2008 Mercedes-Benz C 280 Estate Sport Automatic vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 270 CDi Automatic
To start off, both 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 280 Estate Sport Automatic and 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 270 CDi Automatic were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,994 cc, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 280 Estate Sport Automatic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 280 Estate Sport Automatic weights approximately 105 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 270 CDi 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 270 CDi Automatic (370 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 280 Estate Sport Automatic. (300 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 270 CDi Automatic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 280 Estate Sport Automatic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 280 Estate Sport Automatic | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 270 CDi Automatic | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | C | C |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 2685 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.1 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 62 L |
