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Specs of Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202, facelift 1997) AMG C 55 V8 (347 Hp) 5G-TRONIC /1998, 1999, 2000/

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202, facelift 1997) AMG C 55 V8 (347 Hp) 5G-TRONIC /Sedan 1998 - 2000/

What is the body type of Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202, facelift 1997)?
Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel consumption and economy of Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202, facelift 1997) AMG C 55 V8 (347 Hp) 5G-TRONIC?
11.7 l/100 km
20.1 US mpg
24.1 UK mpg
8.5 km/l
How fast is 1998 C-class (W202, facelift 1997) AMG C 55 V8 (347 Hp) 5G-TRONIC?
250 km/h | 155 mph
0-100 km/h: 5.5 sec
0-60 mph: 5.2 sec
What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz C-class Sedan 1998 AMG C 55 V8 (347 Hp) 5G-TRONIC?
347 Hp, 510 Nm
376 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz C-class Sedan 1998 AMG C 55 V8 (347 Hp) 5G-TRONIC?
5.4 l
5439 cm3
331.91 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1998 Mercedes-Benz AMG C 55 V8 (347 Hp) 5G-TRONIC?
8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202, facelift 1997) Sedan 1998 AMG C 55 V8 (347 Hp) 5G-TRONIC?
Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1998 Mercedes-Benz C-class Sedan?
4516 mm
177.8 in.
What is the width of 1998 Mercedes-Benz C-class Sedan?
1723 mm
67.83 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1998 Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202, facelift 1997) AMG C 55 V8 (347 Hp) 5G-TRONIC?
1570 kg
3461 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1998 Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202, facelift 1997) AMG C 55 V8 (347 Hp) 5G-TRONIC?
1970 kg
4343 lbs.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1998 Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202, facelift 1997) AMG C 55 V8 (347 Hp) 5G-TRONIC?
5, automatic transmission G-TRONIC

General information

Model
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
5
Doors
4
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
17.1 l/100 km 13.8 US mpg
16.5 UK mpg
5.8 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
8.5 l/100 km 27.7 US mpg
33.2 UK mpg
11.8 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined
11.7 l/100 km 20.1 US mpg
24.1 UK mpg
8.5 km/l
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
5.2 sec
Maximum speed
250 km/h, Electronically limited 155 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
4.5 kg/Hp, 221 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
3.1 kg/Nm, 324.8 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
347 Hp @ 5500 rpm.
Power per litre
63.8 Hp/l
Torque
510 Nm @ 3000-4300 rpm. 376 lb.-ft. @ 3000-4300 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
M 113 E 55 / 113.983
Engine displacement
5439 cm3 331.91 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
8
Engine configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
97 mm 3.82 in.
Piston Stroke
92 mm 3.62 in.
Compression ratio
10.5:1
Number of valves per cylinder
3
Fuel injection system
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine oil specification

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1570 kg 3461 lbs.
Max. weight
1970 kg 4343 lbs.
Max load
400 kg 882 lbs.
Fuel tank capacity
62 l 16.38 US gal | 13.64 UK gal

Dimensions

Length
4516 mm 177.8 in.
Width
1723 mm 67.83 in.
Height
1387 mm 54.61 in.
Wheelbase
2690 mm 105.91 in.
Front track
1509 mm 59.41 in.
Rear (Back) track
1483 mm 58.39 in.

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