2005 Mercedes-Benz C 30 CDI AMG vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C 320 Luxury Sedan
To start off, both 2005 Mercedes-Benz C 30 CDI AMG and 2005 Mercedes-Benz C 320 Luxury Sedan were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,196 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz C 320 Luxury Sedan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C 30 CDI AMG (228 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C 320 Luxury Sedan. (215 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C 30 CDI AMG should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C 320 Luxury Sedan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C 30 CDI AMG weights approximately 149 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C 320 Luxury Sedan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 30 CDI AMG (540 Nm) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C 320 Luxury Sedan. (315 Nm). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz C 30 CDI AMG will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C 320 Luxury Sedan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz C 30 CDI AMG | 2005 Mercedes-Benz C 320 Luxury Sedan | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | C | C |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2948 cc | 3196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 1506 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 62 L |
