2009 Mercedes-Benz C 200 T CDi Classic vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 180 K Elegance
To start off, both 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 200 T CDi Classic 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 2,148 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 200 T CDi Classic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 180 K Elegance (154 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 200 T CDi Classic. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 180 K Elegance should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 200 T CDi Classic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 200 T CDi Classic weights approximately 250 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 180 K Elegance.
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 200 T CDi Classic (270 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 180 K Elegance. (231 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 200 T CDi Classic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 180 K Elegance.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 200 T CDi Classic | 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 180 K Elegance | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | C | C |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2148 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 202 km/hour | 223 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.2 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 62 L |
