Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sport Coupe (CL203, facelift 2004) (2004–2008)

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sport Coupe (CL203, facelift 2004) was offered with 18 engine versions (12 gasoline, 6 diesel), from 122 to 272 hp, built 2004–2008.

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Production years2004–2008
Body styleCoupe
Doors4
Length171.0 in (4,343 mm)
Width68.0 in (1,728 mm)
Height55.2 in (1,401 mm) – 55.5 in (1,410 mm)
Cargo volume10.9 cu ft (310 l)
Fuel tank16.4 gal (62 l)

All Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sport Coupe (CL203, facelift 2004) engines

EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombinedDrive
AMG C 30 CDI (231 hp)2004Diesel231 hp (170 kW)398 lb-ft (540 Nm)6.8 s155 mph (250 km/h, Electronically limited)Rear-wheel drive
C 180 Kompressor (143 hp)2004–2008Gasoline143 hp (105 kW)162 lb-ft (220 Nm)9.7 s139 mph (223 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
C 180 Kompressor (143 hp) Automatic2004–2008Gasoline143 hp (105 kW)162 lb-ft (220 Nm)9.9 s137 mph (220 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
C 220 CDI (150 hp) Automatic2004–2005Diesel150 hp (110 kW)251 lb-ft (340 Nm)10.5 s135 mph (218 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
C 230 Kompressor (192 hp)2004–2005Gasoline192 hp (141 kW)192 lb-ft (260 Nm)8.1 s149 mph (240 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
C 230 Kompressor (192 hp) Automatic2004–2005Gasoline192 hp (141 kW)192 lb-ft (260 Nm)8.2 s147 mph (236 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
C 320 (218 hp)2004–2005Gasoline218 hp (160 kW)227 lb-ft (308 Nm)7.7 s154 mph (248 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
C 320 (218 hp) Automatic2004–2005Gasoline218 hp (160 kW)227 lb-ft (308 Nm)7.8 s152 mph (245 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
C 160 (122 hp)2005–2006Gasoline122 hp (90 kW)140 lb-ft (190 Nm)11.4 s127 mph (205 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
C 160 (122 hp) Automatic2005–2006Gasoline122 hp (90 kW)140 lb-ft (190 Nm)11.9 s126 mph (202 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
C 200 CDI (122 hp) DPF2005–2008Diesel122 hp (90 kW)199 lb-ft (270 Nm)11.7 s129 mph (208 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
C 200 CDI (122 hp) DPF Automatic2005–2008Diesel122 hp (90 kW)199 lb-ft (270 Nm)11.9 s126 mph (203 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
C 220 CDI (150 hp) DPF2005–2008Diesel150 hp (110 kW)251 lb-ft (340 Nm)10.3 s139 mph (224 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
C 220 CDI (150 hp) DPF Automatic2005–2008Diesel150 hp (110 kW)251 lb-ft (340 Nm)10.5 s135 mph (218 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
C 230 (204 hp)2005–2008Gasoline204 hp (150 kW)181 lb-ft (245 Nm)8.4 s150 mph (241 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
C 230 (204 hp) 7G-TRONIC2005–2008Gasoline204 hp (150 kW)181 lb-ft (245 Nm)8.9 s145 mph (234 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
C 350 (272 hp)2005–2008Gasoline272 hp (200 kW)258 lb-ft (350 Nm)6.4 s155 mph (250 km/h, Electronically limited)Rear-wheel drive
C 350 (272 hp) 7G-TRONIC2005–2008Gasoline272 hp (200 kW)258 lb-ft (350 Nm)6.4 s155 mph (250 km/h, Electronically limited)Rear-wheel drive

Figures are the manufacturer's, mostly for the European versions, and can vary with equipment. Fuel economy is converted from the European test (l/100 km) to US mpg, so it reads higher than an EPA rating. Engines with a link have their own spec sheet.

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