2008 Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDi Elegance vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 320 T CDi Avantgarde Automatic
To start off, both 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDi Elegance and 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 320 T CDi Avantgarde Automatic were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 320 T CDi Avantgarde Automatic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 320 T CDi Avantgarde Automatic weights approximately 101 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDi Elegance.
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 T CDi Avantgarde Automatic (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDi Elegance. (401 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 320 T CDi Avantgarde Automatic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDi Elegance. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 320 T CDi Avantgarde Automatic has automatic transmission and 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDi Elegance has manual transmission. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDi Elegance will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 320 T CDi Avantgarde Automatic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDi Elegance | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 320 T CDi Avantgarde Automatic | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | C | C |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2148 cc | 2987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 221 HP |
Torque | 401 Nm | 510 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 229 km/hour | 244 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.5 seconds | 8.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1686 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 62 L |