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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202, facelift 1997) AMG C 55 V8 (347 Hp) 5G-TRONIC 1998, 1999, 2000
Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202, facelift 1997) AMG C 55 V8 (347 Hp) 5G-TRONIC 1998, 1999, 2000
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General information

Name

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202, facelift 1997) AMG C 55 V8 (347 Hp) 5G-TRONIC 1998, 1999, 2000

Brand

Mercedes-Benz
Model

C-class
Generation

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

1998

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

4

Body type

Sedan
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

AMG C 55 V8 (347 Hp) 5G-TRONIC

Power

347 Hp @ 5500 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

510 Nm @ 3000-4300 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

17.1 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

8.5 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

11.7 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

5.5 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

250 km/h, Electronically limited

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
347 Hp @ 5500 rpm.
Power per litre
63.8 Hp/l
Torque
510 Nm @ 3000-4300 rpm.
Engine displacement
5439 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder bore
97 mm
Piston stroke
92 mm
Compression ratio
10.5
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

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

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

Rear suspension system

Independent, spring multi-link with stabilizer

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

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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