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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202, facelift 1997) AMG C 43 V8 (306 Hp) 5G-TRONIC 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202, facelift 1997) AMG C 43 V8 (306 Hp) 5G-TRONIC 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
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General information

Name

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202, facelift 1997) AMG C 43 V8 (306 Hp) 5G-TRONIC 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000

Brand

Mercedes-Benz
Model

C-class
Generation

C-class (W202, facelift 1997)
Year of production

1997

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

4

Body type

Sedan
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

AMG C 43 V8 (306 Hp) 5G-TRONIC

Power

306 Hp @ 5850 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

410 Nm @ 3250-5000 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

CO2 emissions (g/km)

280 g/km

Emission standard

Euro 3

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

16.5 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

8.9 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

11.7 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

6.5 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

250 km/h, Electronically limited

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
306 Hp @ 5850 rpm.
Power per litre
71.7 Hp/l
Torque
410 Nm @ 3250-5000 rpm.
Engine displacement
4266 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder bore
89.9 mm
Piston stroke
84 mm
Compression ratio
10
Number of valves per cylinder
3
Fuel system
Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
SOHC

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1570 kg

Max weight (kg)

1970 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

62 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

430 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4516 mm

Width (mm)

1723 mm

Height (mm)

1387 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2690 mm

Front track (mm)

1509 mm

Rear track (mm)

1483 mm

Minimum turning circle turning diameter (mm)

10.74 m

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Transmission type

automatic

Front suspension system

Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer

Rear suspension system

Independent, spring multi-link with stabilizer

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Front tires size

Front wheel tires: 225/45 R17Rear wheel tires: 245/40 R17

Rear tires size

Front wheel tires: 225/45 R17Rear wheel tires: 245/40 R17

Wheel rims size

Front wheel rims: 7.5J x 17Rear wheel rims: 8.5J x 17

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