Comparison Mercedes-Benz C-class T-modell (S203, facelift 2004) C 230 (204 Hp) 7G-TRONIC & Porsche 911 (997, facelift 2008) Carrera 3.6 (345 Hp)
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
| Model: | C-class | 911 |
| Generation: | C-class T-modell (S203, facelift 2004) | 911 (997, facelift 2008) |
| Engine / modification: | C 230 (204 Hp) 7G-TRONIC | Carrera 3.6 (345 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2005 year | 2008 year |
| Production end: | 2007 year | 2012 year |
| Coupe type: | Coupe | |
| Num. of Doors: | 5 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 15.5 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.4 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 10.3 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.31 | 0.29 |
| Fuel tank volume: | 62 l | 64 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | Euro 5 |
| Power: | 204 hp | 345 hp |
| Max power in: | 6100 rpm. | 6500 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 228 km/h | 289 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 9.1 sec | 4.9 sec |
| Torque: | 245 Nm @ 2900-5500 rpm. | 370 Nm @ 4400 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 272.920 | MA1.02 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Rear, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2496 cm3 | 3614 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8 l | 7.5 l |
| Coolant: | 7 l | 29-32 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | |
| Position of cylinders: | Boxer | |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 11.2 | 12.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 68.4 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 88 mm | 97 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 7 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | |
| Length: | 4541 mm | 4435 mm |
| Width: | 1728 mm | 1808 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1980 mm | |
| Height: | 1466 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2715 mm | 2350 mm |
| Front track: | 1505 mm | 1488 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1476 mm | 1548 mm |
| Front overhang: | 755 mm | |
| Rear overhang: | 1071 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 470 l | 135 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1384 l | 135 l |
| Front suspension: | McPherson | |
| Rear suspension: | Multi-link independent | |
| Max weight: | 2105 kg | 1820 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1505 kg | 1415 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | 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 | 10.9 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1800 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | |
| Tire size: | 205/55 R 16 | 235/40 R18ZR; 265/40 R18ZR |
| Wheel rims size: | 7 J x 16 H 2 | 8J x 18; 10.5J x 18 |