2007 Mercedes-Benz C 350 Elegance Automatic vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDi Estate Classic
To start off, both 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 350 Elegance Automatic and 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDi Estate Classic were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 350 Elegance Automatic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 350 Elegance Automatic (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDi Estate Classic. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 350 Elegance Automatic should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDi Estate Classic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 350 Elegance Automatic weights approximately 60 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDi Estate 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 Elegance Automatic (350 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDi Estate Classic. (340 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 350 Elegance Automatic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDi Estate Classic. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 350 Elegance Automatic has automatic transmission and 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDi Estate Classic has manual transmission. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDi Estate Classic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 350 Elegance Automatic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 350 Elegance Automatic | 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDi Estate Classic | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | C | C |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2148 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.4 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 62 L |
