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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| 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 |