Mercedes-Benz C-class W203 Sedan (2000-2004)

59% Neofiliac
Keywords: awdcompact-executivedohcmacpherson-strutmanual-transmissionmercedes-benzmulti-linkrwdsedansohcsuperchargedturbocharged

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Product Overview

Mercedes-Benz C-class W203 is a compact executive sedan in production from 2000 to 2004, whereupon it received a facelift. It was available with a range of inline-4, V6, and inline-5 engines that displaced 1.8 to 3.2 liters.
Unfortunately, this was the generation of Mercedes vehicles that suffered the most from cost-cutting. As a result, the powertrain, chassis and suspension, and build quality all worsened. Notably, whereas the W202 used double-wishbone front suspensions, the W203 reverted to MacPherson strut. The pre-facelift model also lost the V8 engine. History has shown that these were the years that rusted the most.
To compensate for these, Mercedes offered AWD (marketed as "4MATIC"), which is really unnecessary for a RWD vehicle. The only diesel AMG was also offered in the C 30 CDI AMG guise. This engine has been said by some to be the worst engine to ever bear an AMG badge.
Mercedes-Benz has made a good effort in aerodynamics, with a decent 0.26 coefficient of drag to show for it.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 59% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Rather reliable diesel engine range
  • Great 5G-TRONIC auto box
  • Good 0.26 drag coefficient
  • Good towing capacity
Cons
  • RUST
  • Loss of V8
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Questionable styling

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Specifications

C 30 CDI AMGC 32 AMGC 180 MTC 180C 180 Kompressor MTC 180 KompressorC 200 CDI 116hp MTC 200 CDI 116hpC 200 CDI 122hp MTC 200 CDI 122hpC 200 CGI MTC 200 Kompressor MTC 200 Kompressor MT 02+C 200 KompressorC 200 Kompressor 02+C 220 CDI MTC 220 CDI MT 03+C 220 CDI 03+C 220 CDIC 240 MTC 240 4MATICC 240C 270 CDI MTC 270 CDIC 320 MTC 320 4MATICC 320

Capacity

Cargo Capacity455 L / 16.1 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity11.0 L / 11.6 qt6.4 L / 6.8 qt8.0 L / 8.5 qt8.0 L / 8.5 qt7.5 L / 7.9 qt7.5 L / 7.9 qt8.6 L / 9.1 qt8.6 L / 9.1 qt8.5 L / 9.0 qt8.5 L / 9.0 qt7.5 L / 7.9 qt8.0 L / 8.5 qt8.0 L / 8.5 qt8.0 L / 8.5 qt8.0 L / 8.5 qt8.6 L / 9.1 qt8.5 L / 9.0 qt8.5 L / 9.0 qt8.6 L / 9.1 qt6.4 L / 6.8 qt10.0 L / 10.6 qt6.4 L / 6.8 qt10.5 L / 11.1 qt10.5 L / 11.1 qt10.0 L / 10.6 qt6.4 L / 6.8 qt
Engine Oil Capacity6.5 L / 6.9 qt8.0 L / 8.5 qt7.0 L / 7.4 qt7.0 L / 7.4 qt5.5 L / 5.8 qt5.5 L / 5.8 qt6.5 L / 6.9 qt6.5 L / 6.9 qt6.5 L / 6.9 qt6.5 L / 6.9 qt5.5 L / 5.8 qt7.0 L / 7.4 qt5.5 L / 5.8 qt7.0 L / 7.4 qt5.5 L / 5.8 qt6.5 L / 6.9 qt6.5 L / 6.9 qt6.5 L / 6.9 qt6.5 L / 6.9 qt8.0 L / 8.5 qt8.0 L / 8.5 qt8.0 L / 8.5 qt6.5 L / 6.9 qt6.5 L / 6.9 qt8.0 L / 8.5 qt7.5 L / 7.9 qt8.0 L / 8.5 qt
Fuel Capacity62.0 L / 16.4 gal
Passengers5
Payload555 kg / 1224 lbs555 kg / 1224 lbs555 kg / 1224 lbs555 kg / 1224 lbs555 kg / 1224 lbs555 kg / 1224 lbs555 kg / 1224 lbs555 kg / 1224 lbs555 kg / 1224 lbs555 kg / 1224 lbs555 kg / 1224 lbs555 kg / 1224 lbs555 kg / 1224 lbs555 kg / 1224 lbs555 kg / 1224 lbs555 kg / 1224 lbs555 kg / 1224 lbs555 kg / 1224 lbs555 kg / 1224 lbs475 kg / 1047 lbs555 kg / 1224 lbs475 kg / 1047 lbs555 kg / 1224 lbs555 kg / 1224 lbs555 kg / 1224 lbs555 kg / 1224 lbs555 kg / 1224 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs, 345 mmVentilated discs, 345 mmVentilated discs, 288 mmVentilated discsVentilated discs, 288 mmVentilated discsVentilated discs, 300 mmVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discs, 288 mmVentilated discsVentilated discs, 288 mmVentilated discsVentilated discs, 288 mmVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discs, 288 mmVentilated discs, 300 mmVentilated discsVentilated discs, 300 mmVentilated discs, 300 mmVentilated discs, 300 mmVentilated discs, 300 mmVentilated discsVentilated discs, 300 mm
Brakes | RearVentilated discs, 300 mmVentilated discs, 300 mmDisc, 278 mmDiscDisc, 278 mmDiscDisc, 278 mmDiscDiscDiscDiscDisc, 278 mmDiscDisc, 278 mmDiscDisc, 278 mmDiscDiscDisc, 278 mmDisc, 290 mmDiscDisc, 290 mmDisc, 290 mmDisc, 290 mmDisc, 290 mmDiscDisc, 290 mm
Power SteeringHydraulic Steering
Suspension | FrontMacPherson strut
Suspension | RearMulti-link
Tire SizeFront wheel tires: 225/45 ZR 17 91 Y Rear wheel tires: 245/40 ZR 17 91 YFront wheel tires: 225/45 ZR 17 Rear wheel tires: 245/40 ZR 17195/65 R 15 91 H195/65 R 15 91 H195/65 R 15 91 V195/65 R 15 91 V195/65 R 15 91 H195/65 R15 91 H195/65 R 15 91 H195/65 R 15 91 H195/65 R 15 91 V195/65 R 15 91 V195/65 R 15 91 V195/65 R 15 91 V195/65 R 15 91 V195/65 R 15 91 V195/65 R 15 91 V195/65 R 15 91 V195/65 R 15 91 V205/55 R 16 91 V205/55 R 16 91 V205/55 R16 91 V205/55 R 16 91 V205/55 R 16 91 V205/55 R 16 91 W205/55 R 16 91 W205/55 R 16 91 W
Turning Circle10.8 m / 35.3 ft

Construction

Body Style4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Size | Height1412 mm / 55.6 in1415 mm / 55.7 in1426 mm / 56.1 in1426 mm / 56.1 in1426 mm / 56.1 in1426 mm / 56.1 in1426 mm / 56.1 in1426 mm / 56.1 in1426 mm / 56.1 in1426 mm / 56.1 in1426 mm / 56.1 in1426 mm / 56.1 in1426 mm / 56.1 in1426 mm / 56.1 in1426 mm / 56.1 in1426 mm / 56.1 in1426 mm / 56.1 in1426 mm / 56.1 in1426 mm / 56.1 in1427 mm / 56.2 in1422 mm / 56.0 in1427 mm / 56.2 in1427 mm / 56.2 in1427 mm / 56.2 in1427 mm / 56.2 in1422 mm / 56.0 in1427 mm / 56.2 in
Size | Length4526 mm / 178.2 in4528 mm / 178.3 in4526 mm / 178.2 in4526 mm / 178.2 in4526 mm / 178.2 in4526 mm / 178.2 in4526 mm / 178.2 in4526 mm / 178.2 in4526 mm / 178.2 in4526 mm / 178.2 in4526 mm / 178.2 in4526 mm / 178.2 in4526 mm / 178.2 in4526 mm / 178.2 in4526 mm / 178.2 in4526 mm / 178.2 in4526 mm / 178.2 in4526 mm / 178.2 in4526 mm / 178.2 in4526 mm / 178.2 in4541 mm / 178.8 in4526 mm / 178.2 in4526 mm / 178.2 in4526 mm / 178.2 in4526 mm / 178.2 in4541 mm / 178.8 in4526 mm / 178.2 in
Size | Width1728 mm / 68.0 in | 1980 mm / 78.0 in (mirror unfolded)1728 mm / 68.0 in | 1980 mm / 78.0 in (mirror unfolded)1728 mm / 68.0 in | 1980 mm / 78.0 in (mirror unfolded)1728 mm / 68.0 in | 1980 mm / 78.0 in (mirror unfolded)1728 mm / 68.0 in | 1980 mm / 78.0 in (mirror unfolded)1728 mm / 68.0 in | 1980 mm / 78.0 in (mirror unfolded)1728 mm / 68.0 in | 1980 mm / 78.0 in (mirror unfolded)1728 mm / 68.0 in | 1980 mm / 78.0 in (mirror unfolded)1728 mm / 68.0 in | 1980 mm / 78.0 in (mirror unfolded)1728 mm / 68.0 in | 1980 mm / 78.0 in (mirror unfolded)1728 mm / 68.0 in | 1980 mm / 78.0 in (mirror unfolded)1726 mm / 68.0 in | 1980 mm / 78.0 in (mirror unfolded)1728 mm / 68.0 in | 1980 mm / 78.0 in (mirror unfolded)1728 mm / 68.0 in | 1980 mm / 78.0 in (mirror unfolded)1728 mm / 68.0 in | 1980 mm / 78.0 in (mirror unfolded)1728 mm / 68.0 in | 1980 mm / 78.0 in (mirror unfolded)1728 mm / 68.0 in | 1980 mm / 78.0 in (mirror unfolded)1728 mm / 68.0 in | 1980 mm / 78.0 in (mirror unfolded)1728 mm / 68.0 in | 1980 mm / 78.0 in (mirror unfolded)1728 mm / 68.0 in | 1980 mm / 78.0 in (mirror unfolded)1728 mm / 68.0 in | 1980 mm / 78.0 in (mirror unfolded)1728 mm / 68.0 in | 1980 mm / 78.0 in (mirror unfolded)1728 mm / 68.0 in | 1980 mm / 78.0 in (mirror unfolded)1728 mm / 68.0 in | 1980 mm / 78.0 in (mirror unfolded)1728 mm / 68.0 in | 1980 mm / 78.0 in (mirror unfolded)1728 mm / 68.0 in | 1980 mm / 78.0 in (mirror unfolded)1728 mm / 68.0 in | 1980 mm / 78.0 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front1494.0 mm / 58.8 in1493.0 mm / 58.8 in1505.0 mm / 59.3 in1505.0 mm / 59.3 in1505.0 mm / 59.3 in1505.0 mm / 59.3 in1505.0 mm / 59.3 in1505.0 mm / 59.3 in1505.0 mm / 59.3 in1505.0 mm / 59.3 in1505.0 mm / 59.3 in1505.0 mm / 59.3 in1505.0 mm / 59.3 in1505.0 mm / 59.3 in1505.0 mm / 59.3 in1505.0 mm / 59.3 in1505.0 mm / 59.3 in1505.0 mm / 59.3 in1505.0 mm / 59.3 in1493.0 mm / 58.8 in1493.0 mm / 58.8 in1493.0 mm / 58.8 in1493.0 mm / 58.8 in1493.0 mm / 58.8 in1493.0 mm / 58.8 in1493.0 mm / 58.8 in1493.0 mm / 58.8 in
Track Width | Rear1468.0 mm / 57.8 in1478.0 mm / 58.2 in1476.0 mm / 58.1 in1476.0 mm / 58.1 in1476.0 mm / 58.1 in1476.0 mm / 58.1 in1476.0 mm / 58.1 in1476.0 mm / 58.1 in1476.0 mm / 58.1 in1476.0 mm / 58.1 in1476.0 mm / 58.1 in1476.0 mm / 58.1 in1476.0 mm / 58.1 in1476.0 mm / 58.1 in1476.0 mm / 58.1 in1476.0 mm / 58.1 in1476.0 mm / 58.1 in1476.0 mm / 58.1 in1476.0 mm / 58.1 in1464.0 mm / 57.6 in1464.0 mm / 57.6 in1464.0 mm / 57.6 in1464.0 mm / 57.6 in1464.0 mm / 57.6 in1464.0 mm / 57.6 in1464.0 mm / 57.6 in1464.0 mm / 57.6 in
Weight1580.0 kg / 3483.3 lbs1560.0 kg / 3439.2 lbs1380.0 kg / 3042.4 lbs1380.0 kg / 3042.4 lbs1400.0 kg / 3086.5 lbs1400.0 kg / 3086.5 lbs1430.0 kg / 3152.6 lbs1430.0 kg / 3152.6 lbs1430.0 kg / 3152.6 lbs1430.0 kg / 3152.6 lbs1410.0 kg / 3108.5 lbs1415.0 kg / 3119.5 lbs1400.0 kg / 3086.5 lbs1415.0 kg / 3119.5 lbs1400.0 kg / 3086.5 lbs1445.0 kg / 3185.7 lbs1445.0 kg / 3185.7 lbs1445.0 kg / 3185.7 lbs1445.0 kg / 3185.7 lbs1460.0 kg / 3218.7 lbs1565.0 kg / 3450.2 lbs1460.0 kg / 3218.7 lbs1525.0 kg / 3362.1 lbs1525.0 kg / 3362.1 lbs1490.0 kg / 3284.9 lbs1575.0 kg / 3472.3 lbs1490.0 kg / 3284.9 lbs
Wheel SizeFront wheel rims: 7 J x 17 H 2 Rear wheel rims: 8.5 J x 17 H 2Front wheel rims: 7.5 J x 17 H 2 Rear wheel rims: 8.5 J x 17 H 26 J x 15 H 26 J x 15 H 26 J x 15 H 26 J x 15 H 26 J x 15 H 26 J x 15 H 26 J x 15 H 26 J x 15 H 26 J x 15 H 26 J x 15 H 26 J x 15 H 26 J x 15 H 26 J x 15 H 26 J x 15 H 26 J x 15 H 26 J x 15 H 26 J x 15 H 27 J x 16 H 27 J x 16 H 27 J x 16 H 27 J x 16 H 27 J x 16 H 27 J x 16 H 27 J x 16 H 27 J x 16 H 2
Wheelbase2715 mm / 106.9 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h6.8 sec5.2 sec10.1 sec11.6 sec9.7 sec9.9 sec12.1 sec12.1 sec11.7 sec11.9 sec9.0 sec9.3 sec9.1 sec9.7 sec9.4 sec10.3 sec10.3 sec10.5 sec10.5 sec9.2 sec10.0 sec9.5 sec8.9 sec9.1 sec7.7 sec8.0 sec7.8 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph6.5 sec4.9 sec9.6 sec11.0 sec9.2 sec9.4 sec11.5 sec11.5 sec11.1 sec11.3 sec8.6 sec8.8 sec8.6 sec9.2 sec8.9 sec9.8 sec9.8 sec10.0 sec10.0 sec8.7 sec9.5 sec9.0 sec8.5 sec8.6 sec7.3 sec7.6 sec7.4 sec
Braking | 100 km/h - 036.5 m / 119.7 ft38.1 m / 125.0 ft37.6 m / 123.3 ft37.6 m / 123.3 ft39.4 m / 129.2 ft39.3 m / 128.9 ft37.1 m / 121.7 ft40.0 m / 131.2 ft38.2 m / 125.3 ft37.4 m / 122.7 ft39.0 m / 127.9 ft37.8 m / 124.0 ft39.6 m / 129.9 ft39.0 m / 127.9 ft39.0 m / 127.9 ft
Braking | 200 km/h - 0142.5 m / 467.4 ft
CO2 Emission201 g/km276 g/km225 g/km227 g/km190 g/km190 g/km161 g/km177 g/km156 g/km166 g/km185 g/km232 g/km200 g/km227 g/km200 g/km163 g/km156 g/km166 g/km177 g/km266 g/km267 g/km243 g/km181 g/km189 g/km263 g/km269 g/km254 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag0.26 ~ 0.270.26 ~ 0.270.260.260.26 ~ 0.270.26 ~ 0.270.26 ~ 0.270.26 ~ 0.270.26 ~ 0.270.26 ~ 0.270.26 ~ 0.270.26 ~ 0.270.26 ~ 0.270.26 ~ 0.270.26 ~ 0.270.26 ~ 0.270.26 ~ 0.270.26 ~ 0.270.26 ~ 0.270.26 ~ 0.270.26 ~ 0.270.26 ~ 0.270.26 ~ 0.270.26 ~ 0.270.26 ~ 0.270.26 ~ 0.270.26 ~ 0.27
Fuel Economy7.6 L/100km / 31.0 MPG (combined) | 10.2 L/100km / 23.1 MPG (urban) | 5.9 L/100km / 39.9 MPG (highway)11.5 L/100km / 20.5 MPG (combined) | 16.7 L/100km / 14.1 MPG (urban) | 8.6 L/100km / 27.4 MPG (highway)9.4 L/100km / 25.0 MPG (combined) | 13.9 L/100km / 16.9 MPG (urban) | 6.8 L/100km / 34.6 MPG (highway)9.5 L/100km / 24.8 MPG (combined) | 13.7 L/100km / 17.2 MPG (urban) | 7.1 L/100km / 33.1 MPG (highway)7.9 L/100km / 29.8 MPG (combined) | 11.4 L/100km / 20.6 MPG (urban) | 5.9 L/100km / 39.9 MPG (highway)7.9 L/100km / 29.8 MPG (combined) | 11.8 L/100km / 19.9 MPG (urban) | 5.9 L/100km / 39.9 MPG (highway)6.1 L/100km / 38.6 MPG (combined) | 8.7 L/100km / 27.0 MPG (urban) | 4.6 L/100km / 51.1 MPG (highway)6.7 L/100km / 35.1 MPG (combined) | 9.4 L/100km / 25.0 MPG (urban) | 5.1 L/100km / 46.1 MPG (highway)5.9 L/100km / 39.9 MPG (combined) | 8.3 L/100km / 28.3 MPG (urban) | 4.5 L/100km / 52.3 MPG (highway)6.3 L/100km / 37.3 MPG (combined) | 8.7 L/100km / 27.0 MPG (urban) | 4.9 L/100km / 48.0 MPG (highway)7.7 L/100km / 30.5 MPG (combined) | 11.1 L/100km / 21.2 MPG (urban) | 5.8 L/100km / 40.6 MPG (highway)9.7 L/100km / 24.2 MPG (combined) | 14.3 L/100km / 16.4 MPG (urban) | 7.0 L/100km / 33.6 MPG (highway)8.3 L/100km / 28.3 MPG (combined) | 12.1 L/100km / 19.4 MPG (urban) | 6.2 L/100km / 37.9 MPG (highway)9.5 L/100km / 24.8 MPG (combined) | 13.8 L/100km / 17.0 MPG (urban) | 7.0 L/100km / 33.6 MPG (highway)8.3 L/100km / 28.3 MPG (combined) | 12.5 L/100km / 18.8 MPG (urban) | 6.2 L/100km / 37.9 MPG (highway)6.2 L/100km / 37.9 MPG (combined) | 8.8 L/100km / 26.7 MPG (urban) | 4.7 L/100km / 50.0 MPG (highway)5.9 L/100km / 39.9 MPG (combined) | 8.3 L/100km / 28.3 MPG (urban) | 4.5 L/100km / 52.3 MPG (highway)6.3 L/100km / 37.3 MPG (combined) | 8.7 L/100km / 27.0 MPG (urban) | 4.9 L/100km / 48.0 MPG (highway)6.7 L/100km / 35.1 MPG (combined) | 9.4 L/100km / 25.0 MPG (urban) | 5.1 L/100km / 46.1 MPG (highway)11.0 L/100km / 21.4 MPG (combined) | 16.6 L/100km / 14.2 MPG (urban) | 7.9 L/100km / 29.8 MPG (highway)11.2 L/100km / 21.0 MPG (combined) | 16.0 L/100km / 14.7 MPG (urban) | 8.2 L/100km / 28.7 MPG (highway)10.7 L/100km / 22.0 MPG (combined) | 15.7 L/100km / 15.0 MPG (urban) | 7.9 L/100km / 29.8 MPG (highway)6.8 L/100km / 34.6 MPG (combined) | 9.7 L/100km / 24.2 MPG (urban) | 5.1 L/100km / 46.1 MPG (highway)7.1 L/100km / 33.1 MPG (combined) | 9.8 L/100km / 24.0 MPG (urban) | 5.6 L/100km / 42.0 MPG (highway)10.9 L/100km / 21.6 MPG (combined) | 16.6 L/100km / 14.2 MPG (urban) | 7.8 L/100km / 30.2 MPG (highway)11.3 L/100km / 20.8 MPG (combined) | 16.1 L/100km / 14.6 MPG (urban) | 8.3 L/100km / 28.3 MPG (highway)10.8 L/100km / 21.8 MPG (combined) | 16.1 L/100km / 14.6 MPG (urban) | 7.8 L/100km / 30.2 MPG (highway)
Top Speed250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph210.0 km/h / 130.5 mph207.0 km/h / 128.6 mph222.0 km/h / 137.9 mph220.0 km/h / 136.7 mph203.0 km/h / 126.1 mph198.0 km/h / 123.0 mph208.0 km/h / 129.2 mph203.0 km/h / 126.1 mph235.0 km/h / 146.0 mph230.0 km/h / 142.9 mph234.0 km/h / 145.4 mph227.0 km/h / 141.1 mph231.0 km/h / 143.5 mph220.0 km/h / 136.7 mph220.0 km/h / 136.7 mph215.0 km/h / 133.6 mph215.0 km/h / 133.6 mph235.0 km/h / 146.0 mph228.0 km/h / 141.7 mph232.0 km/h / 144.2 mph230.0 km/h / 142.9 mph225.0 km/h / 139.8 mph248.0 km/h / 154.1 mph245.0 km/h / 152.2 mph245.0 km/h / 152.2 mph
Towing Capacity725 kg / 1598 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1500 kg / 3307 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)725 kg / 1598 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1500 kg / 3307 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)740 kg / 1631 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1500 kg / 3307 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)740 kg / 1631 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1500 kg / 3307 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1500 kg / 3307 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1500 kg / 3307 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1500 kg / 3307 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1500 kg / 3307 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)740 kg / 1631 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1500 kg / 3307 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)745 kg / 1642 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1500 kg / 3307 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)740 kg / 1631 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1500 kg / 3307 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)745 kg / 1642 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1500 kg / 3307 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)740 kg / 1631 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1500 kg / 3307 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1500 kg / 3307 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1500 kg / 3307 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1500 kg / 3307 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1500 kg / 3307 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1500 kg / 3307 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1500 kg / 3307 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1500 kg / 3307 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1500 kg / 3307 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1500 kg / 3307 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1500 kg / 3307 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1500 kg / 3307 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1500 kg / 3307 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

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Emission StandardEuro 3Euro 4Euro 3Euro 3Euro 4Euro 4Euro 3Euro 3Euro 3Euro 3Euro 4Euro 3Euro 4Euro 3Euro 4Euro 3Euro 3Euro 3Euro 3Euro 4Euro 4Euro 4Euro 3Euro 3Euro 4Euro 4Euro 4
EngineOM 612.990M 112.961M 111.951M 111.951M 271.946M 271.946OM 611.962OM 611.962OM 646.962OM 646.962M 271.942M 111.955M 271.940M 111.955M 271.940OM 611.962OM 646.963OM 646.963OM 611.962M 112.912M 112.916M 112.912OM 612.962OM 612.962M 112.946M 112.953M 112.946
Engine | Bore88.0 mm / 3.5 in89.9 mm / 3.5 in89.9 mm / 3.5 in89.9 mm / 3.5 in82.0 mm / 3.2 in82.0 mm / 3.2 in88.0 mm / 3.5 in88.0 mm / 3.5 in88.0 mm / 3.5 in88.0 mm / 3.5 in82.0 mm / 3.2 in89.9 mm / 3.5 in82.0 mm / 3.2 in89.9 mm / 3.5 in82.0 mm / 3.2 in88.0 mm / 3.5 in88.0 mm / 3.5 in88.0 mm / 3.5 in88.0 mm / 3.5 in89.9 mm / 3.5 in89.9 mm / 3.5 in89.9 mm / 3.5 in88.0 mm / 3.5 in88.0 mm / 3.5 in89.9 mm / 3.5 in89.9 mm / 3.5 in89.9 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Compression Ratio16.5:19.0:110.6:110.6:110.2:110.2:118.0:118.0:118.0:118.0:110.5:19.5:19.5:19.5:19.5:118.0:118.0:118.0:118.0:110.5:110.5:110.5:118.0:118.0:110.0:110.0:110.0:1
Engine | Displacement3.0 L / 180.0 cu-in / 2950.0 cc3.2 L / 195.2 cu-in / 3199.0 cc2.0 L / 121.9 cu-in / 1998.0 cc2.0 L / 121.9 cu-in / 1998.0 cc1.8 L / 109.6 cu-in / 1796.0 cc1.8 L / 109.6 cu-in / 1796.0 cc2.1 L / 131.1 cu-in / 2148.0 cc2.1 L / 131.1 cu-in / 2148.0 cc2.1 L / 131.1 cu-in / 2148.0 cc2.1 L / 131.1 cu-in / 2148.0 cc1.8 L / 109.6 cu-in / 1796.0 cc2.0 L / 121.9 cu-in / 1998.0 cc1.8 L / 109.6 cu-in / 1796.0 cc2.0 L / 121.9 cu-in / 1998.0 cc1.8 L / 109.6 cu-in / 1796.0 cc2.1 L / 131.1 cu-in / 2148.0 cc2.1 L / 131.1 cu-in / 2148.0 cc2.1 L / 131.1 cu-in / 2148.0 cc2.1 L / 131.1 cu-in / 2148.0 cc2.6 L / 158.5 cu-in / 2597.0 cc2.6 L / 158.5 cu-in / 2597.0 cc2.6 L / 158.5 cu-in / 2597.0 cc2.7 L / 163.8 cu-in / 2685.0 cc2.7 L / 163.8 cu-in / 2685.0 cc3.2 L / 195.2 cu-in / 3199.0 cc3.2 L / 195.2 cu-in / 3199.0 cc3.2 L / 195.2 cu-in / 3199.0 cc
Engine | Power231.0 hp / 172.3 kW @ 3800 rpm354.0 hp / 264.0 kW @ 6100 rpm129.0 hp / 96.2 kW @ 5300 rpm129.0 hp / 96.2 kW @ 5300 rpm143.0 hp / 106.6 kW @ 5200 rpm143.0 hp / 106.6 kW @ 5200 rpm116.0 hp / 86.5 kW @ 4200 rpm116.0 hp / 86.5 kW @ 4200 rpm122.0 hp / 91.0 kW @ 4200 rpm122.0 hp / 91.0 kW @ 4200 rpm170.0 hp / 126.8 kW @ 5500 rpm163.0 hp / 121.5 kW @ 5300 rpm163.0 hp / 121.5 kW @ 5500 rpm163.0 hp / 121.5 kW @ 5300 rpm163.0 hp / 121.5 kW @ 5500 rpm143.0 hp / 106.6 kW @ 4200 rpm143.0 hp / 106.6 kW @ 4200 rpm143.0 hp / 106.6 kW @ 4200 rpm143.0 hp / 106.6 kW @ 4200 rpm170.0 hp / 126.8 kW @ 5500 rpm170.0 hp / 126.8 kW @ 5500 rpm170.0 hp / 126.8 kW @ 5500 rpm170.0 hp / 126.8 kW @ 4200 rpm170.0 hp / 126.8 kW @ 4200 rpm218.0 hp / 162.6 kW @ 5700 rpm218.0 hp / 162.6 kW @ 5700 rpm218.0 hp / 162.6 kW @ 5700 rpm
Engine | Redline4500 rpm6220 rpm6200 rpm6200 rpm5700 rpm4500 rpm6200 rpm6500 rpm5000 rpm4750 rpm6000 rpm6000 rpm4500 rpm4800 rpm6000 rpm6000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output78.3 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in110.7 hp/L / 1.8 hp/cu-in64.6 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in64.6 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in79.6 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in79.6 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in54.0 hp/L / 0.9 hp/cu-in54.0 hp/L / 0.9 hp/cu-in56.8 hp/L / 0.9 hp/cu-in56.8 hp/L / 0.9 hp/cu-in94.7 hp/L / 1.6 hp/cu-in81.6 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in90.8 hp/L / 1.5 hp/cu-in81.6 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in90.8 hp/L / 1.5 hp/cu-in66.6 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in66.6 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in66.6 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in66.6 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in65.5 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in65.5 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in65.5 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in63.3 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in63.3 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in68.1 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in68.1 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in68.1 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke97.0 mm / 3.8 in84.0 mm / 3.3 in78.7 mm / 3.1 in78.7 mm / 3.1 in85.0 mm / 3.3 in85.0 mm / 3.3 in88.3 mm / 3.5 in88.3 mm / 3.5 in88.3 mm / 3.5 in88.3 mm / 3.5 in85.0 mm / 3.3 in78.7 mm / 3.1 in85.0 mm / 3.3 in78.7 mm / 3.1 in85.0 mm / 3.3 in88.3 mm / 3.5 in88.3 mm / 3.5 in88.3 mm / 3.5 in88.3 mm / 3.5 in68.2 mm / 2.7 in68.2 mm / 2.7 in68.2 mm / 2.7 in88.3 mm / 3.5 in88.3 mm / 3.5 in84.0 mm / 3.3 in84.0 mm / 3.3 in84.0 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Torque540 Nm / 398.3 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm450 Nm / 331.9 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm190 Nm / 140.1 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm190 Nm / 140.1 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm220 Nm / 162.3 lb-ft @ 2500-4200 rpm220 Nm / 162.3 lb-ft @ 2500-4200 rpm250 Nm / 184.4 lb-ft @ 1400-2600 rpm250 Nm / 184.4 lb-ft @ 1400-2600 rpm270 Nm / 199.1 lb-ft @ 1600-2800 rpm270 Nm / 199.1 lb-ft @ 1600-2800 rpm250 Nm / 184.4 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm230 Nm / 169.6 lb-ft @ 2500-4800 rpm240 Nm / 177.0 lb-ft @ 3000-4000 rpm230 Nm / 169.6 lb-ft @ 2500-4800 rpm240 Nm / 177.0 lb-ft @ 3000-4000 rpm315 Nm / 232.3 lb-ft @ 1800-2600 rpm340 Nm / 250.8 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm340 Nm / 250.8 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm315 Nm / 232.3 lb-ft @ 1800-2600 rpm240 Nm / 177.0 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm240 Nm / 177.0 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm240 Nm / 177.0 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm370 Nm / 272.9 lb-ft @ 1600-2800 rpm370 Nm / 272.9 lb-ft @ 1600-2800 rpm308 Nm / 227.2 lb-ft @ 3000-4800 rpm308 Nm / 227.2 lb-ft @ 3000-4800 rpm308 Nm / 227.2 lb-ft @ 3000-4800 rpm
Engine | TypeTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-5 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderSupercharged multi-port injected petrol V6 SOHC engine with 3 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderSupercharged multi-port injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderSupercharged multi-port injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderSupercharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderSupercharged multi-port injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderSupercharged multi-port injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderSupercharged multi-port injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderSupercharged multi-port injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 SOHC engine with 3 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 SOHC engine with 3 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 3 values per cylinderTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-5 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-5 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 SOHC engine with 3 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 SOHC engine with 3 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 SOHC engine with 3 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears5-speed5-speed6-speed5-speed6-speed5-speed6-speed5-speed6-speed5-speed6-speed6-speed6-speed5-speed5-speed6-speed6-speed5-speed5-speed6-speed5-speed5-speed6-speed5-speed6-speed5-speed5-speed
Transmission | TypeAutomaticAutomaticManualAutomaticManualAutomaticManualAutomaticManualAutomaticManualManualManualAutomaticAutomaticManualManualAutomaticAutomaticManualAutomaticAutomaticManualAutomaticManualAutomaticAutomatic

Production

Availability2003 ~ 20042001 ~ 20042000 ~ 20022000 ~ 20022002 ~ 20042002 ~ 20042000 ~ 20032000 ~ 20032003 ~ 20042003 ~ 20042003 ~ 20042000 ~ 20022002 ~ 20042000 ~ 20022002 ~ 20042000 ~ 20032003 ~ 20042003 ~ 20042000 ~ 20032000 ~ 20042002 ~ 20042000 ~ 20042000 ~ 20042000 ~ 20042000 ~ 20042002 ~ 20042000 ~ 2004

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