2006 Mercedes-Benz C 200K Classic Automatic vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 320 CDi Elegance Automatic
To start off, both 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 200K Classic Automatic and 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 320 CDi Elegance Automatic were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 320 CDi Elegance Automatic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 320 CDi Elegance Automatic (221 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 200K Classic Automatic. (161 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 320 CDi Elegance Automatic should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 200K Classic Automatic.
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 320 CDi Elegance Automatic (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 200K Classic Automatic. (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 320 CDi Elegance Automatic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 200K Classic Automatic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 200K Classic Automatic | 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 320 CDi Elegance Automatic | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | C | C |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 231 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.4 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 80 L |
