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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) · Facelift 2004 C 350 V6vsToyota Camry VI (XV40) 3.5i V6

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

Toyota Camry VI (XV40)

3.5i V6

277 hp3456 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2006-2009

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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
  • 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 overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    80/100

Toyota Camry VI (XV40) 3.5i V6

  • Most powerful
    277 hp
    207 kW
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.9 L/100 km
    23.8 mpg US
    28.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.1 L/100 km
    16.7 mpg US
    20.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    707 km
    439 mi
  • Largest trunk
    535 L
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004C 350 V6ToyotaCamry VI (XV40)3.5i V6
Power
272hp203kW
277hp207kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
346Nm255lb-ft
Curb weight
1,495kg3,296lb
1,685kg3,715lb
Gross weight
2,030kg4,475lb
2,050kg4,519lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
61.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
63.8s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
18.9s
Calculated
22.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.2L/100 km16.6mpg US19.9mpg UK
14.1L/100 km16.7mpg US20.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
182hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
164hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
234Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
205Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
620km385mi
Calculated
707km439mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,498cc213cu in
3,456cc211cu in
Length
4,526mm178in
4,815mm190in
Width
1,728mm68in
1,820mm72in
Height
1,430mm56in
1,480mm58in
Wheelbase
2,715mm107in
2,775mm109in
Front track
1,493mm59in
1,580mm62in
Rear track
1,464mm58in
1,575mm62in
Ground clearance-
160mm6in
Trunk volume
455L
535L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
70L
CO2 emissions-
233g/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 V6Toyota Camry VI (XV40) 3.5i V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 C 350 V6: Power / Torque
  • Toyota Camry VI (XV40) 3.5i V6: 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
ToyotaCamry VI (XV40)3.5i V66,200 rpm4,700 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004C 350 V6ToyotaCamry VI (XV40)3.5i V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.9 s
22.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
108 mph
164 km/h
102 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
ToyotaCamry VI (XV40)3.5i V6
277 hp
207 kW

Toyota Camry VI (XV40) 3.5i V6 has 5 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 C 350 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 C 350 V6 and Toyota Camry VI (XV40) 3.5i V6: 5 hp (4 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
ToyotaCamry VI (XV40)3.5i V6
346 Nm
255 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
ToyotaCamry VI (XV40)3.5i V6
1,685 kg
3,715 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
ToyotaCamry VI (XV40)3.5i V6
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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
ToyotaCamry VI (XV40)3.5i V66.8 s

Although Toyota Camry VI (XV40) 3.5i V6 has more power, Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 C 350 V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 C 350 V6 and Toyota Camry VI (XV40) 3.5i V6: 0.4 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
ToyotaCamry VI (XV40)3.5i V6
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 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
ToyotaCamry VI (XV40)3.5i V6
164 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 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
ToyotaCamry VI (XV40)3.5i V6
707 km
439 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
ToyotaCamry VI (XV40)3.5i V6
277 hp
207 kW
6.8 s
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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
ToyotaCamry VI (XV40)3.5i V6
Power
277 hp
207 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Length
4,815 mm
189.6 in
Height
1,480 mm
58.3 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
ToyotaCamry VI (XV40)3.5i V6
Power
277 hp
207 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 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
ToyotaCamry VI (XV40)3.5i V6
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
6.8 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
ToyotaCamry VI (XV40)3.5i V6
164 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004C 350 V6ToyotaCamry VI (XV40)3.5i V6
Power
272 hp
203 kW
277 hp
207 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
346 Nm
255 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
1,685 kg
3,715 lb
Fuel consumption
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 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
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Length
4,815 mm
189.6 in
Height
1,480 mm
58.3 in
Range score
620 km
385 mi
707 km
439 mi
CO2 score
-
233 g/km
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
164 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 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 V6Toyota Camry VI (XV40) 3.5i V6
Consumption10 L/100 km23.5 mpg US28.2 mpg UK9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.50 LC100 km17.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.16 LC100 mi27.88 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,500 L396 US gal330 UK gal1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,625 LC/year2,599 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 4 Nm more
  • Is 190 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Toyota Camry VI (XV40) 3.5i V6

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 87 km (54 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 80 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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