2001 MERCEDES-BENZ C240 Technical data

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3VIN, visible (lower edge of windshield)
4Engine number
5Emission control label
6Information label, California version
Vacuum line routing for emission control system
When ordering spare parts, please specify vehicle
identification and engine numbers.Layout of poly-V-belt drive
1Automatic belt tensioner
2Crankshaft
3Air conditioner compressor
4Generator (alternator)
5Idler pulley
6Power steering pump
7Coolant pump, fan
4
6
3
5
6
5
1
2
3
7
4

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Model C 240 (203.061
1)C 320 (203.064
1)
Engine112.912 112.946
Mode of operation 4-stroke engine, gasoline injection 4-stroke engine, gasoline injection
No. of cylinders 6 6
Bore 3.54 in (89.90 mm) 3.54 in (89.90 mm)
Stroke 2.68 in (68.20 mm) 3.30 in (84.00 mm)
Total piston displacement 158,5 cu.in. (2597 cm
3) 195.2 cu.in. (3199 cm
3)
Compression ratio 10:1 10:1
O u t p u t a c c . t o S A E J 13 4 9 16 7 h p / 6 0 0 0 r p m
(125 kW/6000 rpm)221 hp/5600 rpm
(165 kW/5600 rpm)
Maximum torque acc. to SAE J 1349 130 ft.lb/4500 rpm
(240 Nm/4500 rpm)232 ft.lb/3000 rpm
(315 Nm/3000 rpm)
Maximum engine speed 6200 rpm 6000 rpm
Firing order 1-4-3-6-2-5 1-4-3-6-2-5
Poly-V-belt 2390 mm 2390 mm
1 The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the corresponding data of all special bodies
and special equipment.

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Rims — Tires
Model C 240 (203.061)C 320 (203.064)C 240 (Canada only – incl. spare wheel)
Rims (light alloy)
Wheel offset:7J x 16 H2
1.46 in (37 mm)7J x 16 H2
1. 4 6 i n ( 3 7 m m )(steel rims) 6
1/2 J x 16 H2
1.46 in (37 mm)
All season tires:
Radial-ply tires 205/55 R16 91 H 205/55 R16 91 H 205/55 R 16 91 H
Winter tires:
Radial-ply tires 205/55 R16 91 H M+S 205/55 R16 91 H M+S 205/55 R 16 91 H M+S
Spare wheel
Rim (light alloy)
Wheel offset:7J x 16 H2
1.46 in (37 mm)7J x 16 H2
1. 4 6 i n ( 3 7 m m )
All season tires:
Radial-ply tires 205/55 R16 91 H 205/55 R16 91 H

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We i g h t s Model C 240 (203.061)C 320 (203.064)
Generator (alternator) 14 V/120 A 14 V/120 A
Starter motor 12V/1.7 kW 12V/1.7 kW
B a t t e r y 12 V / 10 0 A h 12 V / 10 0 A h
Spark plugs
Electrode gap
Tightening torqueBosch F 8 DPER
Beru 14 FGH 8 DPUR X 2
NGK IFR 5 D 10
0.039 in (1.0 mm)
15–22ft.lb (20–30Nm)Bosch F 8 DPER
Beru 14 FGH 8 DPUR X 2
NGK IFR 5 D 10
0.039 in (1.0 mm)
15–22ft.lb (20–30Nm)
Roof load max. 220 lb (100 kg)
Trunk load max. 220 lb (100 kg)

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Main Dimensions
Model C 240 (203.061)
C 320 (203.064)
Overall vehicle length 178.2 in (4526 mm)
Overall vehicle width 68.0 in (1728 mm)
Overall vehicle height 56.1 in (1426 mm)
Wheel base 106.9 in (2715 mm)
Track, front 59.3 in (1505 mm)
Track, rear 58.1 in (1476 mm)

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TTechnical data ................................................................ 351
Tele Aid ...........................................................................220
Initiating an emergency call ...................................222
Telephone ........................................................................ 101
Incoming call ............................................................. 105
Redialing .................................................................... 103
Telephone book ......................................................... 101
Telephone, general ........................................................ 211
Telephones and two-way radios ................................... 218
Telescoping steering column -
malfunction and warning messages ......................292
The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) ................................ 219
Tire inflation pressure .................................................. 315
Tow-away alarm ................................................................ 39
Towing the vehicle ......................................................... 321
Transmission selector lever, manually unlocking ....325
Trip computer ................................................................. 107
Trunk ................................................................................. 35
Opening ........................................................................ 28
Release switch ............................................................. 37
Trunk lamp ..................................................................... 331
UUnlocking the vehicle with remote control .................27VVanity mirrors ................................................................ 192
Vehicle keys ......................................................................22
Vehicle tools ................................................................... 304WWhat you should know at the gas station ................. 264
Wheels ............................................................................ 306
Where to find it .................................................................. 7
Window curtain airbag ....................................................68
Windshield washer system .......................................... 302
Wiper blade
Replacing insert ....................................................... 337

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