2006 Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDi Estate Avantgarde vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 230 T Classic
To start off, both 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDi Estate Avantgarde and 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 230 T Classic 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 T Classic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 230 T Classic (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDi Estate Avantgarde. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 230 T Classic should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDi Estate Avantgarde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 230 T Classic weights approximately 3 kg more than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDi Estate Avantgarde. 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 220 CDi Estate Avantgarde (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 230 T Classic. (245 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDi Estate Avantgarde will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 230 T Classic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDi Estate Avantgarde | 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 230 T Classic | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | C | C |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2148 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 219 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1788 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 62 L |
