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416 Technical dataIdentification labels1Certification label2Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)3Vacuum line routing diagram label
4Engine number (engraved on engine)
5VIN, visible (lower edge of windshield)
6Emission control information label,
includes both federal and California
certification exhaust emission
standards
iWhen ordering parts, please specify
vehicle identification and engine
numbers.
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417 Technical data
Layout of poly-V-belt drive
Layout of poly-V-belt drive
C230Kompressor
1Power steering pump
2Idler pulley
3Supercharger
4Automatic belt tensioner
5Air conditioning compressor
6Crankshaft
7Coolant pump
8Generator (alternator)
C320
1Automatic belt tensioner
2Power steering pump
3Air conditioning compressor
4Crankshaft
5Coolant pump
6Generator (alternator)
7Idler pulley
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418 Technical dataEngineModel
C 230 Kompressor (203.740)
1
1The 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.
C 320 (203.764)
1
Engine
271
112
Mode of operation
4-stroke engine, gasoline injection
4-stroke engine, gasoline injection
No. of cylinders
4
6
Bore
3.23 in (82.00 mm)
3.54 in (89.90 mm)
Stroke
3.35 in (85.00 mm)
3.3 in (84.00 mm)
Total piston displacement
109.6 cu in (1796 cm
3)
195.2 cu in (3199 cm
3)
Compression ratio
8.5:1
10:1
Output acc. to SAE J 1349
189 hp / 5800 rpm
2
(141 kW / 5800 rpm)
2Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.
215hp/5700rpm
2
(160 kW / 5700 rpm)
Maximum torque acc. to SAE J 1349
192 lb-ft / 3500 rpm
(260 Nm / 3500 rpm)
229 lb-ft / 3000 rpm
(310 Nm / 3000 rpm)
Maximum engine speed
6000 rpm
6000 rpm
Firing order
1-3-4-2
1-4-3-6-2-5
Poly-V-belt
2420 mm
2380 mm
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419 Technical data
Rims and Tires
Rims and Tires
Use only tires and rims which have been
specifically developed for your vehicle and
tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Other tires and rims can have detrimental
effects, such as
poor handling characteristics
increased noise
increased fuel consumption
!Moreover, tires and rims not approved
by Mercedes-Benz may, under load, ex-
hibit dimensional variations and differ-
ent tire deformation characteristics
that could cause them to come into
contact with the vehicle body or axle
parts. This may result in damage to the
tires or the vehicle.
iFurther information on tires and rims is
available at any authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. A placard with
the recommended tire inflation
pressures is located on the driver’s
door B-pillar. Some vehicles may have
supplemental tire inflation pressure
information for driving at high speeds
(page 310) or for vehicle loads less
than the maximum loaded vehicle con-
dition. If such information is provided,
it can be found on the placard located
on the inside of the fuel filler flap. The
tire inflation pressure should be
checked regularly and should only be
adjusted on cold tires. Follow tire
manufacturer’s maintenance recom-
mendation included with vehicle.
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420 Technical dataRims and TiresSame size tiresModel
C 230 Kompressor (standard in Canada; Canada only)
Rims (light alloy)
7Jx16H2
Wheel offset
1.22 in (31 mm)
Summer tires (radial-ply tires)
-
All season tires (radial-ply tires)
205/55 R16 91H M+S
Winter tires (radial-ply tires)
205/55 R16 91H M+S
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421 Technical data
Rims and Tires
Mixed size tiresModel
C230 Kompressor (standard in USA; optional in Canada)
Evolution Package
C320
Evolution Package
Front axle:Rims (light alloy)
71/2Jx17
Wheel offset
1.46 in (37 mm)
Summer tires (radial-ply tires)
225/45 R17 91W
Rear axle:Rims (light alloy)
81/2Jx17 H2
Wheel offset
1.34 in (34 mm)
Summer tires (radial-ply tires)
245/40 R17 91W
1
1Must not be used with snow chains.
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422 Technical dataRims and TiresSpare wheel
C 230 Kompressor
C320
Rim (light alloy)
4.5Bx15H2
4.5Bx16H2
Wheel offset
0.47 in (12 mm)
0.47 in (12 mm)
Collapsible Tire
165 - 15 89P
1
165/70 - 16 92P
1
1Must not be used with snow chains.
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423 Technical data
Electrical system
Electrical system
Model
C230Kompressor
C320
Generator (alternator)
14 V/120 A
14 V/120 A
Starter motor
12 V/1.1 kW
12 V/1.7 kW
Battery
12V/100 Ah
12V/100 Ah
Spark plugs
Bosch F 6 MPP 332
Bosch F 8 DPP332
NGK PFR 5 R-11
Electrode gap
0.031 in (0.8 mm)
0.039 in (1.0 mm)
Tightening torque
18 – 22 lb-ft (25 - 30 Nm)
15 – 22 lb-ft (20 – 30 Nm)