2009 Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDi Avantgarde vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 230 Sportcoupe
To start off, both 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDi Avantgarde and 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 230 Sportcoupe were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 230 Sportcoupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 230 Sportcoupe (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDi Avantgarde. (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 230 Sportcoupe should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDi Avantgarde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDi Avantgarde weights approximately 1590 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 230 Sportcoupe.
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 Avantgarde (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 230 Sportcoupe. (245 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDi Avantgarde will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 230 Sportcoupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDi Avantgarde | 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 230 Sportcoupe | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | C | C |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2148 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 68.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2830 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 62 L |
