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Mercedes C-Class Specs, Engines & Dimensions (2000–2004) — Second Generation

The second-generation Mercedes C-Class covers a wide spread of tastes, arriving as a practical Estate 5-door, a compact Hatchback 3-door and the familiar Sedan, each sharing the same core engineering but serving very different everyday needs.

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Mercedes C-Class Engines and Transmissions

Each Mercedes C-Class engine pairs with a transmission suited to its character. Supercharged petrol units like the C180 Kompressor 1.8 MT offer lively response with a manual gearbox, while diesels such as the C200CDI 2.2 AT favour relaxed automatic cruising. The C220CDI 2.2 DCT adds a robotic gearbox, and drivetrain layouts range from rear-wheel to all-wheel drive.

Estate 5-door — Mercedes C-Class Engines and Transmissions

Estate 5-door Mercedes C-Class Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
C180 Kompressor 1.8 MTGasoline1796 cm³143 hp105 kW220 N⋅mManualRWD
C180 Kompressor 1.8 ATGasoline1796 cm³143 hp105 kW220 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
C200 Kompressor 1.8 MTGasoline1796 cm³163 hp120 kW240 N⋅mManualRWD
C200 Kompressor 1.8 ATGasoline1796 cm³163 hp120 kW220 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
C200CGI 1.8 MTGasoline1796 cm³170 hp125 kW250 N⋅mManualRWD
C200CGI 1.8 ATGasoline1796 cm³170 hp125 kW250 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
C230 Kompressor 1.8 MTGasoline1796 cm³192 hp141 kW260 N⋅mManualRWD
C230 Kompressor 1.8 ATGasoline1796 cm³192 hp141 kW260 N⋅mAutomaticAWD
C230 Kompressor 1.8 ATGasoline1796 cm³192 hp141 kW260 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
C180 2.0 ATGasoline1998 cm³129 hp95 kW190 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
C180 2.0 MTGasoline1998 cm³129 hp95 kW190 N⋅mManualRWD
C200 Kompressor 2.0 MTGasoline1998 cm³163 hp120 kW230 N⋅mManualRWD
C200 Kompressor 2.0 ATGasoline1998 cm³163 hp120 kW230 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
C240 2.6 ATGasoline2597 cm³170 hp125 kW240 N⋅mAutomaticAWD
C240 2.6 MTGasoline2597 cm³170 hp125 kW240 N⋅mManualRWD
C320 3.2 ATGasoline3199 cm³218 hp160 kW310 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
C320 3.2 MTGasoline3199 cm³218 hp160 kW310 N⋅mManualRWD
C320 3.2 ATGasoline3199 cm³218 hp160 kW310 N⋅mAutomaticAWD
C200CDI 2.2 ATDiesel2148 cm³116 hp85 kW250 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
C200CDI 2.2 MTDiesel2148 cm³116 hp85 kW250 N⋅mManualRWD
C200CDI 2.2 MTDiesel2148 cm³122 hp90 kW270 N⋅mManualRWD
C200CDI 2.2 ATDiesel2148 cm³122 hp90 kW270 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
C220CDI 2.2 MTDiesel2148 cm³143 hp107 kW315 N⋅mManualRWD
C220CDI 2.2 DCTDiesel2148 cm³143 hp105 kW315 N⋅mRoboticRWD
C220CDI 2.2 MTDiesel2148 cm³150 hp110 kW340 N⋅mManualRWD
C220CDI 2.7 ATDiesel2685 cm³170 hp125 kW400 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
C220CDI 2.7 MTDiesel2685 cm³170 hp125 kW400 N⋅mManualRWD
C240 2.6 ATGasoline2597 cm³170 hp125 kW240 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
C220CDI 2.2 ATDiesel2148 cm³143 hp105 kW315 N⋅mAutomaticRWD

Hatchback 3-door — Mercedes C-Class Engines and Transmissions

Hatchback 3-door Mercedes C-Class Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
C180 Kompressor 1.8 MTGasoline1796 cm³143 hp105 kW220 N⋅mManualRWD
C180 Kompressor 1.8 ATGasoline1796 cm³143 hp105 kW220 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
C200 Kompressor 1.8 ATGasoline1796 cm³163 hp120 kW240 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
C200 Kompressor 1.8 MTGasoline1796 cm³163 hp120 kW240 N⋅mManualRWD
C200 1.8 MTGasoline1796 cm³170 hp125 kW250 N⋅mManualRWD
C200 1.8 ATGasoline1796 cm³170 hp125 kW250 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
C230 Kompressor 1.8 ATGasoline1796 cm³192 hp141 kW260 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
C230 Kompressor 1.8 MTGasoline1796 cm³192 hp141 kW260 N⋅mManualRWD
C180 2.0 MTGasoline1998 cm³129 hp95 kW190 N⋅mManualRWD
C180 2.0 ATGasoline1998 cm³129 hp95 kW190 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
C200 Kompressor 2.0 MTGasoline1998 cm³163 hp120 kW230 N⋅mManualRWD
C200 Kompressor 2.0 ATGasoline1998 cm³163 hp120 kW230 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
C230 Kompressor 2.3 MTGasoline2295 cm³197 hp145 kW280 N⋅mManualRWD
C230 Kompressor 2.3 ATGasoline2295 cm³197 hp145 kW280 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
C320 3.2 ATGasoline3199 cm³218 hp160 kW310 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
C320 3.2 MTGasoline3199 cm³218 hp160 kW310 N⋅mManualRWD
C220CDI 2.2 MTDiesel2148 cm³143 hp105 kW315 N⋅mManualRWD
C220CDI 2.2 ATDiesel2148 cm³143 hp105 kW315 N⋅mAutomaticRWD

Sedan — Mercedes C-Class Engines and Transmissions

Sedan Mercedes C-Class Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
C180 Kompressor 1.8 MTGasoline1796 cm³143 hp105 kW220 N⋅mManualRWD
C200 Kompressor 1.8 MTGasoline1796 cm³163 hp120 kW240 N⋅mManualRWD
C200 1.8 ATGasoline1796 cm³170 hp125 kW250 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
C200 1.8 MTGasoline1796 cm³170 hp125 kW250 N⋅mManualRWD
C230 Kompressor 1.8 MTGasoline1796 cm³192 hp141 kW260 N⋅mManualRWD
C230 Kompressor 1.8 ATGasoline1796 cm³192 hp141 kW260 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
C230 Kompressor 1.8 ATGasoline1796 cm³192 hp141 kW260 N⋅mAutomaticAWD
C180 2.0 MTGasoline1998 cm³129 hp95 kW217 N⋅mManualRWD
C180 2.0 ATGasoline1998 cm³129 hp95 kW190 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
C180 2.0 DCTGasoline1998 cm³129 hp95 kW217 N⋅mRoboticRWD
C200 Kompressor 2.0 MTGasoline1998 cm³163 hp120 kW230 N⋅mManualRWD
C240 2.6 MTGasoline2597 cm³170 hp127 kW240 N⋅mManualRWD
C240 2.6 ATGasoline2597 cm³170 hp127 kW240 N⋅mAutomaticAWD
C320 3.2 ATGasoline3199 cm³218 hp160 kW310 N⋅mAutomaticAWD
C320 3.2 MTGasoline3199 cm³218 hp160 kW310 N⋅mManualAWD
C320 3.2 MTGasoline3199 cm³218 hp160 kW310 N⋅mManualRWD
C200CDI 2.2 ATDiesel2148 cm³115 hp85 kW250 N⋅mAutomaticAWD
C200CDI 2.2 ATDiesel2148 cm³115 hp85 kW250 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
C200CDI 2.2 MTDiesel2148 cm³115 hp85 kW250 N⋅mManualRWD
C200CDI 2.2 MTDiesel2148 cm³122 hp90 kW270 N⋅mManualRWD
C200CDI 2.2 ATDiesel2148 cm³122 hp90 kW270 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
C220CDI 2.2 MTDiesel2148 cm³143 hp105 kW315 N⋅mManualRWD
C270CDI 2.7 MTDiesel2685 cm³170 hp125 kW400 N⋅mManualRWD
C180 Kompressor 1.8 ATGasoline1796 cm³143 hp105 kW220 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
C200 Kompressor 1.8 ATGasoline1796 cm³163 hp120 kW240 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
C200 Kompressor 2.0 ATGasoline1998 cm³163 hp120 kW230 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
C240 2.6 ATGasoline2597 cm³170 hp125 kW240 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
C320 3.2 ATGasoline3199 cm³218 hp160 kW310 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
C220CDI 2.2 ATDiesel2148 cm³143 hp105 kW315 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
C270CDI 2.7 ATDiesel2685 cm³170 hp125 kW400 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
C220CDI 2.2 ATDiesel2148 cm³150 hp110 kW340 N⋅mAutomaticRWD

Mercedes C-Class Dimensions

Estate 5-door — Mercedes C-Class Dimensions

Estate 5-door Mercedes C-Class Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightMax weightGround clearance, minimum
C180 Kompressor 1.8 MT4541 mm1728 mm1465 mm2715 mm1525 kg2060 kg150 mm
C180 Kompressor 1.8 AT4541 mm1728 mm1465 mm2715 mm1455 kg2050 kg150 mm
C200 Kompressor 1.8 MT4541 mm1728 mm1465 mm2715 mm1535 kg2060 kg150 mm
C200 Kompressor 1.8 AT4541 mm1728 mm1465 mm2715 mm1450 kg2050 kg150 mm
C200CGI 1.8 MT4541 mm1728 mm1465 mm2715 mm1495 kg1975 kg150 mm
C200CGI 1.8 AT4541 mm1728 mm1465 mm2715 mm1495 kg1975 kg150 mm
C230 Kompressor 1.8 MT4541 mm1728 mm1465 mm2715 mm1540 kg2065 kg150 mm
C230 Kompressor 1.8 AT4541 mm1728 mm1465 mm2715 mm1540 kg2065 kg150 mm
C230 Kompressor 1.8 AT4541 mm1728 mm1465 mm2715 mm1540 kg2065 kg150 mm
C180 2.0 AT4541 mm1728 mm1465 mm2715 mmNot provided2030 kg150 mm
C180 2.0 MT4541 mm1728 mm1465 mm2715 mm1460 kg2060 kg150 mm
C200 Kompressor 2.0 MT4541 mm1728 mm1465 mm2715 mm1540 kg2065 kg150 mm
C200 Kompressor 2.0 AT4541 mm1728 mm1465 mm2715 mmNot provided2065 kg150 mm
C240 2.6 AT4541 mm1728 mm1465 mm2715 mm1585 kg2110 kg150 mm
C240 2.6 MT4541 mm1728 mm1465 mm2715 mm1585 kg2110 kg150 mm
C320 3.2 AT4541 mm1728 mm1465 mm2715 mmNot provided2120 kg150 mm
C320 3.2 MT4541 mm1728 mm1465 mm2715 mm1515 kg2120 kg150 mm
C320 3.2 AT4541 mm1728 mm1465 mm2715 mm1515 kg2120 kg150 mm
C200CDI 2.2 AT4541 mm1728 mm1465 mm2715 mmNot provided2080 kg150 mm
C200CDI 2.2 MT4541 mm1728 mm1465 mm2715 mm1485 kg2080 kg150 mm
C200CDI 2.2 MT4541 mm1728 mm1465 mm2715 mm1485 kg2080 kg150 mm
C200CDI 2.2 AT4541 mm1728 mm1465 mm2715 mm1480 kg2080 kg150 mm
C220CDI 2.2 MT4541 mm1728 mm1465 mm2715 mm1485 kg2080 kg150 mm
C220CDI 2.2 DCT4541 mm1728 mm1465 mm2715 mm1570 kg2095 kg150 mm
C220CDI 2.2 MT4541 mm1728 mm1465 mm2715 mm1520 kg2115 kg150 mm
C220CDI 2.7 AT4541 mm1728 mm1465 mm2715 mm1575 kg2175 kg150 mm
C220CDI 2.7 MT4541 mm1728 mm1465 mm2715 mm1650 kg2175 kg150 mm
C240 2.6 AT4541 mm1728 mm1465 mm2715 mm1585 kg2110 kg150 mm
C220CDI 2.2 AT4541 mm1728 mm1465 mm2715 mm1570 kg2095 kg150 mm

Hatchback 3-door — Mercedes C-Class Dimensions

Hatchback 3-door Mercedes C-Class Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightMax weightGround clearance, minimum
C180 Kompressor 1.8 MT4343 mm1728 mm1406 mm2715 mm1395 kg1935 kg150 mm
C180 Kompressor 1.8 AT4343 mm1728 mm1406 mm2715 mmNot provided1935 kg150 mm
C200 Kompressor 1.8 AT4343 mm1728 mm1406 mm2715 mmNot provided1935 kg150 mm
C200 Kompressor 1.8 MT4343 mm1728 mm1406 mm2715 mm1395 kg1935 kg150 mm
C200 1.8 MT4343 mm1728 mm1406 mm2715 mm1475 kg1945 kg150 mm
C200 1.8 AT4343 mm1728 mm1406 mm2715 mmNot provided1945 kg150 mm
C230 Kompressor 1.8 AT4343 mm1728 mm1406 mm2715 mmNot provided1945 kg150 mm
C230 Kompressor 1.8 MT4343 mm1728 mm1406 mm2715 mm1475 kg1945 kg150 mm
C180 2.0 MT4343 mm1728 mm1406 mm2715 mm1445 kg1870 kg150 mm
C180 2.0 AT4343 mm1728 mm1406 mm2715 mmNot provided1870 kg150 mm
C200 Kompressor 2.0 MT4343 mm1728 mm1406 mm2715 mm1480 kg1905 kg150 mm
C200 Kompressor 2.0 AT4343 mm1728 mm1406 mm2715 mmNot provided1905 kg150 mm
C230 Kompressor 2.3 MT4343 mm1728 mm1406 mm2715 mm1500 kg1925 kg150 mm
C230 Kompressor 2.3 AT4343 mm1728 mm1406 mm2715 mmNot provided1925 kg150 mm
C320 3.2 AT4343 mm1728 mm1406 mm2715 mmNot provided1980 kg150 mm
C320 3.2 MT4343 mm1728 mm1406 mm2715 mm1525 kg1980 kg150 mm
C220CDI 2.2 MT4343 mm1728 mm1406 mm2715 mm1505 kg1930 kg150 mm
C220CDI 2.2 AT4343 mm1728 mm1406 mm2715 mmNot provided1930 kg150 mm

Sedan — Mercedes C-Class Dimensions

Sedan Mercedes C-Class Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightMax weightGround clearance, minimum
C180 Kompressor 1.8 MT4526 mm1728 mm1427 mm2715 mm1415 kg1965 kg150 mm
C200 Kompressor 1.8 MT4526 mm1728 mm1427 mm2715 mm1475 kg1970 kg150 mm
C200 1.8 AT4526 mm1728 mm1427 mm2715 mmNot provided1975 kg150 mm
C200 1.8 MT4526 mm1728 mm1427 mm2715 mm1495 kg1975 kg150 mm
C230 Kompressor 1.8 MT4526 mm1728 mm1427 mm2715 mm1500 kg1970 kg150 mm
C230 Kompressor 1.8 AT4526 mm1728 mm1427 mm2715 mm1490 kg1970 kg150 mm
C230 Kompressor 1.8 AT4526 mm1728 mm1427 mm2715 mm1490 kg1970 kg150 mm
C180 2.0 MT4526 mm1728 mm1427 mm2715 mm1455 kg1935 kg150 mm
C180 2.0 AT4526 mm1728 mm1427 mm2715 mm1455 kg1935 kg150 mm
C180 2.0 DCT4526 mm1728 mm1427 mm2715 mm1455 kg1935 kg150 mm
C200 Kompressor 2.0 MT4526 mm1728 mm1427 mm2715 mm1490 kg1970 kg150 mm
C240 2.6 MT4526 mm1728 mm1427 mm2715 mm1535 kg2015 kg150 mm
C240 2.6 AT4526 mm1728 mm1427 mm2715 mm1630 kg2110 kg150 mm
C320 3.2 AT4526 mm1728 mm1427 mm2715 mm1580 kg2130 kg150 mm
C320 3.2 MT4526 mm1728 mm1427 mm2715 mm1570 kg2110 kg150 mm
C320 3.2 MT4526 mm1728 mm1427 mm2715 mm1465 kg2045 kg150 mm
C200CDI 2.2 AT4526 mm1728 mm1427 mm2715 mm1505 kg1985 kg150 mm
C200CDI 2.2 AT4526 mm1728 mm1427 mm2715 mm1505 kg1985 kg150 mm
C200CDI 2.2 MT4526 mm1728 mm1427 mm2715 mm1505 kg1985 kg150 mm
C200CDI 2.2 MT4526 mm1728 mm1427 mm2715 mm1465 kg1995 kg150 mm
C200CDI 2.2 AT4526 mm1728 mm1427 mm2715 mm1435 kg1995 kg150 mm
C220CDI 2.2 MT4526 mm1728 mm1427 mm2715 mm1520 kg2000 kg150 mm
C270CDI 2.7 MT4526 mm1728 mm1427 mm2715 mm1600 kg2080 kg150 mm
C180 Kompressor 1.8 AT4526 mm1728 mm1427 mm2715 mmNot provided1955 kg150 mm
C200 Kompressor 1.8 AT4526 mm1728 mm1427 mm2715 mm1415 kg1965 kg150 mm
C200 Kompressor 2.0 AT4526 mm1728 mm1427 mm2715 mm1490 kg1970 kg150 mm
C240 2.6 AT4526 mm1728 mm1427 mm2715 mmNot provided2015 kg150 mm
C320 3.2 AT4526 mm1728 mm1427 mm2715 mmNot provided2045 kg150 mm
C220CDI 2.2 AT4526 mm1728 mm1427 mm2715 mmNot provided2000 kg150 mm
C270CDI 2.7 AT4526 mm1728 mm1427 mm2715 mm1585 kg2065 kg150 mm
C220CDI 2.2 AT4526 mm1728 mm1427 mm2715 mm1520 kg2115 kg150 mm

Mercedes C-Class Cargo Space

Estate 5-door — Mercedes C-Class Cargo Space

Estate 5-door Mercedes C-Class Cargo Space
ModificationTrunk volume minTrunk volume max
C180 Kompressor 1.8 MT470 l1385 l
C180 Kompressor 1.8 AT470 l1385 l
C200 Kompressor 1.8 MT470 l1385 l
C200 Kompressor 1.8 AT470 l1385 l
C200CGI 1.8 MT470 l1385 l
C200CGI 1.8 AT470 l1385 l
C230 Kompressor 1.8 MT470 l1385 l
C230 Kompressor 1.8 AT470 l1385 l
C230 Kompressor 1.8 AT470 l1385 l
C180 2.0 AT470 l1385 l
C180 2.0 MT470 l1385 l
C200 Kompressor 2.0 MT470 l1385 l
C200 Kompressor 2.0 AT470 l1385 l
C240 2.6 AT470 l1385 l
C240 2.6 MT470 l1385 l
C320 3.2 AT470 l1385 l
C320 3.2 MT470 l1385 l
C320 3.2 AT470 l1385 l
C200CDI 2.2 AT470 l1385 l
C200CDI 2.2 MT470 l1385 l
C200CDI 2.2 MT470 l1385 l
C200CDI 2.2 AT470 l1385 l
C220CDI 2.2 MT470 l1385 l
C220CDI 2.2 DCT470 l1385 l
C220CDI 2.2 MT470 l1385 l
C220CDI 2.7 AT470 l1385 l
C220CDI 2.7 MT470 l1385 l
C240 2.6 AT470 l1385 l
C220CDI 2.2 AT470 l1385 l

Hatchback 3-door — Mercedes C-Class Cargo Space

Hatchback 3-door Mercedes C-Class Cargo Space
ModificationTrunk volume minTrunk volume max
C180 Kompressor 1.8 MT310 l1100 l
C180 Kompressor 1.8 AT310 l1100 l
C200 Kompressor 1.8 AT310 l1100 l
C200 Kompressor 1.8 MT310 l1100 l
C200 1.8 MT310 l1100 l
C200 1.8 AT310 l1100 l
C230 Kompressor 1.8 AT310 l1100 l
C230 Kompressor 1.8 MT310 l1100 l
C180 2.0 MT310 l1100 l
C180 2.0 AT310 l1100 l
C200 Kompressor 2.0 MT310 l1100 l
C200 Kompressor 2.0 AT310 l1100 l
C230 Kompressor 2.3 MT310 l1100 l
C230 Kompressor 2.3 AT310 l1100 l
C320 3.2 AT310 l1100 l
C320 3.2 MT310 l1100 l
C220CDI 2.2 MT310 l1100 l
C220CDI 2.2 AT310 l1100 l

Sedan — Mercedes C-Class Cargo Space

Mercedes C-Class Trims and Equipment

Mercedes C-Class trim levels sit on top of the mechanical version rather than changing it. The C200 Kompressor 1.8 AT, for example, appears as Classic or Elegance: the same engine and automatic transmission, but different cabin materials, exterior detailing and comfort equipment. Checking the individual car's specification remains the surest guide, since factory options varied.

Mercedes C-Class Trims and Equipment
ModificationBodyEquipment
C240 2.6 ATEstate 5-doorClassic
C240 2.6 ATEstate 5-doorElegance
C220CDI 2.2 ATEstate 5-doorClassic
C180 Kompressor 1.8 ATHatchback 3-doorCoupe
C200 Kompressor 1.8 ATHatchback 3-doorCoupe
C230 Kompressor 1.8 ATSedanSport
C180 Kompressor 1.8 ATSedanClassic
C180 Kompressor 1.8 ATSedanElegance
C180 Kompressor 1.8 ATSedanSport
C200 Kompressor 1.8 ATSedanClassic
C200 Kompressor 1.8 ATSedanElegance
C200 Kompressor 1.8 ATSedanSport
C200 Kompressor 1.8 ATSedanAvangarde
C200 Kompressor 2.0 ATSedanSport
C200 Kompressor 2.0 ATSedanAvangarde
C240 2.6 ATSedanClassic
C240 2.6 ATSedanElegance
C240 2.6 ATSedanAvangarde
C220CDI 2.2 ATSedanClassic
C220CDI 2.2 ATSedanElegance
C270CDI 2.7 ATSedanClassic