2007 Mercedes-Benz C 350 Avantgarde vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 200K Classic
To start off, both 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 350 Avantgarde and 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 200K Classic were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 350 Avantgarde is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 350 Avantgarde (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 200K Classic. (161 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 350 Avantgarde should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 200K Classic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 350 Avantgarde weights approximately 70 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 200K Classic. 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 Avantgarde (350 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 200K Classic. (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 350 Avantgarde will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 200K Classic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 350 Avantgarde | 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 200K Classic | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | C | C |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.4 seconds | 9.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 62 L |
