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![]() ![]() Shifts are firmer than in the last 5-speed C-Class that we drove, but never harsh. Not only does that beat Mercedes’ 0-60 claims by a half second, but it’s almost as fast as the discontinued but still formidable C36 super sedan! Though it did so with noticeably more vibration and noise than the company’s normally silky smooth sixes. Which, when put to the test, pushes this car to 60 in an impressive 7.6 seconds, and through the full 1/4 mile in 15.7 seconds at 89 miles-per-hour. ![]() But, that’s 37 more horsepower for the C230 than before, with an equally impressive 38 more pound-feet of torque! All fed through Mercedes’ latest 5-speed adaptive automatic transmission, and standard-for-1999, ASR traction control system. Borrowed from the SLK roadster, the 2.3-liter supercharged, intercooled 4-banger makes the same 185 horsepower and 200 pound-feet of torque. And in the 1999 C230 Kompressor, Kompressor being German for supercharger, the difference is immediately apparent.īut first, the numbers. Something that the entry level 4-cylinder Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan definitely needed. So for 1999, Mercedes-Benz has decided to give owners of its 4-cylinder C-Class sedans a boost, and one that should help them keep up with the Jones’.īecause adding a supercharger means a big power increase. Their cars, despite having all the luxury and refinement of other Mercedes, are always outpaced by V6 and V8 models. Actual vehicle price and availability should be confirmed with Dealer.Mercedes-Benz owners that drive the company’s normally-aspirated 4-cylinder models have always been the “poor relations” when it comes to performance. The Online Price is the latest price for the vehicle as reported by Dealer and excludes taxes, additional add-on products, accessories and associated labor and installation charges, insurance charges, and, depending on location, certain fees resulting from the sale of the vehicle, including, but not limited to, title, registration, license, tag, and preparation and documentary service fees. Driving range may vary based on model, terrain, temperature, driving style, optional equipment, use of vehicle features, and other factors.Īs a concept car, the designs, features, etc. See dealer for details.ĮPA estimated driving range with a fully charged battery. In some states, aftermarket trailer brakes are required. Your actual highway mileage will probably be less than the highway estimate. You may get different mileage depending on how fast you drive, weather conditions and trip length. Compare the estimated mpg to the estimated mpg of other vehicles. Stated rates of acceleration are based upon manufacturer's track results and may vary depending on model, environmental and road surface conditions, driving style, elevation and vehicle load.ĮPA estimated fuel economy. Actual vehicle price and availability may vary by Dealer and should be confirmed with the dealer selected by customer. MSRP for a base model prior to customer build also excludes charges for optional equipment, products, packages, and accessories. MSRP excludes transportation and handling charges, destination charges, taxes, title, registration, license, tag, preparation and documentary service fees, insurance charges, and Dealer add-on products, accessories and associated labor and installation charges. Starting price is MSRP, or Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price. ![]()
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