2007 Mercedes-Benz C 280 Avantgarde Automatic vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 350 Sport Automatic
To start off, both 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 280 Avantgarde Automatic and 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 350 Sport Automatic were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 350 Sport Automatic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 350 Sport Automatic (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 280 Avantgarde Automatic. (228 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 350 Sport Automatic should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 280 Avantgarde Automatic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 350 Sport Automatic weights approximately 10 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 280 Avantgarde 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 350 Sport Automatic (350 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 280 Avantgarde Automatic. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 350 Sport Automatic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 280 Avantgarde Automatic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 280 Avantgarde Automatic | 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 350 Sport Automatic | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | C | C |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7 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 | 1640 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 62 L |
