2006 Mercedes-Benz C 320 CDi Sport Automatic vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 350 Avangarde Automatic
To start off, both 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 320 CDi Sport Automatic and 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 350 Avangarde Automatic were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 350 Avangarde Automatic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 350 Avangarde Automatic (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 320 CDi Sport Automatic. (221 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 350 Avangarde Automatic should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 320 CDi Sport Automatic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 320 CDi Sport Automatic weights approximately 230 kg more than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 350 Avangarde 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 320 CDi Sport Automatic (511 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 350 Avangarde Automatic. (350 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 320 CDi Sport Automatic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 350 Avangarde Automatic.
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2006 Mercedes-Benz C 320 CDi Sport Automatic | 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 350 Avangarde Automatic | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | C | C |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2987 cc | 3497 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 511 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.5 seconds | 6.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1555 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 62 L |