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2002 Mercedes-Benz C Class Base C 230 2DR Coupe

Base C 230 2dr Coupe

$24,950 MSRP
2.3L I-4 Turbo/supercharged
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
7.2 sec

0-60 mph

15.4 sec

@ 90 mph

Horsepower • Torque
192 hp

Power

200 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
3,305 lbs

Rear-wheel Drive

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2002

Make:

Mercedes-Benz

Model:

C Class

Trim:

Base C 230 2DR Coupe

Style:

Base C 230 2dr Coupe

Base Price:

$24,950

Drive:

Rear-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

3,305 lbs

Length:

171 in.

Width:

68 in.

Height:

55.4 in.

Wheelbase:

106.9 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.29

MPG:

19 city / 29 hwy

Fuel:

16.2 gal. / 389 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

192 hp @ 5,500 rpm

Torque:

200 ft-lbs @ 2,500 rpm

Engine:

2.3L I-4 Turbo/supercharged

Displacement:

2.3 liters

Compression Ratio:

9.00 to 1

Valves:

16

Engine Config:

Standard

Redline:

6,300 rpm

Dyno Chart

Power vs torque across the rev range

Performance

All times derived from MotorMatchup simulation using street surface.

Acceleration

0-60 mph (1ft):

7.16 sec

0-60 mph:

7.52 sec

0-100 mph (1ft):

20.31 sec

0-100 mph:

20.67 sec

60-130 mph:

35.89 sec

Top Speed:

146 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

9.89 sec @ 69.9 mph

¼ mile:

15.43 sec @ 89.6 mph

½ mile:

24.5 sec @ 107.1 mph

1 mile:

39.72 sec @ 127.1 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P205/55HR16

Rear Tires:

P205/55HR16

Tire Compound:

Performance All-seasons

Transmission:

5-speed Automatic

Final Drive:

3.27

Gear Ratios

1: 3.95

2: 2.42

3: 1.49

4: 1

5: 0.83

6: 0.84

R: 3.15

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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