What kind of engine does the Mercedes C230 Kompressor have?
From the Archive: With a new supercharged 1.8-liter inline-four, Mercedes’s entry-level hatchback goes from rude to innocuous. From the July 2003 issue of Car and Driver. You might have noticed that periodically we find occasion to be unkind to a vehicle.
What’s the price of a 2003 Mercedes Kompressor?
SPECIFICATIONS. 2003 Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor. VEHICLE TYPE Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 3-door sedan. PRICE AS TESTED $27,860 (base price: $25,670) ENGINE TYPE
When did the Mercedes-Benz C230 sports coupe come out?
With a new engine, the lowest-priced Mercedes goes from rude to innocuous. You might have noticed that periodically we find occasion to be unkind to a vehicle. The introduction of the Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor “sports coupe” for the 2002 model year was one such occasion ( C/D, October 2001).
What kind of engine does a Mercedes C 230 SportCoupe have?
The C 230 SportCoupé was powered by a 2.3-litre supercharged, four-cylinder motor. It offered 143 kW (192 hp) and 281 N⋅m (207 lb⋅ft) of torque. The 2.3 litre supercharged inline-four engine (M111) was considered to be coarse and noisy at the high end and was replaced in 2003 with a quieter and more efficient DOHC supercharged 1.8 litre (M271).
What does C230 Kompressor mean?
The C230 Kompressor is one of two new C-class Sport Sedans (the C320 Sport Sedan is the other); the models obviate last year’s $3000 Sport option package. The cars have a restyled front end,…
What are the common problems with Mercedes Benz C230?
The following chart shows the 23 most common problems for Mercedes Benz C230 cars. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle’s engine and engine cooling (148 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle’s air bags (142 problems).
What is a Mercedes C230?
The C230 Coupe is a new model for Mercedes. It’s well designed, beautifully made, fun to drive and nicely equipped at a cars.com target price of $24,950. The C230 is something of a departure for Mercedes, which has a reputation for making solid, conservative expensive sedans.
What is Mercedes Benz Compressor?
Kompressor (Mercedes-Benz) SL55 AMG bearing the Kompressor badge. Kompressor (stylized as KOMPRESSOR) is the German name used for compressor meaning to compress or to cool air (specifically oxygen or O2) prior to the intake of air into the intake manifold.