Mercedes-Benz C55 AMG 2004 Review
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The C55, complete with a 5.5-litre V8, replaces the C32, which had a supercharged 3.2-litre V6 (260kW and 450Nm).
The C32 may have been quick, but it seems soft compared with a C55 V8 that has 270kW and 510Nm, allowing it to go from 0-100km/h in 5.2 seconds.
The V8 rumble is worth winding down the windows for. AMG tuners have ensured the exhaust note, through four outlets, is loud for a typically conservative Mercedes.
The four-door C55 AMG is $159,900 – $17,900 more than the BMW M3, but the Mercedes is a different type of car.
You could take it on a scenic cruise with some spirited driving thrown in. The two-door M3 is a harder charger and less comfortable for daily driving.
The M3 comes as a regular manual or F1-style sequential semi-automatic. The C55 is automatic only (five-speed).
It does have a self-shift mode, with buttons on the steering wheel, but the automatic won't let you rev the engine out and changes up on you, regardless. This happens a few times and you end up putting it back into full auto mode.
It is difficult to pick from the rest of the C-Class range, but the C55's front is 80mm longer than the standard car, to accommodate the V8.
Pricing guides
$15,015
Based on third party pricing data
Lowest Price
$7,150
Highest Price
$22,880
Range and Specs
| Vehicle | Specs | Price* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| C32 AMG | 3.2L, PULP, 5 SP | $16,830 – 21,560 | 2004 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2004 C32 AMG Pricing and Specs |
| C320 Evolution | 3.2L, ULP, 5 SP | $13,530 – 17,820 | 2004 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2004 C320 Evolution Pricing and Specs |
| C230 Kompressor Evolution | 1.8L, ULP, 5 SP | $11,000 – 15,070 | 2004 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2004 C230 Kompressor Evolution Pricing and Specs |
| C230 Kompressor Evolution AMG | 1.8L, ULP, 5 SP | $12,100 – 16,170 | 2004 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2004 C230 Kompressor Evolution AMG Pricing and Specs |
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Pricing Guide
$18,040
Lowest price, based on third party pricing data
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