Mercedes-Benz C-Class 180, C-Class 200, C-Class 200 Kompressor, C-Class 200 Diesel, C-Class 220 Diesel, C-Class 220 CDI, C-Class 230, C-Class 230 Kompressor, C-Class 240, C-Class 250 Turbodiesel, C-Class 280, and C-Class 160 Kompressor 1997–2000

1 generation [restyling](W202 / S202)

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General information

Number of doors4

Car classD

CountryGermany

Steering wheel positionLeft

At a glance

Engine2799 cm3 Gasoline

Power194 hp

GearboxAutomatic

Origin

Germany

Specifications

Engine

Compression ratio10

Max power (kW)145 kW

Engine power194 hp

Engine power197 PS

Maximum torque265 N*m

Capacity2799 cm3

Valves per cylinder3

Turnover of maximum torque3000 RPM

Max power at RPM5800 RPM

Number of cylinders6

Stroke cycle73.5 mm

Cylinder bore89.9 mm

Injection typedistributed injection (multipoint)

Timing beltDOHC

Engine placementFront, longitudinal

Engine typeGasoline

Engine codeM112.920

Boost typenone

Cylinder layoutV-type

Bodywork

Height1415 mm

Back track width1481 mm

Front track width1499 mm

Clearance150 mm

Width1720 mm

Full weight1910 kg

Wheel size205/55 R16, 225/50 R16

Wheelbase2690 mm

Min trunk capacity430 l

Length4488 mm

Number of seater5

Disc size7x15 ET48

Pitch Circle DiameterDIA66.6 5x112 mm

Body typeSedan

Gearbox and handling

Number of gear5

Gearbox typeAutomatic

Drive wheelsRear wheel drive

Operating characteristics

Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km12.3 l

City driving fuel consumption per 100 km15.5 l

Max speed228 km/h

Fuel tank capacity62 l

Acceleration (0-100 km/h)8.5 s

Fuel95

Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km9.8 l

Emission standardsEuro 3

Suspension and brakes

Rear brakesDisc

Front suspensionIndependent, spring

Back suspensionIndependent, spring

Front brakesventilated disc

Grades & features

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