2008 Mercedes-Benz C 55 AMG vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 280 Sport Automatic
To start off, both 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 55 AMG and 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 280 Sport Automatic were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,439 cc, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 55 AMG is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 55 AMG weights approximately 475 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 280 Sport 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 55 AMG (510 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 280 Sport Automatic. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 55 AMG will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 280 Sport Automatic.
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2008 Mercedes-Benz C 55 AMG | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 280 Sport Automatic | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | C | C |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5439 cc | 2996 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 228 HP |
Torque | 510 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 88.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 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 | 2115 kg | 1640 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 | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 62 L |