2009 Mercedes-Benz C 180 K Avantgarde Automatic vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDi Elegance AMG Sports
To start off, both 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 180 K Avantgarde Automatic and 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDi Elegance AMG Sports were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,148 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDi Elegance AMG Sports is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDi Elegance AMG Sports (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 180 K Avantgarde Automatic. (154 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDi Elegance AMG Sports 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 220 CDi Elegance AMG Sports weights approximately 1505 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 220 CDi Elegance AMG Sports (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 180 K Avantgarde Automatic. (230 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDi Elegance AMG Sports will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 180 K Avantgarde Automatic. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 180 K Avantgarde Automatic has automatic transmission and 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDi Elegance AMG Sports has manual transmission. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDi Elegance AMG Sports will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 180 K Avantgarde Automatic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 180 K Avantgarde Automatic | 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDi Elegance AMG Sports | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | C | C |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2148 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 2830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 62 L |
