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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) · Facelift 2004 C 350 V6vsOpel Vectra C · Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V Turbo

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

Opel Vectra C · Facelift 2005

2.8i V6 24V Turbo

250 hp2792 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2006-2008

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
  • 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
  • Best estimated range
    620 km
    385 mi
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    80/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004C 350 V6OpelVectra CFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
Power
272hp203kW
250hp186kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,495kg3,296lb
1,495kg3,296lb
Gross weight
2,030kg4,475lb
2,040kg4,497lb
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
73.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
18.9s
Calculated
22.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.2L/100 km16.6mpg US19.9mpg UK
17.1L/100 km13.8mpg US16.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
182hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
167hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
234Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
234Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
620km385mi
Calculated
610km379mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,498cc213cu in
2,792cc170cu in
Length
4,526mm178in
4,611mm182in
Width
1,728mm68in
1,798mm71in
Height
1,430mm56in
1,460mm57in
Wheelbase
2,715mm107in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,493mm59in
1,536mm60in
Rear track
1,464mm58in
1,525mm60in
Trunk volume
455L
-
Max trunk volume-
500L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
61L

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 V6Opel Vectra C Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V TurboPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 C 350 V6: Power / Torque
  • Opel Vectra C Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V Turbo: 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
OpelVectra CFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo5,500 rpm-5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004C 350 V6OpelVectra CFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.9 s
22.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
108 mph
163 km/h
101 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
OpelVectra CFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
250 hp
186 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 C 350 V6 has 22 hp more than Opel Vectra C Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V Turbo.

The biggest power difference is between Opel Vectra C Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V Turbo and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 C 350 V6: 22 hp (16 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
OpelVectra CFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
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
OpelVectra CFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
1,495 kg
3,296 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
OpelVectra CFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
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
OpelVectra CFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo7.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 C 350 V6 and Opel Vectra C Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V Turbo: 0.9 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
OpelVectra CFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK

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
OpelVectra CFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
167 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 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
OpelVectra CFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
610 km
379 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
OpelVectra CFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
250 hp
186 kW
7.3 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
OpelVectra CFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,611 mm
181.5 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 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
OpelVectra CFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 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
OpelVectra CFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
7.3 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
OpelVectra CFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
167 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004C 350 V6OpelVectra CFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
Power
272 hp
203 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
7.3 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
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
Fuel consumption
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 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
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,611 mm
181.5 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
Range score
620 km
385 mi
610 km
379 mi
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
167 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 C 350 V6Opel Vectra C Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V Turbo
Consumption10 L/100 km23.5 mpg US28.2 mpg UK10 L/100 km23.5 mpg US28.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.50 LC100 km17.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.16 LC100 mi28.16 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,500 L396 US gal330 UK gal1,500 L396 US gal330 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,625 LC/year2,625 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 22 hp more
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 10 km (6 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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