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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.
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P00.10-2877-263
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C 230 Kompressor
routing, belt I
The engine is equipped with two poly-V-belts.
1Crankshaft
2Air conditioner compressor
3Power steering pump
4Coolant pumpC 230 Kompressor
routing, belt II
For dimensions of the poly-V-belts, see page 373.
5Idler pulley
6Generator (alternator)
7Idler pulley
8Idler pulley
9Supercharger
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routing combined, belts I and II1Crankshaft
2Air conditioner compressor
3Power steering pump
4Coolant pump
5Idler pulley
6Generator (alternator)
7Idler pulley
8Idler pulley
9Supercharger
For dimensions of the poly-V-belt, see page 373.
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Model C 230 KOMPRESSOR (203.747)
1
Engine111
Mode of operation 4-stroke engine, gasoline injection
No. of cylinders 4
Bore 3.58 in (90.90 mm)
Stroke 3.48 in (88.40 mm)
Total piston displacement 140.1 cu.in. (2295 cm
3)
Compression ratio 9.0:1
Output acc. to SAE J 1349 192 hp / 5500 rpm
(145 kW / 5500 rpm)
Maximum torque acc. to SAE J 1349 207 ft.lb / 2500 – 4800 rpm
(280 Nm / 2500 – 4800 rpm)
Maximum engine speed 6200 rpm
Firing order 1-3-4-2
Poly-V-belt 1875 mm (routing I)
1355 mm (routing II)
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
1 Must not be used with snow chains.Model C 230 KOMPRESSOR C 230 KOMPRESSOR
(optional)C 230 KOMPRESSOR
Evolution Package
Rims front axle
light alloy rims
Wheel offset7 J x 16 H 2
1.46 in (37 mm)7 J x 16 H 2
1.46 in (37 mm)7
1/2 J x 17
1.46 in (37 mm)
Rims rear axle
light alloy rims
Wheel offset7 J x 16 H 2
1.46 in (37 mm)7 J x 16 H 2
1.46 in (37 mm)7
1/2 J x 17
1.46 in (37 mm)
Radial-ply tires
front axle
rear axleAll season
205 /55 R 16 91 H
205 / 55 R 16 91 H205 /55 R 16 91 V
225 / 50 R 16 92 V
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225 / 45 R 17 91 W
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225 / 45 R 17 91 W
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2 Must not be used with snow chains.Model C 230 KOMPRESSOR
Rims and winter tires
Rims (light alloy)
Wheel offset7 J x 16 H 2
1.46 in (37 mm)
Radial-ply tires 205 / 55 R 16 91 H M+S
Spare wheel
Rim (light alloy)
Wheel offset4
1/2 B x 15 H 2
0.47 in (12 mm)
Collapsible tire 165-15 89 P
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We i g h t s (see certification tag)Main Dimensions
C 230 KOMPRESSOR
Generator (alternator) 14 V / 120 A
Starter motor 12V / 1.2 kW
Battery 12V / 100 Ah
Spark plugs
Electrode gap
Tightening torqueNGK IFR 6D 10
0.039 in (1.0 mm)
15 – 22 ft.lb (20 – 30 Nm)
Roof load max. 220 lb (100 kg)
Trunk load max. 220 lb (100 kg)C 230 KOMPRESSOR
Overall vehicle length 171.0 in (4345 mm)
Overall vehicle width 68.0 in (1728 mm)
Overall height 55.4 in (1406 mm)
Wheel base 106.9 in (2715 mm)
Track, front 58.8 in (1493 mm)
Track, rear 57.6 in (1464 mm)
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Warning lamp ............................................................ 288
Seat belts and integrated restraint system .................. 62
Seats
Front seat adjustment ................................................ 48
Heated seat .................................................................. 58
Manual seat ................................................................. 51
Memory ........................................................................ 93
Selective locking
See Central locking system ....................................... 31
Self-test BabySmart
TM without special child seat
installed ........................................................................ 69
Setting the audio volume.............................................. 136
Side impact airbags ......................................................... 75
Side marker lamp........................................................... 350
Sliding/pop-up roof
Opening and closing................................................... 34
Synchronizing ........................................................... 202
SOS-call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 228
Spare wheel, storage compartment............................. 321
Split folding rear seat bench ........................................ 215
Standby bulb function ................................................... 350
Start lock-out..................................................................... 30
Starter switch ................................................................. 240
Starting and turning off the engine ............................ 242Steering lock
See starter switch ..................................................... 240
Steering wheel
Easy-entry/exit feature .............................................. 47
STEERING WHEEL ADJUST. -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 308
Steering wheel adjustment
electrical ....................................................................... 88
manual .......................................................................... 87
Storage compartments and armrests .......................... 206
Storing mirror positions.................................................. 90
Storing seat positions ...................................................... 50
Stowing things in the vehicle....................................... 311
Sun visors....................................................................... 205
Sunshade for panorama sliding/pop-up roof............. 199
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) .......................... 70
TTechnical data ................................................................ 373
Electrical system ....................................................... 376
Main Dimensions ...................................................... 376
Rims – Tires ............................................................... 374
Weights ....................................................................... 376
Tele Aid ........................................................................... 228