2006 Mercedes-Benz C 55 AMG Sedan vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 230K Sports Coupe Automatic
To start off, both 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 55 AMG Sedan and 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 230K Sports Coupe Automatic were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 55 AMG Sedan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 55 AMG Sedan (363 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 230K Sports Coupe Automatic. (201 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 55 AMG Sedan should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 230K Sports Coupe Automatic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 230K Sports Coupe Automatic weights approximately 70 kg more than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 55 AMG Sedan.
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 55 AMG Sedan (510 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 230K Sports Coupe Automatic. (245 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 55 AMG Sedan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 230K Sports Coupe Automatic. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 230K Sports Coupe Automatic has automatic transmission and 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 55 AMG Sedan has manual transmission. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 55 AMG Sedan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 230K Sports Coupe Automatic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 55 AMG Sedan | 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 230K Sports Coupe Automatic | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | C | C |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5439 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 363 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 68.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 234 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 8.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 62 L |
