Compare: Mercedes-Benz E-class 2003 Sedan 177 Hp vs Mercedes-Benz C-class 1997 Sedan 125 Hp vs Mercedes-Benz C-class 2000 Sedan 143 Hp

General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

E-class

C-class

Generation

E-class (W211)

C-class (W202, facelift 1997)

C-class (W203)

Modification (Engine)

E 270 CDI (177 Hp)

C 220 CDI (125 Hp) 5G-TRONIC

C 220 CDI (143 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

2003 year

March, 1997 year

March, 2000 year

End of production

2005 year

May, 2000 year

June, 2003 year

Body type

Sedan

Seats

5

Doors

4

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

9.3 l/100 km

9.2 l/100 km

9.4 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

5.1 l/100 km

5.3 l/100 km

5.1 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

6.7 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Diesel

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

9 sec

10.8 sec

10.5 sec

Maximum speed

233 km/h

194 km/h

215 km/h

Emission standard

Euro 2

Euro 3

CO₂ emissions

178 g/km

177 g/km

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

177 Hp @ 4200 rpm.

125 Hp @ 4200 rpm.

143 Hp @ 4200 rpm.

Torque

400 Nm @ 1800 rpm.

300 Nm @ 1800-2600 rpm.

315 Nm @ 1800-2600 rpm.

Maximum engine speed

4750 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

OM 647.961

OM 611 DE 22 LA / 611.960

OM 611.962

Engine displacement

2685 cm³

2151 cm³

2148 cm³

Number of cylinders

5

4

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

88 mm

Piston Stroke

88.3 mm

88.4 mm

88.3 mm

Compression ratio

18

19

18

Number of valves per cylinder

4

Fuel injection system

Diesel Commonrail

Engine aspiration

Turbocharger

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

6.5 l

6 l

6.5 l

Coolant

11.7 l

8 l

8.5 l

Space, Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1665 kg

1410 kg

1445 kg

Max. weight

2200 kg

1890 kg

2000 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

540 l

430 l

455 l

Fuel tank capacity

65 l

62 l

Max. roof load

100 kg

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

1500 kg

Permitted trailer load without brakes

670 kg

750 kg

Dimensions

Length

4818 mm

4516 mm

4526 mm

Width

1822 mm

1723 mm

1728 mm

Width including mirrors

1980 mm

Height

1452 mm

1427 mm

1426 mm

Wheelbase

2854 mm

2690 mm

2715 mm

Front track

1577 mm

1499 mm

1505 mm

Rear (Back) track

1570 mm

1464 mm

1476 mm

Front overhang

755 mm

Rear overhang

1056 mm

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.27

0.32

0.27

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

10.74 m

10.76 m

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

6 gears, manual transmission

5 gears, automatic transmission G-TRONIC

5 gears, automatic transmission

Front suspension

Double wishbone

Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer

Independent type McPherson, Transverse stabilizer

Rear suspension

Independent multi-link spring suspension with stabilizer

Independent multi-link suspension, Transverse stabilizer

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Ventilated discs, 288 mm

Rear brakes

Disc

Disc, 278 mm

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

yes

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Cone worm with recirculation balls

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tires size

225/55 R16

195/65 R15; 205/60 R15

195/65 R 15 91 V

Wheel rims size

16

6.5J x 15; 7J x 15

6 J x 15 H 2