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Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W203) 270 CDI 5AT RWD (170 HP)

Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W203) · 2000 - present · Diesel

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W203) 270 CDI 5AT RWD (170 HP) produces 170 hp and 400 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.1 seconds and reaches 225 km/h.

Power
170 hp
Torque
400 Nm
0–100
9.1 s
Top speed
225 km/h

Engine

Power 170 hp
Power (kW) 125 kW
Torque 400 Nm
Displacement 2,685 cc
Cylinders L5
Fuel system Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel Diesel
Fuel tank capacity 62 l

Performance

Top speed 225 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 9.1 s

Fuel economy and emissions

Combined consumption 7.1 l/100 km
City consumption 9.8 l/100 km
Highway consumption 5.6 l/100 km

Transmission

Gearbox 5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive

Dimensions and weight

Length 4,529 mm
Width 1,727 mm
Height 1,425 mm
Wheelbase 2,715 mm
Ground clearance 137 mm
Cargo volume 456 l
Unladen weight 1,510 kg
Gross weight limit 2,065 kg
Tyre size 205/55 R16V
Front brakes Ventilated Discs
Rear brakes Discs

How this trim compares to other cars

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W203) 270 CDI 5AT RWD (170 HP) compared with 4,663 trims of other cars from the 1997–2003 period.

How this trim compares to other cars
Measure This trim Average Position
Power 170 hp 157 hp
better than 67%
Torque 400 Nm 245 Nm
better than 91%
Top speed 225 km/h 199 km/h
better than 79%
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 9.1 s 10.7 s
better than 70%
Combined consumption 7.1 l/100 km 8.4 l/100 km
better than 64%
Cargo volume 456 l 503 l
better than 59%
Unladen weight 1,510 kg 1,394 kg
better than 30%

Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.

Not stated by the manufacturer: co2 emissions. Those measures are left out of the comparison.

Compare

Trims and engine versions — Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W203)

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