2009 Mercedes-Benz C 180 K Avantgarde Automatic vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 200 T Kompressor Classic
To start off, both 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 180 K Avantgarde Automatic and 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 200 T Kompressor Classic were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 180 K Avantgarde Automatic and 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 200 T Kompressor Classic are equipped with a 1,796 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 200 T Kompressor Classic (161 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 180 K Avantgarde Automatic. (154 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 200 T Kompressor Classic should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 180 K Avantgarde Automatic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 200 T Kompressor Classic weights approximately 200 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 180 K Avantgarde Automatic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 200 T Kompressor Classic (241 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 180 K Avantgarde Automatic. (230 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 200 T Kompressor Classic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 180 K Avantgarde Automatic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 180 K Avantgarde Automatic | 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 200 T Kompressor Classic | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | C | C |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 228 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 9.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 62 L |
