2006 Mercedes-Benz C 280 T Classic vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 200K Estate Sport Automatic
To start off, both 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 280 T Classic and 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 200K Estate Sport Automatic were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 280 T Classic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 280 T Classic (228 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 200K Estate Sport Automatic. (161 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 280 T Classic should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 200K Estate Sport Automatic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 200K Estate Sport Automatic weights approximately 155 kg more than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 280 T Classic.
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 280 T Classic (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 200K Estate Sport Automatic. (241 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 280 T Classic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 200K Estate Sport Automatic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 280 T Classic | 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 200K Estate Sport Automatic | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | C | C |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 243 km/hour | 231 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.5 seconds | 9.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 70 L |
