2006 Mercedes-Benz C 180 Kompressor Sport Automatic vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 230 T Classic
To start off, both 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 180 Kompressor Sport Automatic and 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 230 T Classic were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 230 T Classic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 230 T Classic (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 180 Kompressor Sport Automatic. (141 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 230 T Classic should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 180 Kompressor Sport Automatic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 230 T Classic weights approximately 93 kg more than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 180 Kompressor Sport Automatic. 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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 230 T Classic (245 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 180 Kompressor Sport Automatic. (220 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 230 T Classic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 180 Kompressor Sport Automatic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 180 Kompressor Sport Automatic | 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 230 T Classic | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | C | C |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 68.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1788 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 62 L |
