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2003 Mercedes-Benz C Class Base C 240 4DR RWD Sedan

Base C 240 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan

$29,900 MSRP
2.6l V-6 Sohc
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
7.8 sec

0-60 mph

15.8 sec

@ 87 mph

Horsepower • Torque
168 hp

Power

177 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
3,310 lbs

Rear-wheel Drive

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2003

Make:

Mercedes-Benz

Model:

C Class

Trim:

Base C 240 4DR RWD Sedan

Style:

Base C 240 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan

Base Price:

$29,900

Drive:

Rear-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

3,310 lbs

Length:

178.2 in.

Width:

68 in.

Height:

55.1 in.

Wheelbase:

106.9 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.27

MPG:

17 city / 26 hwy

Fuel:

16.2 gal. / 356 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

168 hp @ 5,700 rpm

Torque:

177 ft-lbs @ 4,700 rpm

Engine:

2.6l V-6 Sohc

Displacement:

2.6 liters

Compression Ratio:

10.50 to 1

Valves:

18

Engine Config:

Standard

Redline:

6,500 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):

7.77 sec

0-60 mph:

8.1 sec

0-100 mph:

22.77 sec

60-130 mph:

43.98 sec

Top Speed:

140 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

10.11 sec @ 68 mph

¼ mile:

15.81 sec @ 86.8 mph

½ mile:

25.15 sec @ 104.3 mph

1 mile:

40.8 sec @ 123.1 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P205/55HR16

Rear Tires:

P205/55HR16

Tire Compound:

Performance All-seasons

Transmission:

5-speed Automatic

Final Drive:

3.46

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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