2006 Mercedes-Benz C 280 Estate Sport Automatic vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 180K Estate Elegance Automatic
To start off, both 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 280 Estate Sport Automatic and 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 180K Estate Elegance 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 Estate Sport Automatic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 280 Estate Sport Automatic (228 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 180K Estate Elegance Automatic. (141 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 280 Estate Sport Automatic should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 180K Estate Elegance Automatic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 280 Estate Sport Automatic weights approximately 95 kg more than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 180K Estate Elegance 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 280 Estate Sport Automatic (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 180K Estate Elegance Automatic. (220 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 280 Estate Sport Automatic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 180K Estate Elegance Automatic.
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2006 Mercedes-Benz C 280 Estate Sport Automatic | 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 180K Estate Elegance 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 | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.1 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7 seconds | 9.9 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 | 1785 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 62 L |