2009 Mercedes-Benz C 350 Sport Sedan vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 180 K Elegance
To start off, both 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 350 Sport Sedan and 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 180 K Elegance were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 350 Sport Sedan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 350 Sport Sedan (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 180 K Elegance. (154 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 350 Sport Sedan should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 180 K Elegance. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 180 K Elegance weights approximately 80 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 350 Sport Sedan.
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 350 Sport Sedan (350 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 180 K Elegance. (231 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 350 Sport Sedan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 180 K Elegance. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 350 Sport Sedan has automatic transmission and 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 180 K Elegance has manual transmission. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 180 K Elegance will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 350 Sport Sedan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 350 Sport Sedan | 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 180 K Elegance | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | C | C |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3497 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 62 L |
