2008 Mercedes-Benz C 200 CDi Classic vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 320 CDi Sport Automatic
To start off, both 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 200 CDi Classic and 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 320 CDi Sport Automatic were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,985 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 320 CDi Sport Automatic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 320 CDi Sport Automatic weights approximately 95 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 200 CDi Classic.
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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 320 CDi Sport Automatic (510 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 200 CDi Classic. (270 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 320 CDi Sport Automatic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 200 CDi Classic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 200 CDi Classic | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 320 CDi Sport Automatic | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | C | C |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2148 cc | 2985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 17.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.7 seconds | 7.5 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 | 1505 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 62 L |
