2007 Mercedes-Benz C 280 Estate Elegance Automatic vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 180K Estate Avantgarde Automatic
To start off, both 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 280 Estate Elegance Automatic and 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 180K Estate Avantgarde Automatic were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 280 Estate Elegance Automatic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 280 Estate Elegance Automatic (228 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 180K Estate Avantgarde Automatic. (141 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 280 Estate Elegance Automatic should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 180K Estate Avantgarde Automatic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 280 Estate Elegance Automatic weights approximately 155 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 180K Estate 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 280 Estate Elegance Automatic (300 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 180K Estate Avantgarde Automatic. (221 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 280 Estate Elegance Automatic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 180K Estate Avantgarde Automatic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 280 Estate Elegance Automatic | 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 180K Estate Avantgarde Automatic | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | C | C |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 223 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7 seconds | 9.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 62 L |
