2008 Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDi Sport vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 300 Sport
To start off, both 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDi Sport and 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 300 Sport were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 300 Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDi Sport weights approximately 300 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 300 Sport.
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 Sport (340 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 300 Sport. (300 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDi Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 300 Sport.
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2008 Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDi Sport | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 300 Sport | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | C | C |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2146 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 228 HP |
Torque | 340 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 66 L |