Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W203) 240 V6 6MT RWD (170 HP)
Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W203) · 2000 - present · Petrol
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W203) 240 V6 6MT RWD (170 HP) produces 173 hp and 240 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.2 seconds and reaches 235 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 12.0 l/100 km, equal to 266 g CO2 per km.
- Power
- 173 hp
- Torque
- 240 Nm
- 0–100
- 9.2 s
- Top speed
- 235 km/h
Engine
| Power | 173 hp |
|---|---|
| Power (kW) | 127 kW |
| Torque | 240 Nm |
| Displacement | 2,597 cc |
| Cylinders | V6 |
| Fuel system | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Fuel tank capacity | 62 l |
Performance
| Top speed | 235 km/h |
|---|---|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 9.2 s |
Fuel economy and emissions
| Combined consumption | 12.0 l/100 km |
|---|---|
| City consumption | 15.9 l/100 km |
| Highway consumption | 8.0 l/100 km |
| CO2 emissions | 266 g/km |
Transmission
| Gearbox | 6-Speed Manual |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,526 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,727 mm |
| Height | 1,425 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,715 mm |
| Ground clearance | 137 mm |
| Cargo volume | 456 l |
| Unladen weight | 1,435 kg |
| Gross weight limit | 2,015 kg |
| Tyre size | 225/45 R17 91 W |
| Front brakes | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear brakes | Discs |
How this trim compares to other cars
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W203) 240 V6 6MT RWD (170 HP) compared with 4,663 trims of other cars from the 1997–2003 period.
| Measure | This trim | Average | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 173 hp | 157 hp |
better than 69%
|
| Torque | 240 Nm | 245 Nm |
better than 55%
|
| Top speed | 235 km/h | 199 km/h |
better than 86%
|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 9.2 s | 10.7 s |
better than 69%
|
| Combined consumption | 12.0 l/100 km | 8.4 l/100 km |
better than 8%
|
| CO2 emissions | 266 g/km | 202 g/km |
better than 12%
|
| Cargo volume | 456 l | 503 l |
better than 59%
|
| Unladen weight | 1,435 kg | 1,394 kg |
better than 39%
|
Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.
Trims and engine versions — Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W203)
| Trim | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–100 | Top speed | Fuel economy | CO2 | Select |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200 CDI 5AT RWD (116 HP) | Diesel | 117 hp | 249 Nm | 12.3 s | 198 km/h | 6.7 l/100 km | — | |
| 200 CDI 6MT RWD (116 HP) | Diesel | 117 hp | 249 Nm | 12.1 s | 208 km/h | 6.8 l/100 km | 161 g/km | |
| 200 CDI 5AT RWD (122 HP) | Diesel | 122 hp | 270 Nm | 12.2 s | 203 km/h | 6.3 l/100 km | — | |
| 200 CDI 6MT RWD (122 HP) | Diesel | 122 hp | 270 Nm | 11.7 s | 208 km/h | 5.9 l/100 km | 156 g/km | |
| 180 6MT RWD (129 HP) | Petrol | 129 hp | 217 Nm | 11.0 s | 210 km/h | 9.4 l/100 km | 225 g/km | |
| 180 5AT RWD (129 HP) | Petrol | 129 hp | 217 Nm | 11.6 s | 208 km/h | 9.5 l/100 km | — | |
| 180 Kompressor 5AT RWD (143 HP) | Petrol | 143 hp | 220 Nm | 9.9 s | 220 km/h | 8.1 l/100 km | — | |
| 180 Kompressor 6MT RWD (143 HP) | Petrol | 143 hp | 220 Nm | 9.7 s | 224 km/h | 7.9 l/100 km | 190 g/km | |
| 220 CDI 5AT RWD (143 HP) | Diesel | 145 hp | 315 Nm | 10.5 s | 216 km/h | 6.7 l/100 km | — | |
| 220 CDI 6MT RWD (143 HP) | Diesel | 145 hp | 315 Nm | 10.3 s | 220 km/h | 6.9 l/100 km | 159 g/km | |
| 200 Kompressor 6MT RWD (163 HP) | Petrol | 165 hp | 325 Nm | 9.3 s | 230 km/h | 9.7 l/100 km | 232 g/km | |
| 200 Kompressor 5AT RWD (163 HP) | Petrol | 165 hp | 325 Nm | 9.7 s | 227 km/h | 9.5 l/100 km | — |