2007 Mercedes-Benz C 200 Kompressor Avantgarde vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 240 Elegance
To start off, both 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 200 Kompressor Avantgarde and 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 240 Elegance were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,597 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 240 Elegance is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 240 Elegance (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 200 Kompressor Avantgarde. (162 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 240 Elegance should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 200 Kompressor Avantgarde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 200 Kompressor Avantgarde weights approximately 233 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 240 Elegance.
Because 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 200 Kompressor Avantgarde is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 200 Kompressor Avantgarde. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 240 Elegance, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, both vehicles can yield 240 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 200 Kompressor Avantgarde | 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 240 Elegance | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | C | C |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 68.2 mm |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.1 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1242 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 62 L |
