2009 Mercedes-Benz C 280 Avantgarde Automatic vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDi T
To start off, both 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 280 Avantgarde Automatic and 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDi T were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,996 cc, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 280 Avantgarde Automatic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 280 Avantgarde Automatic (228 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDi T. (168 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 280 Avantgarde Automatic should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDi T. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDi T weights approximately 75 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 280 Avantgarde 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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDi T (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 280 Avantgarde Automatic. (301 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDi T will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 280 Avantgarde Automatic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 280 Avantgarde Automatic | 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDi T | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | C | C |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2148 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.1 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.3 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 66 L |
