2007 Mercedes-Benz C 180K Avantgarde Automatic vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 280 Luxury Sedan
To start off, both 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 180K Avantgarde Automatic and 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 280 Luxury Sedan were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 280 Luxury Sedan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 280 Luxury Sedan (228 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 180K Avantgarde Automatic. (141 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 280 Luxury Sedan should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 180K Avantgarde Automatic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 180K Avantgarde Automatic weights approximately 245 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 280 Luxury Sedan.
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 Luxury Sedan (300 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 180K Avantgarde Automatic. (220 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 280 Luxury Sedan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 180K Avantgarde Automatic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 180K Avantgarde Automatic | 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 280 Luxury Sedan | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | C | C |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 7.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 62 L |
