2009 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2008 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 6,208 cc, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C (451 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 2008 Buick Park Avenue. (251 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2008 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 941 kg more than 2008 Buick Park Avenue. 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 (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Buick Park Avenue. (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz C | 2008 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Buick |
| Model | C | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6208 cc | 3564 cc |
| Horse Power | 451 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2832 kg | 1891 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5175 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1899 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3009 mm |
