C mode MERCEDES-BENZ C240 2005 W203 Manual PDF

378 Technical dataEngineModel
C 230 Kompressor (203.040)
1 (Canada only)
C 230 Kompressor Sport (203.040)
1
1The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the corresponding data of all special bodies and special equipment.
C 240 (203.061)
1
C 240 4MATIC (203.081)
1
Engine
271
112
Mode of operation
4-stroke engine, gasoline injection
4-stroke engine, gasoline injection
No. of cylinders
4
6
Bore
3.23 in (82.00 mm)
3.54 in (89.90 mm)
Stroke
3.35 in (85.00 mm)
2.68 in (68.20 mm)
Total piston displacement
109.6 cu in (1 796 cm
3)
158.5 cu in (2 597 cm
3)
Compression ratio
8.5:1
10.5:1
Output acc.
to SAE J 1349
189 hp/5 800 rpm
2
(141 kW/5 800 rpm)
2Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.
168 hp/5 500 rpm
2
(125 kW/5 500 rpm)
Maximum torque acc.
to SAE J 1349
192 lb-ft/3 500 - 4 000 rpm
(260 Nm/3 500 - 4 000 rpm)
177 lb-ft/4 500 rpm
(240 Nm/4 500 rpm)
Maximum engine speed
6 000 rpm
6200 rpm
Firing order
1-3-4-2
1-4-3-6-2-5
Poly-V-belt
2 420 mm
2380 mm

379 Technical data
Engine
Model
C 320 (203.064)
1 (USA only)
C 320 Sport (203.064)
1
C 320 4MATIC (203.084)
1
C 55 AMG (203.076)
1
Engine
112
113
Mode of operation
4-stroke engine, gasoline injection
4-stroke engine, gasoline injection
No. of cylinders
6
8
Bore
3.54 in (89.90 mm)
3.82 in (97.00 mm)
Stroke
3.31 in (84.00 mm)
3.60 in (92.00 mm)
Total piston displacement
195.2 cu in (3 199 cm
3)
331.8 cu in (5 439 cm
3)
Compression ratio
10:1
11:1
Output acc. to SAE J 1349
215 hp/5 700 rpm
2
(160 kW/5 700 rpm)
362 hp/5 750 rpm
2
(270 kW/5 750 rpm)
Maximum torque acc. to SAE J 1349
229 lb-ft/3 000 - 4 600 rpm
(310 Nm/3 000 - 4 600 rpm)
376 lb-ft/4 000 rpm
(510 Nm/4 000 rpm)
Maximum engine speed
6000 rpm
6700 rpm
Firing order
1-4-3-6-2-5
1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
Poly-V-belt
2380 mm
2380 mm
1The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the corresponding data of all special bodies and special equipment.2Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.

381 Technical data
Rims and Tires
Same size tiresModel
C 230 Kompressor (Canada only)
C230Kompressor Sport
C240
C2404MATIC
C320 (USA only)
C320Sport
C3204MATIC
C55AMG
Rims (light alloy)
7 J x 16 H2
71/2 J x 17
Wheel offset
1.22 in (31 mm)
1.46 in (37 mm)
All-season tires (radial-ply tires)
205/55 R16 91H
-
Summer tires (radial-ply tires)
-
-
Winter tires (radial-ply tires)
205/55 R16 91H M+S
205/50 R17 89H M+S
or
225/45 R17 91H M+S
1
1For use with snow chains contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

382 Technical dataRims and TiresMixed size tiresModel
C 230 Kompressor Sport
C320Sport
C55AMG
Front axle:Rims (light alloy)
71/2 J x 17 H2
71/2 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset
1.42 in (36 mm)
1.18 in (30 mm)
Summer tires (radial-ply tires)
225/45 R17 91W
225/40 ZR18 92Y XL or Extra Load
1
Rear axle:Rims (light alloy)
81/2 J x 17 H2
81/2 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset
1.34 in (34 mm)
1.34 in (34 mm)
Summer tires (radial-ply tires)
245/40 R17 91W
1
1Must not be used with snow chains.
245/35 ZR18 92Y XL or Extra Load
1

383 Technical data
Rims and Tires
Minispare wheelCollapsible tire (C 55 AMG only)Model
C 230 Kompressor (Canada only)
C240
C2404MATIC
C 320 (USA only)
C3204MATIC
C230Kompressor Sport
C320 Sport
Rim (steel)
3.5 B x 16 H2
3.5 B x 17 H2
Wheel offset
0.67 in (17 mm)
0.67 in (17 mm)
Tire
T 125/90 R16 98M
1
1Must not be used with snow chains.
T 125/80 R17 99M
1
Model
C55AMG
Rim (steel)
4.5 B x 17 H2
Wheel offset
0.47 in (12 mm)
Tire
145/70-17 92P
1
1Must not be used with snow chains.

384 Technical dataElectrical systemModel
C 230 Kompressor (all models)
C 240 (all models)
C 320 (all models)
C55AMG
Generator (alternator)
14 V/120 A
14 V/120 A
14 V/150 A
Starter motor
12 V/1.1 kW
12 V/1.7 kW
14 V/1.7 kW
Battery
12 V/100 Ah
12 V/100 Ah
12 V/100 Ah
Spark plugs
Bosch F 6 MPP 332
Bosch F 8 DPP 332
NGK PFR 5 R-11
NGK ILFR 6 A
Electrode gap
0.031 in (0.8 mm)
0.039 in (1.0 mm)
0.031 in (0.8 mm)
Tightening torque
18–22lb-ft (25–30Nm)
15–22lb-ft (20–30Nm)
18–22lb-ft (25–30Nm)

385 Technical data
Main dimensions
Main dimensions
Model
C 230 Kompressor
C240
C 240 4MATIC
C320
C 320 4MATIC
C230KompressorSport
C 320 Sport
C55AMG
Overall vehicle length
178.4 in (4 531 mm)
178.4 in (4 531 mm)
181.8 in (4 617 mm)
Overall vehicle width
68.0 in (1 728 mm)
68.0 in (1 728 mm)
68.7 in (1 744 mm)
Overall vehicle height
56.3 in (1 429 mm)
55.6 in (1 413 mm)
55.6 in (1 412 mm)
Wheelbase
106.9 in (2 715 mm)
106.9 in (2 715 mm)
106.9 in (2 715 mm)
Track, front
59.3 in (1 505 mm)
59.3in (1505mm)
59.3 in (1 507 mm)
Track, rear
58.1 in (1 476 mm)
58.1 in (1 476 mm)
58.0 in (1 474 mm)

387 Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Capacities
Vehicle components and their respectivelubricants must match. Therefore only use
brands tested and approved by
Mercedes-Benz. Please refer to the Factory Approved
Service Products pamphlet, or inquire at
your Mercedes-Benz Center.
Model
Capacity
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Engine with oil filter
C 230 Kompressor (all models)
C240
C2404MATIC
C320
C3204MATIC
C320Sport
C55AMG
5.8 US qt (5.5 l)
7.9 US qt (7.5 l)
7.4 US qt (7.0 l)
7.9 US qt (7.5 l)
7.4 US qt (7.0 l)
7.9 US qt (7.5 l)
9.0 US qt (8.5 l)
Approved engine oils
Automatic transmission
C 230 Kompressor (all models)
C240 (all models)
C320 (all models)
C55AMG
8.5 US qt (8.0 l)
8.5 US qt (8.0 l)
8.5 US qt (8.0 l)
9.3 US qt (8.7 l)
MB Automatic Transmission Fluid
Manual transmission
1.3 US qt (1.2 l)
MB Manual Transmission Oil
Rear axle
C 230 Kompressor (all models)
C240 (all models)
C320 (all models)
C55AMG
1.2 US qt (1.1 l)
1.2 US qt (1.1 l)
1.2 US qt (1.1 l)
1.5 US qt (1.4 l)
Hypoid gear oil SAE 85 W 90

388 Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Model
Capacity
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Front axle
C2404MATIC
C3204MATIC
0.5 US qt (0.46 l)
Hypoid gear oil SAE 85 W 90
Transfer case
C2404MATIC
C3204MATIC
approx. 0.62 US qt (0.59 l)
MB Transfer case fluid
Power steering
approx. 1.1 US qt (1.0 l)
MB Power Steering Fluid (Pentosin CHF 11S)
Front wheel hubs
approx. 2.1 oz (60 g) each
High temperature roller bearing grease
Brake system
0.5 US qt (0.5 l)
MB Brake Fluid (DOT 4+)
Cooling system
C 230 Kompressor (all models)
C240 (all models)
C320 (all models)
C55AMG
approx. 5.9 US qt (5.6 l)
approx. 6.8 US qt (6.4 l)
approx. 6.8 US qt (6.4 l)
approx. 12.8 US qt (12.0 l)
MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/antifreeze agent
Fuel tank
including
a reserve of
16.4 US gal (62.0 l)
2.1 US gal (8.0 l)
Premium unleaded gasoline:
Minimum Posted Octane 91
(Avg. of 96 RON/86 MON)Flexible Fuel Vehicle (identified by a label
reading Premium gasoline or E85 only! on
fuel filler flap):
Alternative fuel: Ethanol fuel (E85)

389 Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Model
Capacity
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Air conditioning system
R-134a refrigerant and special PAG lubricant oil
(never R-12)
Windshield washer
3.2 US qt (3.0 l)
MB Windshield Washer Concentrate
1
Windshield washer and
headlamp cleaning system*
6.4 US qt (6.0 l)
1Use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and water for temperatures above freezing point or MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and commercially available
premixed windshield washer solvent/antifreeze for temperatures below freezing point. Follow suggested mixing ratios (page 396).