2011 Mercedes-Benz C 250 CDI Estate vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz C 350 Estate
To start off, both 2011 Mercedes-Benz C 250 CDI Estate and 2011 Mercedes-Benz C 350 Estate were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz C 350 Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz C 350 Estate (302 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz C 250 CDI Estate. (203 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz C 350 Estate should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz C 250 CDI Estate.
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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz C 250 CDI Estate (500 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz C 350 Estate. (370 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz C 250 CDI Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercedes-Benz C 350 Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mercedes-Benz C 250 CDI Estate | 2011 Mercedes-Benz C 350 Estate | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | C | C |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2143 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4606 mm | 4606 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1459 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 66 L |
