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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) · Facelift 2004 C 350 V6vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250

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 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2005-2007
VS

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205)

C 250

211 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2014-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250

  • Lightest
    1,405 kg
    3,097 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    862 km
    536 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • 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
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    182 hp/t
    136 kW/t
    5.5 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 250
Power
272hp203kW
211hp157kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,495kg3,296lb
1,405kg3,097lb
Gross weight
2,030kg4,475lb
2,045kg4,508lb
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
61.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
65.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
18.9s
Calculated
20.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.2L/100 km16.6mpg US19.9mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
182hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
234Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
249Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
620km385mi
Calculated
862km536mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,498cc213cu in
1,991cc121cu 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
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 (W205) C 250PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 C 350 V6: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250: 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 2505,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 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 250
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.9 s
20.4 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
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
108 mph
169 km/h
105 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 250
211 hp
157 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 C 350 V6 has 61 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 C 350 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 (W203)Facelift 2004C 350 V6
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250
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 (W203)Facelift 2004C 350 V6
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250
1,405 kg
3,097 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 250
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 (W205)C 2506.6 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 250: 0.2 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 (W203)Facelift 2004C 350 V6
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 C 350 V6: 4.2 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
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 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
620 km
385 mi
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250
862 km
536 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 250
211 hp
157 kW
6.6 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 (W205)C 250
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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

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
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 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
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
6.4 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
6.6 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
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004C 350 V6Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250
Power
272 hp
203 kW
211 hp
157 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
Fuel consumption
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 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
620 km
385 mi
862 km
536 mi
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 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 250
Consumption10 L/100 km23.5 mpg US28.2 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.50 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.16 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,500 L396 US gal330 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,625 LC/year1,523 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 61 hp more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 32 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250

  • Is 90 kg lighter
  • Uses 4.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 242 km (150 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 25 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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