Comparison Mercedes-Benz C-class T-modell (S203, facelift 2004) C 280 (231 Hp) 7G-TRONIC & Kia Carnival I (UP/GQ, facelift 2001) 2.9 TD (130 Hp) Automatic & Volkswagen Multivan (T5 facelift 2009) Long 2.0 TDI (180 Hp) 4MOTION DSG
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Kia | Volkswagen |
| Model: | C-class | Carnival | Multivan |
| Generation: | C-class T-modell (S203, facelift 2004) | Carnival I (UP/GQ, facelift 2001) | Multivan (T5 facelift 2009) Long |
| Engine / modification: | C 280 (231 Hp) 7G-TRONIC | 2.9 TD (130 Hp) Automatic | 2.0 TDI (180 Hp) 4MOTION DSG |
| Production start: | 2005 year | 2001 year | 2009 year |
| Production end: | 2007 year | 2005 year | 2015 year |
| Coupe type: | Combi | Minivan | Minivan |
| Num. of Doors: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 7 | 7 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 14 l/100 km | 11.8 l/100 km | 11.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.9 l/100 km | 7.1 l/100 km | 7.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 8.8 l/100 km | 8.8 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.31 | ||
| Fuel tank volume: | 62 l | 75 l | 80 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | Euro 4 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 232 g/km | ||
| Power: | 231 hp | 130 hp | 180 hp |
| Max power in: | 6000 rpm. | 3800 rpm. | 4000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 241 km/h | 167 km/h | 188 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 7.5 sec | 16.4 sec | 12.1 sec |
| Torque: | 300 Nm @ 2500-5000 rpm. | 324 Nm @ 1800 rpm. | 400 Nm @ 2000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 272.940 | CFCA | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 2996 cm3 | 2902 cm3 | 1968 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8 l | 7 l | |
| Coolant: | 7 l | ||
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Diesel Commonrail | Diesel Commonrail |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharging | BiTurbo | |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 11.3 | 19 | |
| Piston Stroke: | 82.1 mm | 98 mm | |
| Cylinder Bore: | 88 mm | 97.1 mm | |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 7 | 4 | 7 DSG |
| Length: | 4541 mm | 4925 mm | 5292 mm |
| Width: | 1728 mm | 1900 mm | 1904 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1980 mm | ||
| Height: | 1466 mm | 1735 mm | 1990 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2715 mm | 2905 mm | 3400 mm |
| Front track: | 1505 mm | 1625 mm | 1628 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1476 mm | 1600 mm | 1628 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 201 mm | ||
| Front overhang: | 755 mm | ||
| Rear overhang: | 1071 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 470 l | 302 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1384 l | 3320 l | |
| Front suspension: | The depreciated rack | Coil spring | Independent type McPherson |
| Rear suspension: | Transverse stabilizer | Helical spring | Double wishbone |
| Max weight: | 2110 kg | 2665 kg | 3080 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Drum | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1510 kg | 1865 kg | 2353 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.76 m | 13 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1800 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | ||
| Tire size: | 205/55 R 16 V | 215/70 R15 | 235/55 R17 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7 J x 16 H 2 | R15 | 7J x 17 |