2009 Mercedes-Benz C 280 Avantgarde Automatic vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 200 K Avantgarde AMG Sports Automatic
To start off, both 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 280 Avantgarde Automatic and 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 200 K Avantgarde AMG Sports Automatic were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,996 cc, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 280 Avantgarde Automatic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 280 Avantgarde Automatic (228 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 200 K Avantgarde AMG Sports Automatic. (181 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 280 Avantgarde Automatic should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 200 K Avantgarde AMG Sports Automatic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 200 K Avantgarde AMG Sports Automatic weights approximately 1275 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 280 Avantgarde Automatic.
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 280 Avantgarde Automatic (301 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 200 K Avantgarde AMG Sports Automatic. (240 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 280 Avantgarde Automatic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 200 K Avantgarde AMG Sports Automatic. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 200 K Avantgarde AMG Sports Automatic 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 200 K Avantgarde AMG Sports Automatic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 280 Avantgarde Automatic | 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 200 K Avantgarde AMG Sports Automatic | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | C | C |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1796 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 2830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 62 L |
