Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W203) C 200 CDI (122 hp)

Diesel engine with 122 hp (90 kW) and 199 lb-ft (270 Nm), built 2003–2004, sedan body, rear-wheel drive. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W203) has 7 more powerful diesel versions.

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Power122 hp (90 kW)

Torque199 lb-ft (270 Nm)

0–62 mph11.7 s

Top speed129 mph (208 km/h)

FuelDiesel

Specifications

Engine

Engine version	C 200 CDI (122 hp)
Engine code	OM 646.962
Displacement	2.1 L (2,148 cm³)
Cylinders	4
Cylinder layout	Inline
Engine position	Front, Longitudinal
Valves per cylinder	4
Valvetrain	DOHC
Fuel system	Diesel common rail
Compression ratio	18
Bore	88 mm
Stroke	88.3 mm
Engine oil capacity	6.9 qt (6.5 l)

Performance

Power	122 hp (90 kW) @ 4200 rpm
Torque	199 lb-ft (270 Nm) @ 1600-2800 rpm
0–62 mph (0–100 km/h)	11.7 s
Top speed	129 mph (208 km/h)

Fuel economy and emissions

Fuel	Diesel
City	28 mpg (8.3 l/100 km)
Highway	40 mpg (5.9 l/100 km)
CO₂ emissions	251 g/mi (156 g/km)
Emission standard	Euro 3
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	3,153 lb (1,430 kg)
Gross vehicle weight	4,376 lb (1,985 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	195/65 R 15 91 H
Wheels	6 J x 15 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) engines

Engine	Fuel	Power
C 180 (129 hp)	Gasoline	129 hp (95 kW)
C 180 (129 hp) Automatic	Gasoline	129 hp (95 kW)
C 200 CDI (116 hp)	Diesel	116 hp (85 kW)
C 200 CDI (116 hp) Automatic	Diesel	116 hp (85 kW)
C 200 CDI (116 hp) Automatic	Diesel	116 hp (85 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 (143 hp)	Diesel	143 hp (105 kW)
C 220 CDI (143 hp) Automatic	Diesel	143 hp (105 kW)
C 240 (170 hp)	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) Automatic	Gasoline	218 hp (160 kW)
AMG C 32 (354 hp)	Gasoline	354 hp (260 kW)
C 180 Kompressor (143 hp)	Gasoline	143 hp (105 kW)
C 180 Kompressor (143 hp) Automatic	Gasoline	143 hp (105 kW)
C 200 Kompressor (163 hp)	Gasoline	163 hp (120 kW)
C 200 Kompressor (163 hp) Automatic	Gasoline	163 hp (120 kW)
C 240 (170 hp) 4MATIC	Gasoline	170 hp (125 kW)
C 320 (218 hp) 4MATIC	Gasoline	218 hp (160 kW)
AMG C 30 CDI (231 hp)	Diesel	231 hp (170 kW)
C 200 CDI (122 hp) Automatic	Diesel	122 hp (90 kW)
C 200 CGI (170 hp)	Gasoline	170 hp (125 kW)
C 220 CDI (143 hp)	Diesel	143 hp (105 kW)
C 220 CDI (143 hp) Automatic	Diesel	143 hp (105 kW)

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