Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W203) (2000–2004)
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W203) was offered with 28 engine versions (16 gasoline, 12 diesel), from 116 to 354 hp, built 2000–2004.
EnlargeProduction years2000–2004
Body styleSedan
Doors5
Length178.2 in (4,526 mm) – 178.8 in (4,541 mm)
Width68.0 in (1,728 mm) – 68.0 in (1,726 mm)
Height56.1 in (1,426 mm) – 55.6 in (1,412 mm)
Cargo volume16.1 cu ft (455 l)
Fuel tank16.4 gal (62 l)
All Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W203) engines
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C 180 (129 hp) | 2000–2002 | Gasoline | 129 hp (95 kW) | 140 lb-ft (190 Nm) | 10.1 s | 130 mph (210 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| C 180 (129 hp) Automatic | 2000–2002 | Gasoline | 129 hp (95 kW) | 140 lb-ft (190 Nm) | 11.6 s | 129 mph (207 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| C 200 CDI (116 hp) | 2000–2003 | Diesel | 116 hp (85 kW) | 184 lb-ft (250 Nm) | 12.1 s | 126 mph (203 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| C 200 CDI (116 hp) Automatic | 2000–2003 | Diesel | 116 hp (85 kW) | 184 lb-ft (250 Nm) | 12.1 s | 123 mph (198 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| C 200 CDI (116 hp) Automatic | 2000–2003 | Diesel | 116 hp (85 kW) | 184 lb-ft (250 Nm) | 12.1 s | 123 mph (198 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| C 200 Kompressor (163 hp) | 2000–2002 | Gasoline | 163 hp (120 kW) | 170 lb-ft (230 Nm) | 9.3 s | 143 mph (230 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| C 200 Kompressor (163 hp) Automatic | 2000–2002 | Gasoline | 163 hp (120 kW) | 170 lb-ft (230 Nm) | 9.7 s | 141 mph (227 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| C 220 CDI (143 hp) | 2000–2003 | Diesel | 143 hp (105 kW) | 232 lb-ft (315 Nm) | 10.3 s | 137 mph (220 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| C 220 CDI (143 hp) Automatic | 2000–2003 | Diesel | 143 hp (105 kW) | 232 lb-ft (315 Nm) | 10.5 s | 134 mph (215 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| C 240 (170 hp) | 2000–2004 | Gasoline | 170 hp (125 kW) | 177 lb-ft (240 Nm) | 9.2 s | 146 mph (235 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| C 240 (170 hp) Automatic | 2000–2004 | Gasoline | 170 hp (125 kW) | 177 lb-ft (240 Nm) | 9.5 s | 144 mph (232 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| C 270 CDI (170 hp) | 2000–2004 | Diesel | 170 hp (125 kW) | 273 lb-ft (370 Nm) | 8.9 s | 143 mph (230 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| C 270 CDI (170 hp) Automatic | 2000–2004 | Diesel | 170 hp (125 kW) | 273 lb-ft (370 Nm) | 9.1 s | 140 mph (225 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| C 320 (218 hp) | 2000–2004 | Gasoline | 218 hp (160 kW) | 227 lb-ft (308 Nm) | 7.7 s | 154 mph (248 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| C 320 (218 hp) Automatic | 2000–2004 | Gasoline | 218 hp (160 kW) | 227 lb-ft (308 Nm) | 7.8 s | 152 mph (245 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| AMG C 32 (354 hp) | 2001–2004 | Gasoline | 354 hp (260 kW) | 332 lb-ft (450 Nm) | 5.2 s | 155 mph (250 km/h, Electronically limited) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| C 180 Kompressor (143 hp) | 2002–2004 | Gasoline | 143 hp (105 kW) | 162 lb-ft (220 Nm) | 9.7 s | 138 mph (222 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| C 180 Kompressor (143 hp) Automatic | 2002–2004 | Gasoline | 143 hp (105 kW) | 162 lb-ft (220 Nm) | 9.9 s | 137 mph (220 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| C 200 Kompressor (163 hp) | 2002–2004 | Gasoline | 163 hp (120 kW) | 177 lb-ft (240 Nm) | 9.1 s | 145 mph (234 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| C 200 Kompressor (163 hp) Automatic | 2002–2004 | Gasoline | 163 hp (120 kW) | 177 lb-ft (240 Nm) | 9.4 s | 144 mph (231 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| C 240 (170 hp) 4MATIC | 2002–2004 | Gasoline | 170 hp (125 kW) | 177 lb-ft (240 Nm) | 10 s | 142 mph (228 km/h) | All-wheel drive (4x4) | |
| C 320 (218 hp) 4MATIC | 2002–2004 | Gasoline | 218 hp (160 kW) | 227 lb-ft (308 Nm) | 8 s | 152 mph (245 km/h) | All-wheel drive (4x4) | |
| AMG C 30 CDI (231 hp) | 2003–2004 | Diesel | 231 hp (170 kW) | 398 lb-ft (540 Nm) | 6.8 s | 155 mph (250 km/h, Electronically limited) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| C 200 CDI (122 hp) | 2003–2004 | Diesel | 122 hp (90 kW) | 199 lb-ft (270 Nm) | 11.7 s | 129 mph (208 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| C 200 CDI (122 hp) Automatic | 2003–2004 | Diesel | 122 hp (90 kW) | 199 lb-ft (270 Nm) | 11.9 s | 126 mph (203 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| C 200 CGI (170 hp) | 2003–2004 | Gasoline | 170 hp (125 kW) | 184 lb-ft (250 Nm) | 9 s | 146 mph (235 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| C 220 CDI (143 hp) | 2003–2004 | Diesel | 143 hp (105 kW) | 251 lb-ft (340 Nm) | 10.3 s | 137 mph (220 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| C 220 CDI (143 hp) Automatic | 2003–2004 | Diesel | 143 hp (105 kW) | 251 lb-ft (340 Nm) | 10.5 s | 134 mph (215 km/h) | 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.