2006 Mercedes-Benz C 230 Classic vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 200K Estate Sport Automatic
To start off, both 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 230 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 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 230 Classic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 230 Classic (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 200K Estate Sport Automatic. (161 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 230 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 160 kg more than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 230 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 230 Classic (245 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 200K Estate Sport Automatic. (241 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 230 Classic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 200K Estate Sport Automatic. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 200K Estate Sport Automatic has automatic transmission and 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 230 Classic has manual transmission. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 230 Classic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 200K Estate Sport Automatic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 230 Classic | 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 200K Estate Sport Automatic | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | C | C |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.4 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 231 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 9.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 70 L |
