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Comparison Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203, facelift 2004) C 230 (204 Hp) & Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 220 CDI (170 Hp) DPF


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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203, facelift 2004) C 230 (204 Hp)
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Brand: Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz
Model: C-class E-class
Generation: C-class (W203, facelift 2004) E-class (W212)
Engine / modification: C 230 (204 Hp) E 220 CDI (170 Hp) DPF
Production start: 2005 year 2009 year
Production end: 2007 year 2013 year
Coupe type: Sedan Sedan
Num. of Doors: 4 4
Num. of seats: 5 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 13.5 l/100 km 6.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 6.8 l/100 km 4.4 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 5.3 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Diesel
Drag coefficient: 0.26-0.27
Fuel tank volume: 62 l 59 l
Emission standard: Euro 4 Euro 5
Power: 204 hp 170 hp
Max power in: 6100 rpm. 3200 rpm.
Maximum speed: 245 km/h 231 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 8.4 sec 9.0 sec
Torque: 245 Nm @ 2900-5500 rpm. 400 Nm @ 2000 rpm.
Model Engine: M 272.920 OM 651.924
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 2496 cm3 2143 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 8.0 l 6.5 l
Coolant: 7.0 l
Fuel System: Multi-point injection Diesel Commonrail
Aspiration / Turbine: Turbocharging
Position of cylinders: V engine Inline
Valvetrain: DOHC -
Number of cylinders: 6 4
Number of valves per cylinder: 4 4
Compression ratio: 11.2
Piston Stroke: 68.4 mm
Cylinder Bore: 88 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): -
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 6 6
Length: 4526 mm 4868 mm
Width: 1728 mm 1854 mm
Width including mirrors: 1980 mm
Height: 1426 mm 1471 mm
Wheelbase: 2715 mm 2874 mm
Front track: 1505 mm 1585 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1476 mm 1604 mm
Front overhang: 755 mm
Rear overhang: 1056 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 455 l
Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): 540 l
Front suspension: The depreciated rack Multi-link suspension
Rear suspension: Transverse stabilizer Multi-link independent
Max weight: 2010 kg 2270 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Disc Disc
Kerb Weight: 1455 kg 1735 kg
ABS: yes yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering
Max. roof load: 100 kg
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 10.76 m 11.25 m
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): 1800 kg
Permitted trailer load without brakes: 750 kg
Tire size: Front wheel tires: 205/55 R 16 205/60 R16 W
Wheel rims size: 7 J x 16 H 2