Drag And Street Racing Article
Sports Car Merccedes Get a new feel for the road
The new c-class. Agility & effortless superiority
Gray asphalt may not be one of life’s most in the form of the new ADVANCED AGILITY
Inspiring sights, but for over 120 years now, our package with special sports mode(expected
Vehicles have shown that it can give drivers launch date: September 2007) which allows you
A lot of fun. Reason enough, we thought, to go to adjust the vehicle’s handling at the touch
A step further and offer a new interpretation of a button. And with a wide range of uprated
Of driving pleasure. So here it is: the new C-Class, engines to choose from, the C-Class can be
A car that allows you to experience the road as specified to match just about any taste.
Never before. Few cars can compete with its ability You’ll also find that the interior offers notice-
To adjust so many facets of its character-from ably more space-and, thanks to fine materials
The interior to the drive- So quickly and precisely and a new design-a more distinctive atmosohere.
In response to external conditions and your own whether you give it a more sporty feel or
Particular needs. Put particular emphasis on comfort is entirely
The key to this flexible response is the stand- up to you. The new C-Class comes in several
ard-fitted AGILITY CONTROL, package which different guises. As you will see, it is the perfect
includes selective damping. Even more sophisti- embodiment of the Mercedes-Benz philosophy.
Cated handling technology is optionally available One step ahead.
TECHNICAL FEATURES.
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C220CDI C200KOMPRESSOR C230
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(No.and arrangement of Cylinders 4/R 4/R 6/V
Total deisplacement (cc) 2148 1796 2496
Rated output3 (KW at rpm 125/3800 135/5500 150/6100
Rated torque 3 (Nm at rpm) 400/2000 250/2800-5000 245/2900-5500
Compression ratio 17.5 8.5 11.4
Acceleration 4 from 0 to 100km/h(s) 8.8 8.6 8.4
(automatic transmission) (8.4) (8.8) (8.7)
Top speed4, approx (km/h) 229 235 240
(automatic transmission) (227) (230) (233)
Tyre size front 205/55R 16 205/55R 16 205/55 R 16
Rear 205/55 R 16 205/55 R 16 205/55 R 16
Fuel Diesel premium unleaded premium unleaded
Fuel consumption4, 6(1/100km)
Urban (automatic transmission) _7 _7 _7
Extra-urban (automatic transmission) _7 _7 _7
cumbined(automatic transmission) 6.1(6.7) 7.9(8.2) 9.6(9.4)
Co2 emissions4, 6 (g/km) combined 160 189 230
(Automatic transmission) (175) (196) (225)
Tank capacity (1) including reserve, approx, 66/8 66/8 66/8
Boot capacity (1) 475 475 475
Turning circle (m) 10.84 10.84 10.84
Kerb weight8 (kg) (automatic transmission) 1585(1605) 1490/(1505) 1540(1560)
Premissible gross vehicle weight (kg) 2070(2090) 1975(1990) 2025(2045)
(automatic transmission)
