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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) · Facelift 2004 C 350 V6vsMitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII 2.0

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

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII

2.0

265 hp1997 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2003-2005

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
  • Best power-to-weight
    184 hp/t
    137 kW/t
    5.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.8 L/100 km
    24.0 mpg US
    28.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.0 L/100 km
    16.8 mpg US
    20.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    633 km
    393 mi
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004C 350 V6MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
Power
272hp203kW
265hp198kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
355Nm262lb-ft
Curb weight
1,480kg3,263lb
1,445kg3,186lb
Gross weight
2,030kg4,475lb
1,885kg4,156lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
61.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
54.9s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
18.9s
Calculated
20.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
15.4L/100 km15.3mpg US18.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
184hp/t137kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
183hp/t137kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
236Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
246Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
633km393mi
Calculated
505km314mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,498cc213cu in
1,997cc122cu in
Length
4,526mm178in
4,490mm177in
Width
1,728mm68in
1,770mm70in
Height
1,430mm56in
1,450mm57in
Wheelbase
2,715mm107in
2,625mm103in
Front track
1,493mm59in
1,515mm60in
Rear track
1,464mm58in
1,515mm60in
Ground clearance-
140mm6in
Trunk volume
455L
430L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
55L
CO2 emissions-
258g/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 V6Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII 2.0PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 C 350 V6: Power / Torque
  • Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII 2.0: 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
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.06,500 rpm3,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004C 350 V6MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.9 s
20.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
108 mph
171 km/h
106 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
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
265 hp
198 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 C 350 V6 has 7 hp more than Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII 2.0.

The biggest power difference is between Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII 2.0 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 C 350 V6: 7 hp (5 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
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
355 Nm
262 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
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
1,445 kg
3,186 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
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
245 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
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.06.1 s

Although Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 C 350 V6 has more power, Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII 2.0 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII 2.0 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 C 350 V6: 0.3 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
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 C 350 V6 and Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII 2.0: 1.1 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
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
183 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.5 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
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
505 km
314 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
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
265 hp
198 kW
6.1 s
245 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
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,490 mm
176.8 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 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
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 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
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
6.1 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
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
183 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004C 350 V6MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
Power
272 hp
203 kW
265 hp
198 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
355 Nm
262 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
1,445 kg
3,186 lb
Fuel consumption
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 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
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,490 mm
176.8 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Range score
633 km
393 mi
505 km
314 mi
CO2 score
-
258 g/km
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
183 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.5 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 V6Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII 2.0
Consumption9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK10.9 L/100 km21.6 mpg US25.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.15 LC100 km19.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.60 LC100 mi30.70 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal1,635 L432 US gal360 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,573 LC/year2,861 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 128 km (80 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 25 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII 2.0

  • Has 5 Nm more
  • Is 35 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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