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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) · Facelift 2004 C 350 V6vsVolvo S80 · Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V

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

C 350 V6

272 hp3498 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2005-2007
VS

Volvo S80 · Facelift 2003

2.9 T6 24V

272 hp2922 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2003-2006

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
  • 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 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 V6VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
Power
272hp203kW
272hp203kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,495kg3,296lb
1,615kg3,560lb
Gross weight
2,030kg4,475lb
2,120kg4,674lb
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
72.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
18.9s
Calculated
22.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.2L/100 km16.6mpg US19.9mpg UK
16.2L/100 km14.5mpg US17.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
182hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
168hp/t126kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
234Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
235Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
620km385mi
Calculated
708km440mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,498cc213cu in
2,922cc178cu in
Length
4,526mm178in
4,822mm190in
Width
1,728mm68in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,430mm56in
1,452mm57in
Wheelbase
2,715mm107in
2,791mm110in
Front track
1,493mm59in
1,570mm62in
Rear track
1,464mm58in
1,548mm61in
Trunk volume
455L
460L
Max trunk volume-
1,126L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
80L
CO2 emissions-
272g/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 V6Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24VPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 C 350 V6: Power / Torque
  • Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V: 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
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V5,200 rpm1,800-5,000 rpm5,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004C 350 V6VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.9 s
22.3 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
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
15.0 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
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
272 hp
203 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
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
380 Nm
280 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
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
1,615 kg
3,560 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
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
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
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V7.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 C 350 V6 and Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V: 0.8 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
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) Facelift 2004 C 350 V6 and Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V: 1.3 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
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 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
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
708 km
440 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
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
272 hp
203 kW
7.2 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
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,822 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 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
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 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
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
7.2 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
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W203)Facelift 2004C 350 V6VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
Power
272 hp
203 kW
272 hp
203 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
7.2 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
1,615 kg
3,560 lb
Fuel consumption
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 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
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,822 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in
Range score
620 km
385 mi
708 km
440 mi
CO2 score
-
272 g/km
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 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 V6Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V
Consumption10 L/100 km23.5 mpg US28.2 mpg UK11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.50 LC100 km19.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.16 LC100 mi31.82 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,500 L396 US gal330 UK gal1,695 L448 US gal373 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,625 LC/year2,966 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Is 120 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V

  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Has 88 km (55 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 5 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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