2009 Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Estate vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 280 Avantgarde Automatic
To start off, both 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Estate and 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 280 Avantgarde Automatic were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,208 cc, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Estate (451 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 280 Avantgarde Automatic. (228 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Estate should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 280 Avantgarde Automatic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Estate weights approximately 1277 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 280 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 63 AMG Estate (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 280 Avantgarde Automatic. (301 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 280 Avantgarde Automatic. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Estate has automatic transmission and 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 280 Avantgarde Automatic has manual transmission. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 280 Avantgarde Automatic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Estate | 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 280 Avantgarde Automatic | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | C | C |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6208 cc | 2996 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 451 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.6 seconds | 7.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2832 kg | 1555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 66 L |
