2011 Mercedes-Benz C 350 CDI Sedan vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Estate
To start off, both 2011 Mercedes-Benz C 350 CDI Sedan and 2011 Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Estate were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Estate (454 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz C 350 CDI Sedan. (263 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Estate should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz C 350 CDI Sedan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Estate weights approximately 35 kg more than 2011 Mercedes-Benz C 350 CDI Sedan. 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz C 350 CDI Sedan (620 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Estate. (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz C 350 CDI Sedan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mercedes-Benz C 350 CDI Sedan | 2011 Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Estate | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | C | C |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2987 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 263 HP | 454 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 4.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1795 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4606 mm | 4606 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1459 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 66 L |
