2008 Mercedes-Benz C 240 T Estate Automatic vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 180 Classic Automatic
To start off, both 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 240 T Estate Automatic and 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 180 Classic Automatic were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,597 cc, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 240 T Estate Automatic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 240 T Estate Automatic weights approximately 109 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 180 Classic 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 240 T Estate Automatic (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 180 Classic Automatic. (220 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 240 T Estate Automatic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 180 Classic Automatic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 240 T Estate Automatic | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 180 Classic Automatic | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | C | C |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2597 cc | 1796 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.2 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 229 km/hour | 223 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 9.7 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 | 1585 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 62 L |
