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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) · Facelift 2004 C 350 V6vsMG ZT · Facelift 2004 4.6 V8

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) · Facelift 2004

C 350 V6

272 hp3498 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2005-2007
VS

MG ZT · Facelift 2004

4.6 V8

260 hp4601 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2004-2005

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
  • Lightest
    1,495 kg
    3,296 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    182 hp/t
    136 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.0 L/100 km
    23.5 mpg US
    28.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.2 L/100 km
    16.6 mpg US
    19.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    620 km
    385 mi
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    80/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004C 350 V6MGZTFacelift 20044.6 V8
Power
272hp203kW
260hp194kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
410Nm302lb-ft
Curb weight
1,495kg3,296lb
1,770kg3,902lb
Gross weight
2,030kg4,475lb
2,170kg4,784lb
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
65.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
18.9s
Calculated
20.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.2L/100 km16.6mpg US19.9mpg UK
17.9L/100 km13.1mpg US15.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
182hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
147hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
234Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
232Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
620km385mi
Calculated
492km306mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,498cc213cu in
4,601cc281cu in
Length
4,526mm178in
4,747mm187in
Width
1,728mm68in
1,778mm70in
Height
1,430mm56in
1,427mm56in
Wheelbase
2,715mm107in
2,746mm108in
Front track
1,493mm59in
-
Rear track
1,464mm58in
-
Trunk volume
455L
432L
Max trunk volume-
674L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
65L
CO2 emissions-
314g/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 V6MG ZT Facelift 2004 4.6 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 C 350 V6: Power / Torque
  • MG ZT Facelift 2004 4.6 V8: 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
MGZTFacelift 20044.6 V85,000 rpm4,000 rpm6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004C 350 V6MGZTFacelift 20044.6 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
6.3 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
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
108 mph
170 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
MGZTFacelift 20044.6 V8
260 hp
194 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 C 350 V6 has 12 hp more than MG ZT Facelift 2004 4.6 V8.

The biggest power difference is between MG ZT Facelift 2004 4.6 V8 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 C 350 V6: 12 hp (9 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
MGZTFacelift 20044.6 V8
410 Nm
302 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
MGZTFacelift 20044.6 V8
1,770 kg
3,902 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
MGZTFacelift 20044.6 V8
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
MGZTFacelift 20044.6 V86.3 s

Although Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 C 350 V6 has more power, MG ZT Facelift 2004 4.6 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between MG ZT Facelift 2004 4.6 V8 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 C 350 V6: 0.1 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
MGZTFacelift 20044.6 V8
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 C 350 V6 and MG ZT Facelift 2004 4.6 V8: 3.2 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
MGZTFacelift 20044.6 V8
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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
MGZTFacelift 20044.6 V8
492 km
306 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
MGZTFacelift 20044.6 V8
260 hp
194 kW
6.3 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
MGZTFacelift 20044.6 V8
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
432 L
15.3 cu ft
Length
4,747 mm
186.9 in
Height
1,427 mm
56.2 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
MGZTFacelift 20044.6 V8
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 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
MGZTFacelift 20044.6 V8
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
6.3 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
MGZTFacelift 20044.6 V8
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004C 350 V6MGZTFacelift 20044.6 V8
Power
272 hp
203 kW
260 hp
194 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
6.3 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
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
Fuel consumption
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 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
432 L
15.3 cu ft
Length
4,747 mm
186.9 in
Height
1,427 mm
56.2 in
Range score
620 km
385 mi
492 km
306 mi
CO2 score
-
314 g/km
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
432 L
15.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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 V6MG ZT Facelift 2004 4.6 V8
Consumption10 L/100 km23.5 mpg US28.2 mpg UK13.2 L/100 km17.8 mpg US21.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.50 LC100 km23.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.16 LC100 mi37.18 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,500 L396 US gal330 UK gal1,980 L523 US gal436 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,625 LC/year3,465 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 12 hp more
  • Is 275 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 35 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 128 km (79 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 23 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h

MG ZT Facelift 2004 4.6 V8

  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

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

Cons

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

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