2006 Mercedes-Benz C 55 T AMG vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDi Estate Sport Automatic
To start off, both 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 55 T AMG and 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDi 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 5,438 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 55 T AMG is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 55 T AMG (362 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDi Estate Sport Automatic. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 55 T AMG should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDi Estate Sport Automatic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 55 T AMG weights approximately 5 kg more than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDi Estate Sport Automatic. 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 55 T AMG (510 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDi Estate Sport Automatic. (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 55 T AMG will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDi Estate Sport Automatic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 55 T AMG | 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDi 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 | 5438 cc | 2147 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 224 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.4 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 70 L |
