sport mode MERCEDES-BENZ C320S 2004 W203 User Guide

346 Technical dataElectrical system
Electrical systemModel
C230KompressorSport
C 240/C 320 (all models)
C32AMG
Generator (alternator)
14 V/120 A
14 V/120 A
14 V/120 A
Starter motor
12 V/1.1 kW
12 V/1.7 kW
12 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 IFR 6 D 10
Electrode gap
0.031 in (0.8 mm)
0.039 in (1.0 mm)
0.039 in (1.0 mm)
Tightening torque
18–22lb-ft (25–30Nm)
15–22lb-ft (20–30Nm)
15 – 22 lb-ft (20 – 30 Nm)

347 Technical data
Main dimensions
Main dimensions
Model
C 230 Kompressor Sport
C240
C320
C320Sport
Overall vehicle length
178.3 in (4 528 mm)
178.3 in (4 528 mm)
178.3 in (4 528 mm)
Overall vehicle width
68.0 in (1 728 mm)
68.0 in (1 728 mm)
68.0 in (1 728 mm)
Overall vehicle height
56.4 in (1 433 mm)
56.3 in (1 429 mm)
55.6 in (1 411 mm)
Wheelbase
106.9 in (2 715 mm)
106.9 in (2 715 mm)
106.9 in (2 715 mm)
Track, front
58.8 in (1 493 mm)
58.8 in (1 493 mm)
58.8 in (1 493 mm)
Track, rear
57.6 in (1 464 mm)
57.6 in (1 464 mm)
57.6 in (1 464 mm)
Model
C 240 4MATIC
C 320 4MATIC
C32AMG
Overall vehicle length
178.3 in (4 528 mm)
178.3 in (4 528 mm)
Overall vehicle width
68.0 in (1 728 mm)
68.0 in (1 728 mm)
Overall vehicle height
56.0 in (1 422 mm)
56.1 in (1 426 mm)
Wheelbase
106.9 in (2 715 mm)
106.9 in (2 715 mm)
Track, front
58.8 in (1 493 mm)
58.8 in (1 493 mm)
Track, rear
57.6 in (1 464 mm)
58.0 in (1 474 mm)

349 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 Sport
C240
C320
C320Sport
C2404MATIC
C3204MATIC
C32AMG
5.8 US qt (5.5 l)
7.9 US qt (7.5 l)
7.9 US qt (7.5 l)
7.9 US qt (7.5 l)
7.4 US qt (7.0 l)
7.4 US qt (7.0 l)
7.9 US qt (7.5 l)
Approved engine oils
Automatic transmission
8.5 US qt (8.0 l)
MB Automatic Transmission Oil
Manual transmission
1.3 US qt (1.2 l)
MB Manual Transmission Oil
Rear axle
C 230 Kompressor Sport
C 240 (all models)
C 320 (all models)
C32AMG
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

350 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. 2.1oz (60g) 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 Sport
C 240 (all models)
C 320 (all models)
C32AMG
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. 6.8 US qt (6.4 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:
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)

357 Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Anticorrosion/antifreeze
Your vehicle contains a number of
aluminum parts. The use of aluminum
components in motor vehicle engines
necessitates that anticorrosion/antifreeze
coolant used in such engines be specifi-
cally formulated to protect the aluminum
parts.Failure to use such anticorrosion/anti-
freeze coolant will result in a significantly
shortened service life.
Therefore, the following product is strongly
recommended for use in your vehicle:
Mercedes-Benz 325.0
Anticorrosion/Antifreeze Agent.Before the start of the winter season (or
once a year in hot southern regions), you
should have the anticorrosion/antifreeze
concentration checked. The coolant is also
regularly checked each time you bring your
vehicle to your authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center for service.
Anticorrosion/antifreeze quantityModel
Approx. freeze protection–35°F (–37°C)
–49°F (–45°C)
C230KompressorSport
3.0 US qt (2.8 l)
3.3 US qt (3.1 l)
C 240/C 320 (all models)
3.4 US qt (3.2 l)
3.8 US qt (3.6 l)
C32AMG
3.4 US qt (3.2 l)
3.8 US qt (3.6 l)

376 IndexE
Easy-entry/exit feature* 92
Activating 134
Interrupting movement 92, 134
Electrical fuses 332
Electrical system
Technical data 346
Electronic Stability Program see ESP
Emergency call system* 223
Emergency calls
Initiating an emergency call 226
Telephone* 198
With Tele Aid* 224
Emergency operation
(Limp Home Mode) 147
Emergency operations
Closing sliding/pop-up roof* 309
Locking the vehicle 306
Opening sliding/pop-up roof* 309
Releasing trunk lid from inside 88
Remote door unlock 230
Unlocking the vehicle 305Emergency Tensioning Device see ETD
Emission control 247
Emission control label 338
Ending
A call (telephone*) 139
Engine
Compartment 252
Starting with
automatic transmission* 44
Starting with
manual transmission 43
Starting with the SmartKey
Automatic transmission* 44
Manual transmission 43
Technical data 340
Turning off with the SmartKey 52
Engine cleaning 269
Engine compartment 252
Fuse box in 333
Hood 252
Engine malfunction
indicator lamp 23, 276Engine number 338, 362
Engine oil 253, 352
Adding 255
Additives 352
Checking level 251, 254
Consumption 253
Display messages 254, 291–292
Filler neck
C 230 Kompressor Sport 256
C 240, C 320, and C 32 AMG 256
Messages in display 254, 291–292
Viscosity 362
Engine oil level
Checking 251, 254
ESP 23, 74, 362
Four wheel electronic
traction system with ESP 77
Messages in display 282–283
Switching off 75
Switching on 76
Synchronizing 282
Warning lamp 277