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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) · Facelift 2004 C 350 V6vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180

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 (W206)

C 180

170 hp1496 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2021-present

Comparison overview

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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
  • Lightest
    1,495 kg
    3,296 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    182 hp/t
    136 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    620 km
    385 mi
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.1 L/100 km
    25.8 mpg US
    31.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004C 350 V6Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180
Power
272hp203kW
170hp127kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,495kg3,296lb
1,550kg3,417lb
Gross weight
2,030kg4,475lb
2,250kg4,960lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
231 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
61.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
75.6s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
8.6s
0-200 km/h
18.9s
Calculated
32.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
8.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.2L/100 km16.6mpg US19.9mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
182hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
110hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
234Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
161Nm/t108lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
620km385mi
Calculated
615km382mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,498cc213cu in
1,496cc91cu in
Length
4,526mm178in
4,751mm187in
Width
1,728mm68in
1,820mm72in
Height
1,430mm56in
1,437mm57in
Wheelbase
2,715mm107in
2,865mm113in
Front track
1,493mm59in
1,601mm63in
Rear track
1,464mm58in
1,613mm64in
Trunk volume
455L
455L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
40L

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 180PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 C 350 V6: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180: 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 1805,500-6,100 rpm1,800-4,000 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 180
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
8.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
8.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.9 s
32.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
231 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
7.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
108 mph
150 km/h
93 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 180
170 hp
127 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 C 350 V6 has 102 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 C 350 V6: 102 hp (76 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 180
250 Nm
184 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 (W206)C 180
1,550 kg
3,417 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 180
231 km/h
144 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 1808.6 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 (W206) C 180: 2.2 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 (W206)C 180
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 C 350 V6: 3.5 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 (W206)C 180
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 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 (W206)C 180
615 km
382 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 180
170 hp
127 kW
8.6 s
231 km/h
144 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 180
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,751 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,437 mm
56.6 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 (W206)C 180
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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 (W206)C 180
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
8.6 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 (W206)C 180
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004C 350 V6Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180
Power
272 hp
203 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
8.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
1,550 kg
3,417 lb
Fuel consumption
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,751 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,437 mm
56.6 in
Range score
620 km
385 mi
615 km
382 mi
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 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 (W206) C 180
Consumption10 L/100 km23.5 mpg US28.2 mpg UK6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.50 LC100 km11.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.16 LC100 mi18.31 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,500 L396 US gal330 UK gal975 L258 US gal214 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,625 LC/year1,706 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 102 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 55 kg lighter
  • Is 2.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 34 km/h (21 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 72 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 5 km (3 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

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