2006 Mercedes-Benz C 180K Estate Elegance vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 230 Classic Automatic
To start off, both 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 180K Estate Elegance and 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 230 Classic 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 Automatic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 230 Classic Automatic (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 180K Estate Elegance. (141 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 230 Classic Automatic should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 180K Estate Elegance. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 180K Estate Elegance weights approximately 255 kg more than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 230 Classic 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 230 Classic Automatic (245 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 180K Estate Elegance. (220 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 230 Classic Automatic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 180K Estate Elegance. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 230 Classic Automatic has automatic transmission and 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 180K Estate Elegance has manual transmission. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 180K Estate Elegance will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 230 Classic Automatic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 180K Estate Elegance | 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 230 Classic Automatic | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | C | C |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 68.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 223 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.7 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 62 L |
