Compare: Mercedes-Benz C-class 2000 Sedan 218 Hp

General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

C-class

Generation

C-class (W203)

Modification (Engine)

C 320 V6 (218 Hp)

Start of production

March, 2000

End of production

March, 2004

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

16.6 l/100 km (NEDC)

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

7.8 l/100 km (NEDC)

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

10.9 l/100 km (NEDC)

CO₂ emissions

263 g/km (NEDC)

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

7.7 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

7.7 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

7.3 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

248 km/h

100 km/h - 0

39 m

Emission standard

Euro 4

Weight-to-power ratio

6.8 kg/Hp, 146.3 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

4.8 kg/Nm, 206.7 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

218 Hp @ 5700 rpm.

Power per litre

68.1 Hp/l

Torque

308 Nm @ 3000-4800 rpm.

Maximum engine speed

6000 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M 112.946

Engine displacement

3199 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

89.9 mm

Piston Stroke

84 mm

Compression ratio

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

8 l

Engine oil specification

Coolant

10.5 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1490 kg

Max. weight

2045 kg

Max load

555 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

455 l

Fuel tank capacity

62 l

Max. roof load

100 kg

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

1500 kg

Permitted trailer load without brakes

750 kg

Dimensions

Length

4526 mm

Width

1728 mm

Width including mirrors

1980 mm

Height

1427 mm

Wheelbase

2715 mm

Front track

1493 mm

Rear (Back) track

1464 mm

Front overhang

755 mm

Rear overhang

1056 mm

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.27

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

10.76 m

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

6 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Independent, McPherson type, Anti-roll bar

Rear suspension

Independent multi-link suspension, Anti-roll bar

Front brakes

Ventilated discs, 300 mm

Rear brakes

Disc, 290 mm

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tire size

205/55 R 16 91 W

Wheel rim size

7 J x 16 H 2