2006 Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDi Sport vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 350 Estate Avantgarde Automatic
To start off, both 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDi Sport and 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 350 Estate Avantgarde Automatic were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 350 Estate Avantgarde Automatic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 350 Estate Avantgarde Automatic (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDi Sport. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 350 Estate Avantgarde Automatic should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDi Sport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 350 Estate Avantgarde Automatic weights approximately 350 kg more than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDi 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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 350 Estate Avantgarde Automatic (350 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDi Sport. (340 Nm). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 350 Estate Avantgarde Automatic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDi Sport. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 350 Estate Avantgarde Automatic has automatic transmission and 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDi Sport has manual transmission. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDi Sport will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 350 Estate Avantgarde Automatic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDi Sport | 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 350 Estate Avantgarde Automatic | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | C | C |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2147 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 224 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 6.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 70 L |
