2005 Mercedes-Benz C Coupe Sport vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C 240 T Classic
To start off, both 2005 Mercedes-Benz C Coupe Sport and 2005 Mercedes-Benz C 240 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 2,597 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz C 240 T Classic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C 240 T Classic (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C Coupe Sport. (141 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C 240 T Classic should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C Coupe Sport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C 240 T Classic weights approximately 140 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C Coupe Sport. 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, both vehicles can yield 240 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz C Coupe Sport | 2005 Mercedes-Benz C 240 T Classic | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | C | C |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 62 L |
