L/100 km
261.3 mpg US
313.9 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
315 L
11.1 cu ft
Length
4,751 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Range score
633 km
393 mi
5,556 km
3,452 mi
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
315 L
11.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
123 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 C 350 V6Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 400e
Consumption9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK0.9 L/100 km261.3 mpg US313.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.15 LC100 km1.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.60 LC100 mi2.53 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal135 L36 US gal30 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,573 LC/year236.25 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Is 575 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 61 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 140 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 400e

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 8.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4,923 km (3,059 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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