2008 Mercedes-Benz C 200 K Sport Automatic vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 240 Elegance Automatic
To start off, both 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 200 K Sport Automatic and 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 240 Elegance Automatic were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,398 cc, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 240 Elegance Automatic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 240 Elegance Automatic weights approximately 380 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 200 K Sport Automatic.
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 200 K Sport Automatic (241 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 240 Elegance Automatic. (225 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 200 K Sport Automatic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 240 Elegance Automatic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 200 K Sport Automatic | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 240 Elegance Automatic | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | C | C |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2398 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 68.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 231 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.4 seconds | 9.9 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 | 1520 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 62 L |
