2004 Mercedes-Benz C 320 vs. 2004 Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDi Estate
To start off, both 2004 Mercedes-Benz C 320 and 2004 Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDi Estate were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mercedes-Benz C 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercedes-Benz C 320 (215 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2004 Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDi Estate. (149 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercedes-Benz C 320 should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDi Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDi Estate weights approximately 5 kg more than 2004 Mercedes-Benz C 320.
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, 2004 Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDi Estate (340 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercedes-Benz C 320. (310 Nm). This means 2004 Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDi Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercedes-Benz C 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercedes-Benz C 320 | 2004 Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDi Estate | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | C | C |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3199 cc | 2148 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 248 km/hour | 218 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.7 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 62 L |
