2000 MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class engine

Identification Labels

When ordering spare parts, please specify vehicle
identification and engine numbers.

1. Certification Label
2. Vehicle Identification No. (VIN)
3. VIN, visible (lower edge of windshield)
4. Engine No.
C 230 Kompressor, rear left,
C 280, rear right,
C 43 AMG, rear right
5. Body No. and Paintwork No.
6. Emission Control Label
7. Information Label
California version
Vacuum line routing for emission control system

Technical Data C 230 KOMPRESSOR
Model C 230 KOMMPRESSOR
(202 024)1 Rims - Tires (except Sport Package)
Engine 111 Rims (light
alloy rims)

7J x 15 H 2
Mode of operation 4-stroke engine,
gasoline injection
Wheel offset 1.46 in (37 mm)
No. of cylinders 4

All season
tires:;
Radial-ply tires
205/60R 15 91 H
Bore 3.58 in (90.90 mm) Winter tires;
Radial-ply tires
205/60 R 15 91 T M+S
Stroke 3.48 in (88.40 mm) C 230 KOMMPRESSOR - Canada only (ikl.spare wheel)
Total piston displacemen 140.8 cu.in. (2295 cm3)

Rims (steel
rims)
Wheel offset

61/2J x 15 H 2
1.46 in (37 mm)

Compression ratio 8.8:1

All
season;Radial-
ply tires
Winter
tires;Radial-ply
tires

195/65 R 15 91 H
S

Output acc. to SAE J
1349
185 hp/5300 rpm
(136 kW/5300 rpm)
Rims All season Tires ( Sport Package)
Maximum torque acc.
to SAE J 1349
200 ft.lb./2500 rpm
(270 Nm/2500rpm)

Rims (light
alloy rims)
Wheel offset

7J x 16 H 2
1.46 in (37 mm)

Maximum engine speed 5800 rpm

All season
tires:
Radial-ply tires205/55 R 16 91 H
Firing order 1-3-4-2 Electrical System
tPoly-V-belt routing I 1875 mm Generator
(alternator)

14 V/90 A
Poly-V-belt routing II 1339 mm Starter motor 12 V/1.7KW
Weights See certification tag Battery 12 V/100 Ah
Roof load max.
Trunk load max.

220 lb(100 kg)
220 lb(100 kg)

Spark plugs
Electrode gap
Tightening
torque

Bosch F 7 KTCR
0.039 in (1,0 mm)
15-22ft.lb. (20-30 Mm)

Spare Wheel Main Dimensions
Rim (light alloy rim)
Wheel offset 7 J x 16 H 2
1.46 in (37 mm) Overall vehicle
length 178.2 in (4526 mm)
All season tire:
Radial-ply tire 205/55 R 16 91 H Overall vehicle
width 67.8 in (1723mm)
Overall height 56.1 in (1424 mm)
Spare Wheel ( exept Canada model with steel rims) Wheel base 105.9 in (2690 mm)
Rim (light alloy rim)
Wheel offset 7 J x 15 H 2
1.46 in (37 mm) Track, front 59.0 in (1499 mm)
All season tire:
Radial-ply tire 205/55 R 16 91 H Track, rear 57.6 in (1464mm)

1 The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz
dealer for the correspon-ding data of ali specialbodies and special equipment,

Technical Data C 280
Model C 280 (202 029)1 Rims - Tires (except Sport Package)
Engine 112 Rims (light
alloy rims)7J x 15 H 2
Mode of operation 4-stroke engine,
gasoline injection Wheel
offset 1.46 in (37 mm)
No. of cylinders 6

All season
tires;
Radial-ply
tires
205/60R 15 91 H
Bore 3.54 in (89.90 mm)

Winter
tires;
Radial-ply
tires
205/60 R 15 91 T M+S
Stroke 2.89 in (73.50 mm) Weights See certification tag
Total piston displacemen 170.8 cu.in. (2799cm3) Roof load
max. 220 lb(100 kg)
Compression ratio 10.1 Trunk load
max. 220 lb(100 kg)
Output acc. to SAE J
1349 194 hp/5800 rpm
(145 kW/5800 rpm) Rims All season Tires ( Sport Package)
Maximum torque acc.
to SAE J 1349 195 ft.lb./3000 rpm
(265 Nm/3000rpm)

Rims (light
alloy rims)
Wheel
offset
7J x 16 H 2
1.46 in (37 mm)
Maximum engine speed 6000 rpm

tires:
Radial-ply
tires 205/55 R 16 91 H
Firing order 1-4-3-6-2-5 Electrical System
tPoly-V-belt 2390 mm Generator
(alternator)14 V/90 A
Starter
motor 12 V/1.7KW
Spare Wheel Battery 12 V/100 Ah
Rim (light alloy rim)
Wheel offset

7 J x 15 H 2
1.46 in (37 mm)

Spark
plugs

Electrode
gap
Tightening
torque Bosch F 8 DPER
Beru 14 FGH 8 DPUR X 20.03 in (1,0 mm)
15-22ft.lb. (20-30 Mm)
All season tire:
Radial-ply tire 205/55 R 16 91 H Main Dimensions


Overall
vehicle
length 178.4 in (4526 mm)


Overall
vehicle
width 67.8 in (1723mm)
Overall
height 56.1 in (1424 mm)
Wheel
base 105.9 in (2690 mm)
Track,
front 59.0 in (1499 mm)
Track, rear57.6 in (1464mm)

1 The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer
for the correspon-ding data of ali specialbodies and special equipment,

Technical Data C 43 AMG
Model C 43 AMG (202 033)1 Rims and All season Tires
Engine 113

Rims2
Front axle
AMG light
alloy rims
Wheel
offset


71/2J x 17 H 2
1.38 in (35 mm)
Mode of operation 4-stroke engine,
gasoline injection

Rear axle
AMG light
alloy rims
Wheel
offset
81/2J x 17 H 2
1.18 in (30 mm)
No. of cylinders 8

All season
tires:
Radial-ply
tires
Front axle
Rear axe

225/45 ZR 173
245/40 ZR 173
Bore 3.54 in 89.90 mm)

Rims and
Winter
Tires
Stroke 3.31 in (84.00 mm)

Rims2
AMG light alloy rims 71/2J x 17 H 2
Wheel offset 1.38 in (35 mm)
Radial-ply tires
or
215/45 R 17 H M + S
225/45 R 17 H M + S 3
Spare Wheel
Rims2
AMG light alloy rims 71/2J x 17 H 2
Wheel offset 1.38 in (35 mm)
All season tire:
Radial-ply tire

225/45 ZR 173
Electrical System
Total piston displacement 260.0 cu.in. (4265 cm3) Generator
(alternator)14 V/150 A
Compression ratio 10:1 Starter
motor
12 V/1.7KW
Output acc. to SAE J
1349
302 hp/5850 rpm
(225 kW/5850 rpm) Battery 12 V/100 Ah
Maximum torque acc.
to SAE J 1349

302ft.lb./3250 rpm
(410 Nm/3250rpm)

Spark
plugs
Electrode
gap
Tightening
torque
Bosch F 8 DPER
Beru 14 FGH 8 DPUR X 2
0.039 in (1,0 mm)
15-22ft.lb. (20-30 Mm)
Maximum engine speed 6300 rpm Main Dimensions
Firing order 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8

Overall
vehicle
length
177.4 in (4507 mm)
Poly-V-belt 2390 mm

Overall
vehicle
width 67.7 in (1720mm)
Overall
height
56.1 in (1424 mm)
Wheel
base 105.9 in (2690 mm)
Track,
front
59.9 in (1497 mm)

Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants etc. - Capacities

Vehicle components and their respective lubricants must match Therefore use only brands tested and
recommended by us. Please refer to the Factory Approv ed Service Products pamphlet, or inquire at your
authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer.
Model Capacity Fuels, coolants,
lubricants etc
Engine with
oil filter C 230
Konpressor 6.1US qt (5.8 l)
C 280 8.5US qt 8.0 l)
C 43 AMG 7.9US qt 7.5 l)
Recommended
engine oils
Automatic transmission C 230
Kompressor 8.5 US qt (8.0 l)
C 280 8.5 US qt (7.5 l)
C 43 AMG 9.6 US qt (9.1 l)
Automatic
transmission fluid
Rear axle C 230
Kompressor
C 280
1.2 US qt (1.1 l)
C 43 AMG 1.4 US qt(1.3 l)
Hypoid gear oil SAL
90, 85 W 90
Power steering approx 1.1 US qt (1.0 l) MB Power steering
fluid
Front wheel hubs

approx. 2.1 oz (60 g) each High temperature
roller bearing grease

Accelerator
control linkage



Hydraulic fluid
Brake system approx. 0.5 US qt (0.5 I) MB Brake fluid (DOT
4)
Windshield washer

and headlamp
cleaning system


approx. 5.3 US qt (5.0 I)
MB Windshield
washer
concentrate "S"
1
Cooling system C 230 approx. 9.6 US qt (9.5 I
C 280
C 43 AMG
approx. 10.6 US qt 10.0 I)
approx. 11.8 US qt (11.2 I
MB
Anticorrosion/antifreez
Fuel tank including
a reserve of

approx. 16.4 US gal (62.0 I)
approx. 2.1 US gal (8.0 I) Premium unleaded
gasoline:
Posted Octane 91
(Avg. of 96 RON/86
MON)
Air conditioner system

R-134a refrigerant
and special
lubricant (Never R-12)

Use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate "S" and water for temperatures above freezing or MB Windshield Washer
Concentrate "S" and commercially available premixed windsh ield washer solvent/antifreeze for temperatures below
freezing. Follow suggested mixing ratios, see Windshield/Headlamp Washer System in Index.

Engine Oils
Engine oils are specifically tested for their suitability in our engines. Therefore, use only engine oils
recommended by Mercedes-Benz. Information on recommended brands is available at your
authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer. Please follow service Booklet recommendations for scheduled oil
changes. Failure to do so could result in engine damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.


Engine Oil Additives
Do not blend oil additives with engine oil. They may be harmful to the engine operation.
Damage or malfunctions resulting from blending oil additives are not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.


Air Conditioner Refrigerant
R-134a (HFC) refrigerant and special PAG lubricat ing oil is used in the air conditioner system.
Never use R-12 (CFC) or mineral ba sed lubricating oil, otherwise damage to the system will occur.


Brake Fluid
During vehicle operation, the boiling point of the brake fluid is continuously reduced through the
absorption of moisture from the atmosphere. Under extremely hard operating conditions, this
moisture content can lead to the formation of bubbl es in the system thus reducing the system's
efficiency.
The brake fluid must therefore be replaced every two years, pr eferably in the spring. It is
recommended to use only brake fluid approved by Mercedes- Benz. Your authorized Mercedes-
Benz dealer will provide you with additional information.

Premium Unleaded Gasoline

Caution !
To maintain the engine's durability and performance, premium unleaded gasoline must be used. If
premium unleaded is not available and low octane fuel is used, follow these precautions:
• have the fuel tank filled only partially with unleaded regular and fill up with premium unleaded
as soon as possible,
• avoid full throttle driving and abrupt acceleration,
• do not exceed an engine speed of 3000 rpm, if the vehicle is loaded with a light load such as two
persons and no luggage,
• do not exceed 2/3 of maximum accelerator pedal positi on, if the vehicle is fully loaded or operating
in mountainous terrain.


Fuel Requirements
Use only Premium unleaded meeting ASTM standar d D 439: The octane number (posted at the
pump) must be 91 min. It is an average of both the Research (R) octane number and the Motor (M)
octane number: [(R+M)/2]. This is also k nown as ANTI-KNOCK INDEX. Unleaded gasoline
containing oxygenates such as Ethanol, I PA, IBA and TBA can be used provided the ratio of any
one of these oxygenates to gasoline does not exce ed 10%, MTBE not to exceed 15%. The ratio of
Methanol to gasoline must not exceed 3% plus additional components. Using mixtures of Ethanol
and Methanol is not allowed. Gasohol, which c ontains 10% Ethanol and 90% unleaded gasoline, can
be used. These blends must also meet all other fuel requirements such as resistance to spark
knock, boiling range, vapor pressure etc..


Gasoline Additives
A major concern among engine manufacturers is carbon build up caused by gasoline. Mercedes-
Benz recommends the use of only quality gasoline cont aining additives that prevent the build up of
carbon deposits. After an extended period of using fu els without such additives, carbon deposits can
build up especially on the intake valves and in the combustion area, leading to engine performance
problems such as:
• warm-up hesitation,
• unstable idle,
• knocking/pinging,
• misfire,
• power loss.
Do not blend other specific fuel additives with fuel. They only result in unnecessary cost, and may be
harmful to the engine operation. Damage or malfunct ions resulting from poor fuel quality or from
blending specific fuel additives are not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

Coolants

The engine coolant is a mixture of water and anticorrosion/antifreeze, which provides:
• corrosion protection,
• freeze protection,
• boiling protection (by increasing the boiling point).
The cooling system was filled at the factory with a coolant providing freeze protection to approx. -22°F
(-30°C) and corrosion protection. The coolant solution must be used year round to provide the
necessary corrosion protection and increase in the boil-over protection. You should have it replaced
every 3 years. To provide the important corrosion protection, the solution must be at least 45%
anticorrosion/antifreeze (equals a freeze protection to approx. -22°F [-30°C]). If you use a solution
that is more than 55% anticorrosion/antifreeze (freeze protection to approx. -49°F [-45°C]), the engine
temperature will increase due to the lower heat transfer capability of the solution. Therefore, do not
use more than this amount of anticorrosion/antifreeze. If the coolant level is low, water and MB
anticorrosion/antifreeze should be used to bring it up to the proper level (have cooling system
checked for signs of leakage). The water in the cooling system must meet minimum requirements,
which are usually satisfied by normal drinking water. If you are not sure about the water quality,
consult your authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer.

Anticorrosion/antifreeze
Your vehicle contains a number of aluminum parts. The use of aluminum components in motor
vehicle engines necessitates that anticorrosion/antifreeze coolant used in such engines be specifically
formulated to protect the aluminum parts. (Failure to use such anticorrosion/antifreeze coolant will
result in a significantly shortened service life.)
Therefore the following product is strongly recommended for use in your car: Mercedes-Benz
Anticorrosion/Antifreeze Agent. Before the start of the winter season (or once a year in the hot
southern regions), you should have the anticorrosion/antifreeze concentration checked. The coolant is
also regularly checked each time you bring your vehicle to your authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer for
service.

Model Approx.freeze Protection
-35°F
(~37°C)
-49°F
(-45°C)



C 230 Kompressor 5.0 US qt
(4.75 I)
5.5 US qt
(5.25 I)

C 280 5.3 US qt
(5.0 I)
5.8 US qt
(5.5 I)

C 43 AMG 5.9US qt
(5.6 I)
6.6 US qt
(6.2 I)