2006 Mercedes-Benz C 230K Sports Coupe vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 180K Estate Avantgarde Automatic
To start off, both 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 230K Sports Coupe and 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 180K 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 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 230K Sports Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 230K Sports Coupe (202 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 180K Estate Avantgarde Automatic. (141 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 230K Sports Coupe should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 180K Estate Avantgarde Automatic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 180K Estate Avantgarde Automatic weights approximately 95 kg more than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 230K Sports Coupe.
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 230K Sports Coupe (245 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 180K Estate Avantgarde Automatic. (220 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 230K Sports Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 180K Estate Avantgarde Automatic. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 180K Estate Avantgarde Automatic has automatic transmission and 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 230K Sports Coupe has manual transmission. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 230K Sports Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 180K Estate Avantgarde Automatic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Mercedes-Benz C 230K Sports Coupe | 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 180K Estate Avantgarde Automatic | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | C | C |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2496 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.4 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 70 L |