Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W203, facelift 2004) C 320 CDI (224 hp)

Diesel engine with 224 hp (165 kW) and 306 lb-ft (415 Nm), built 2005–2007, sedan body, rear-wheel drive. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W203, facelift 2004) has 1 more powerful diesel version.

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Power224 hp (165 kW)

Torque306 lb-ft (415 Nm)

0–62 mph8.1 s

Top speed153 mph (246 km/h)

FuelDiesel

Specifications

Engine

Engine version	C 320 CDI (224 hp)
Engine code	OM 642.910
Displacement	3.0 L (2,987 cm³)
Cylinders	6
Cylinder layout	V-engine
Engine position	Front, Longitudinal
Valves per cylinder	4
Valvetrain	SOHC
Fuel system	Diesel common rail
Compression ratio	17-7
Bore	83 mm
Stroke	92 mm
Engine oil capacity	9.0 qt (8.5 l)
Engine systems	Particulate filter

Performance

Power	224 hp (165 kW) @ 3800 rpm
Torque	306 lb-ft (415 Nm) @ 1400-3800 rpm
0–62 mph (0–100 km/h)	8.1 s
Top speed	153 mph (246 km/h)

Fuel economy and emissions

Fuel	Diesel
City	24 mpg (9.8-10.1 l/100 km)
Highway	34 mpg (6.9-7.2 l/100 km)
CO₂ emissions	295 g/mi (183-190 g/km)
Emission standard	Euro 4
Fuel tank	16.4 gal (62 l)

Body, dimensions and weight

Body style	Sedan
Doors	5
Length	178.2 in (4,526 mm)
Width	68.0 in (1,728 mm)
Height	56.1 in (1,426 mm)
Curb weight	3,428 lb (1,555 kg)
Gross vehicle weight	4,652 lb (2,110 kg)
Cargo volume	16.1 cu ft (455 l)
Drag coefficient	0.26-0.27

Drivetrain and chassis

Drive	Rear-wheel drive
Gears	6
Steering	Hydraulic power steering
Front suspension	Independent, MacPherson strut, stabilizer bar
Rear suspension	Independent multi-link, stabilizer bar
Tires	225/45 R 17
Wheels	7.5 J x 17 H 2
Driver assistance	ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

What to check on a Mercedes-Benz C-Class with this engine

On a diesel, check the particulate filter (DPF), the injectors and the dual-mass flywheel: they are the expensive repairs.
Test the clutch or the automatic transmission from a cold start and in the low gears.
Compare the odometer with the readings in the service records and in the VIN history report: a big gap means the mileage was rolled back.

Other Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W203, facelift 2004) engines

Engine	Fuel	Power
AMG C 30 CDI (231 hp) Automatic	Diesel	231 hp (170 kW)
AMG C 55 (367 hp) Automatic	Gasoline	367 hp (270 kW)
C 180 Kompressor (143 hp)	Gasoline	143 hp (105 kW)
C 180 Kompressor (143 hp) Automatic	Gasoline	143 hp (105 kW)
C 200 CDI (122 hp)	Diesel	122 hp (90 kW)
C 200 CDI (122 hp) Automatic	Diesel	122 hp (90 kW)
C 200 CGI (170 hp)	Gasoline	170 hp (125 kW)
C 200 Kompressor (163 hp)	Gasoline	163 hp (120 kW)
C 200 Kompressor (163 hp) Automatic	Gasoline	163 hp (120 kW)
C 220 CDI (150 hp)	Diesel	150 hp (110 kW)
C 220 CDI (150 hp) Automatic	Diesel	150 hp (110 kW)
C 230 Kompressor (192 hp)	Gasoline	192 hp (141 kW)
C 240 (170 hp)	Gasoline	170 hp (125 kW)
C 240 (170 hp) 4MATIC Automatic	Gasoline	170 hp (125 kW)
C 240 (170 hp) Automatic	Gasoline	170 hp (125 kW)
C 270 CDI (170 hp)	Diesel	170 hp (125 kW)
C 270 CDI (170 hp) Automatic	Diesel	170 hp (125 kW)
C 320 (218 hp)	Gasoline	218 hp (160 kW)
C 320 (218 hp) 4MATIC Automatic	Gasoline	218 hp (160 kW)
C 320 (218 hp) Automatic	Gasoline	218 hp (160 kW)
C 200 CDI (122 hp) Automatic DPF	Diesel	122 hp (90 kW)
C 200 CDI (122 hp) DPF	Diesel	122 hp (90 kW)
C 220 CDI (150 hp) Automatic DPF	Diesel	150 hp (110 kW)
C 220 CDI (150 hp) DPF	Diesel	150 hp (110 kW)
C 230 (204 hp)	Gasoline	204 hp (150 kW)
C 230 (204 hp) Automatic	Gasoline	204 hp (150 kW)
C 280 (231 hp)	Gasoline	231 hp (170 kW)
C 280 (231 hp) 4MATIC	Gasoline	231 hp (170 kW)
C 280 (231 hp) 7G-TRONIC	Gasoline	231 hp (170 kW)
C 320 CDI (224 hp) 7G-TRONIC	Diesel	224 hp (165 kW)
C 350 (272 hp)	Gasoline	272 hp (200 kW)
C 350 (272 hp) 4MATIC	Gasoline	272 hp (200 kW)
C 350 (272 hp) 7G-TRONIC	Gasoline	272 hp (200 kW)

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