2005 Mercedes-Benz C 350 Estate vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C 200 Kompressor T Classic
To start off, both 2005 Mercedes-Benz C 350 Estate and 2005 Mercedes-Benz C 200 Kompressor T Classic 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 Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C 350 Estate (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C 200 Kompressor T Classic. (167 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C 350 Estate should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C 200 Kompressor T Classic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C 350 Estate weights approximately 40 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C 200 Kompressor T Classic. 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 350 Estate (350 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C 200 Kompressor T Classic. (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz C 350 Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C 200 Kompressor T Classic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz C 350 Estate | 2005 Mercedes-Benz C 200 Kompressor T Classic | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | C | C |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.9 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 228 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 9.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 62 L |
