2008 Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDi Elegance vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 200 CDi Classic
To start off, both 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDi Elegance and 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 200 CDi Classic were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDi Elegance and 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 200 CDi Classic are equipped with a 2,148 cc engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDi Elegance weights approximately 80 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 220 CDi Elegance (401 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 200 CDi Classic. (270 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDi Elegance will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 200 CDi Classic. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 200 CDi Classic 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 200 CDi Classic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDi Elegance | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 200 CDi Classic | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | C | C |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2148 cc | 2148 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 120 HP |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 229 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.5 seconds | 11.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 62 L |
