2002 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2002 Koenigsegg CC8S
To start off, both 2002 Mercedes-Benz C and 2002 Koenigsegg CC8S were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Koenigsegg CC8S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Koenigsegg CC8S (655 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 480 more horse power than 2002 Mercedes-Benz C. (175 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Koenigsegg CC8S should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 365 kg more than 2002 Koenigsegg CC8S.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2002 Koenigsegg CC8S (752 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 511 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mercedes-Benz C. (241 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Koenigsegg CC8S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Mercedes-Benz C | 2002 Koenigsegg CC8S | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Koenigsegg |
Model | C | CC8S |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 4719 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 655 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 241 Nm | 752 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Top Speed | 222 km/hour | 389 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.1 seconds | 3.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4191 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1989 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1069 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2659 mm |