2008 Mercedes-Benz C 230 Classic Automatic vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 350 Avangarde Automatic

To start off, both 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 230 Classic Automatic and 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 350 Avangarde Automatic were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 350 Avangarde Automatic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 350 Avangarde Automatic (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 230 Classic Automatic. (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 350 Avangarde Automatic should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 230 Classic Automatic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 350 Avangarde Automatic weights approximately 30 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 230 Classic Automatic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 350 Avangarde Automatic (350 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 230 Classic Automatic. (245 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 350 Avangarde Automatic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 230 Classic Automatic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Mercedes-Benz C 230 Classic Automatic 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 350 Avangarde Automatic
Make Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz
Model C C
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2496 cc 3498 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 201 HP 268 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 245 Nm 350 Nm
Torque RPM 2900 RPM 2400 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 11.2:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 245 km/hour 250 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 8.6 seconds 6.4 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 1530 kg 1560 kg
Vehicle Length 4530 mm 4530 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 1980 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2720 mm 2720 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.6 L/100km 9.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 62 L 62 L


 

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