2005 Mercedes-Benz C 55 AMG vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C 230 Kompressor Sports Sedan
To start off, both 2005 Mercedes-Benz C 55 AMG and 2005 Mercedes-Benz C 230 Kompressor Sports Sedan were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,441 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz C 55 AMG is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C 55 AMG (362 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C 230 Kompressor Sports Sedan. (189 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C 55 AMG should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C 230 Kompressor Sports Sedan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C 55 AMG weights approximately 165 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C 230 Kompressor Sports 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 55 AMG (510 Nm) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C 230 Kompressor Sports Sedan. (260 Nm). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz C 55 AMG will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C 230 Kompressor Sports Sedan.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mercedes-Benz C 55 AMG | 2005 Mercedes-Benz C 230 Kompressor Sports Sedan | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | C | C |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5441 cc | 1803 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 510 Nm | 260 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 62 L |