Compare: Mercedes-Benz C-class 2003 Sedan 231 Hp

General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

C-class

Generation

C-class (W203)

Modification (Engine)

AMG C 30 CDI (231 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

February, 2003 year

End of production

March, 2004 year

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

10.2 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

5.9 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

7.6 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Diesel

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

6.8 sec

Maximum speed

250 km/h

100 km/h - 0

36.5 m

Emission standard

Euro 3

CO₂ emissions

201 g/km

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

231 Hp @ 3800 rpm.

Torque

540 Nm @ 2000 rpm.

Maximum engine speed

4500 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

OM 612.990

Engine displacement

2950 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

88 mm

Piston Stroke

97 mm

Compression ratio

16.5

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Diesel Commonrail

Engine aspiration

Turbocharger

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

6.5 l

Coolant

11 l

Space, Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1580 kg

Max. weight

2135 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

455 l

Fuel tank capacity

62 l

Max. roof load

100 kg

Dimensions

Length

4526 mm

Width

1728 mm

Width including mirrors

1980 mm

Height

1412 mm

Wheelbase

2715 mm

Front track

1494 mm

Rear (Back) track

1468 mm

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.27

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

10.76 m

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

5 gears, automatic transmission

Front suspension

Independent type McPherson, Transverse stabilizer

Rear suspension

Independent multi-link suspension, Transverse stabilizer

Front brakes

Ventilated discs, 345 mm

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs, 300 mm

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

yes

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tires size

Front wheel tires: 225/45 ZR 17 91 Y, Rear wheel tires: 245/40 ZR 17 91 Y

Wheel rims size

Front wheel rims: 7 J x 17 H 2, Rear wheel rims: 8.5 J x 17 H 2