2007 Mercedes-Benz C 55 AMG vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 230 Sportcoupe
To start off, both 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 55 AMG and 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 230 Sportcoupe were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 55 AMG is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 55 AMG (362 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 230 Sportcoupe. (201 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 55 AMG should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 230 Sportcoupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 230 Sportcoupe weights approximately 55 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 55 AMG.
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 55 AMG (510 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 230 Sportcoupe. (245 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 55 AMG will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 230 Sportcoupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 55 AMG | 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 230 Sportcoupe | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | C | C |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5439 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 68.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 8.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 62 L |
