2008 Mercedes-Benz C 320 CDi Estate Elegance Automatic vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 180 Kompressor Classic
To start off, both 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 320 CDi Estate Elegance Automatic and 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 180 Kompressor Classic were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 320 CDi Estate Elegance Automatic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 320 CDi Estate Elegance Automatic weights approximately 175 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 180 Kompressor 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 320 CDi Estate Elegance Automatic (510 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 180 Kompressor Classic. (220 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 320 CDi Estate Elegance Automatic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 180 Kompressor Classic.
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2008 Mercedes-Benz C 320 CDi Estate Elegance Automatic | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 180 Kompressor Classic | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | C | C |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2987 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 141 HP |
Torque | 510 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 236 km/hour | 223 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.5 seconds | 9.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 62 L |