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Mercedes-Benz C 230 Kompressor Sports Coupe

General information

ModelMercedes-Benz C 230 Kompressor Sports Coupe
Year2004
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating58.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1796 ccm (109.59 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving11.2 litres/100 km (21.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving9.4 litres/100 km (25.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving7.6 litres/100 km (30.99 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 6-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement1796 ccm (109.59 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power192.00 PS (141 kW or 189 HP) at 4200 Rev. per min.
Max torque260.00 Nm (26.5 kgf-m or 191.8 ft.lbs)
Compression8.5:1
Bore x stroke82.0 x 85.0 mm (3.2 x 3.3 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlOverhead cam (OHC)
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed240.0 km/h (149.1 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)8.4 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1302 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCoupe
Max no. of doors2
Leg room front1070 mm (42.1 inches)
Passenger space2407 litres (636 gallons)
Cargo space280 litres (74 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (425.2 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1475 kg (3,251.8 pounds)
Overall length4350 mm (171.3 inches)
Overall width1730 mm (68.1 inches)
Overall height1390 mm (54.7 inches)
Ground clearance150 mm (5.9 inches)
Wheelbase2710 mm (106.7 inches)
Fuel capacity62.0 litres (16.38 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
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