Compare: Mercedes-Benz C-class 1998 Sedan 347 Hp

General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

C-class

Generation

C-class (W202, facelift 1997)

Modification (Engine)

AMG C 55 V8 (347 Hp) 5G-TRONIC

Start of production

July, 1998

End of production

May, 2000

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

17.1 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

8.5 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

11.7 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

5.5 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

5.5 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

5.2 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

250 km/h, Electronically limited

Weight-to-power ratio

4.5 kg/Hp, 221 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

3.1 kg/Nm, 324.8 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

347 Hp @ 5500 rpm.

Power per litre

63.8 Hp/l

Torque

510 Nm @ 3000-4300 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M 113 E 55 / 113.983

Engine displacement

5439 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

97 mm

Piston Stroke

92 mm

Compression ratio

10.5

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil specification

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1570 kg

Max. weight

1970 kg

Max load

400 kg

Fuel tank capacity

62 l

Dimensions

Length

4516 mm

Width

1723 mm

Height

1387 mm

Wheelbase

2690 mm

Front track

1509 mm

Rear (Back) track

1483 mm

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

5 gears, automatic transmission G-TRONIC

Front suspension

Double wishbone

Rear suspension

Independent multi-link spring suspension with anti-roll bar

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Recirculating-ball steering

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tire size

Front wheel tires: 225/45 R17, Rear wheel tires: 245/40 R17

Wheel rim size

Front wheel rims: 7.5J x 17, Rear wheel rims: 8.5J x 17