2009 Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDi Elegance vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 200 CDi Classic
To start off, both 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDi Elegance and 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 200 CDi Classic were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDi Elegance and 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 200 CDi Classic are equipped with a 2,148 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDi Elegance (169 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 200 CDi Classic. (121 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDi Elegance should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 200 CDi Classic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 200 CDi Classic weights approximately 280 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDi 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 220 CDi Elegance (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 200 CDi Classic. (270 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDi Elegance will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 200 CDi Classic. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 200 CDi Classic has automatic transmission and 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDi Elegance has manual transmission. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDi Elegance will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 200 CDi Classic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDi Elegance | 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 200 CDi Classic | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | C | C |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2148 cc | 2148 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 121 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 88.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 229 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.5 seconds | 11.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 62 L |