The previous engine felt weak at low revs, despite its power advantage and greater displacement.
2000 C230 KOMPRESSOR MANUAL
On the other hand, the new motor allows the hatch to go another four or five miles on each gallon of gas, depending on whether you get the six-speed manual or the $1325 optional five-speed automatic.Įven better, with this engine the C230 is, if not exactly transformed, at least a more pleasant thing to use. This is not something most owners-the majority of whom we don't anticipate will go bracket drag racing-need worry about. Try as you might, the engine will not rev above 4000 rpm with the clutch pedal in. We attribute this, in part, to an engine-management system that will not allow for abusive standing starts. Indeed, the sprint to 60 mph for the 1.8-liter 2003 model is an unremarkable 8.1 seconds-more than a half-second slower than the 2002 model. The new 1.8-liter engine makes 189 horsepower at 5800 rpm and 192 pound-feet at 3500 rpm. The old 2.3-liter-still the base engine in the SLK hardtop roadster for 2003-makes 192 horsepower at 5500 rpm and 200 pound-feet of torque at 2500 rpm. It's down about a half-liter of displacement compared with the old engine, and it makes less peak horsepower and torque. On paper, this engine would seem to be a step backward for Mercedes. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a five-speed automatic transmission.For the 2003 model of the C230, Mercedes has largely addressed our engine complaint with an all-new 1.8-liter, all-aluminum supercharged four-cylinder. An oil change was performed in preparation for sale. The supercharged and intercooled 2.3-liter inline-four was factory rated at 185 horsepower and 200 lb-ft of torque. The digital odometer indicates 27k miles. The leather-wrapped steering wheel is mounted on a telescoping column, and it frames a 160-mph speedometer, a tachometer, and auxiliary gauges. Blemishes on the seats are shown up-close in the gallery.
2000 C230 KOMPRESSOR WINDOWS
Additional amenities include air conditioning, an AM/FM/cassette stereo, power windows and locks, and cruise control. The front seats are heated and the driver’s seat is power adjustable. The seats are upholstered in gray MB-Tex upholstery and the matching dashboard, center console, and door panels are accented with burl wood trim. The car is equipped traction control and four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes. Polished 15″ wheels are fitted with 205/65 Dunlop Signature II tires. There is a scuff on the right side of the front bumper cover and on the left side of the rear bumper cover. The car is finished in black (040) and features gray molding, body-color side mirror caps, and a sunroof. This W202 has 27k miles and is offered by the selling dealer at no reserve with a clean Carfax report and a clean New Jersey title. The car was previously registered in Ohio and was acquired by the selling dealer in late 2021. Features include a sunroof, heated front seats, air conditioning, an AM/FM/cassette stereo, and power windows and locks. This 2000 Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor is finished in black over gray and is powered by a supercharged and intercooled 2.3-liter inline-four paired with a five-speed automatic transmission.
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