2005 Mercedes-Benz C 270 CDI Classic vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C 350 Sports Coupe Automatic
To start off, both 2005 Mercedes-Benz C 270 CDI Classic and 2005 Mercedes-Benz C 350 Sports Coupe Automatic were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz C 350 Sports Coupe Automatic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C 350 Sports Coupe Automatic (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C 270 CDI Classic. (175 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C 350 Sports Coupe Automatic should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C 270 CDI Classic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C 270 CDI Classic weights approximately 54 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C 350 Sports Coupe Automatic.
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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C 270 CDI Classic (400 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C 350 Sports Coupe Automatic. (351 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz C 270 CDI Classic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C 350 Sports Coupe Automatic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz C 270 CDI Classic | 2005 Mercedes-Benz C 350 Sports Coupe Automatic | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | C | C |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2596 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 92.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 86 mm |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 6.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1594 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 62 L |
