2006 Mercedes-Benz C 350 Estate Elegance Automatic vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 320 CDi Sport Automatic
To start off, both 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 350 Estate Elegance Automatic and 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 320 CDi 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 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 350 Estate Elegance Automatic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 350 Estate Elegance Automatic (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 320 CDi Sport Automatic. (221 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 350 Estate Elegance Automatic should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 320 CDi Sport 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 Sport Automatic (511 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 350 Estate Elegance Automatic. (350 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 320 CDi Sport Automatic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 350 Estate Elegance Automatic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 350 Estate Elegance Automatic | 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 320 CDi Sport Automatic | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | C | C |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3497 cc | 2987 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 511 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.9 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.4 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 80 L |
