2008 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mercedes-Benz C would be higher. At 5,439 cc, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 515 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C.
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, both vehicles can yield 510 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2008 Mercedes-Benz C | 2007 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | C | C |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5439 cc | 2987 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 221 HP |
Torque | 510 Nm | 510 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 17.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 7.5 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 | 2115 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.1 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 62 L |