What years did Mercedes make the Kompressor?
The Mercedes Benz Kompressor is an engine option available on several Mercedes Benz models, including the SLK230, C180 and the C230. The Kompressor has been available on Mercedes Benz models since 1998, and was first introduced for the SLK models.
When did Mercedes make the C230?
2002 saw the debut of two new body styles: the C230 Kompressor Sport Coupe (a two-door, entry-level hatchback) and a C320 wagon. This was also the year that a new option — the 4Matic all-wheel-drive system — was added.
When was the C Class introduced?
1993
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a series of compact executive cars produced by Daimler AG. Introduced in 1993 as a replacement for the 190 (W201) range, the C-Class was the smallest model in the marque’s line-up until the W168 A-Class arrived in 1997.
When did the Mercedes C230 Kompressor come out?
From the July 2003 issue of Car and Driver. 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’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’s the difference between a 1999 C230 Kompressor and a 1999 SLK?
And in the 1999 C230 Kompressor, Kompressor being German for supercharger, the difference is immediately apparent. But first, the numbers. Borrowed from the SLK roadster, the 2.3-liter supercharged, intercooled 4-banger makes the same 185 horsepower and 200 pound-feet of torque.
Why was the C230 Kompressor made in 1999?
Because adding a supercharger means a big power increase. Something that the entry level 4-cylinder Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan definitely needed. And in the 1999 C230 Kompressor, Kompressor being German for supercharger, the difference is immediately apparent. But first, the numbers.
What kind of engine does a Mercedes Benz C 230 have?
All of them used the same 1.8-litre engine, with different designations according to horsepower levels, including a version powered by natural gas. The C 230 Kompressor variant sported 140 kW (188 hp). The newer 1.8-litre was less powerful but smoother and more efficient than the older 2.3-litre engine (143 kW (194 PS) compared to 140 kW (190 PS).
What’s the price of a 1999 Mercedes Kompressor?
With more power and extra equipment, the Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor still carries a very reasonable base price of $31,795. With premium paint, sunroof, and CD changer, our test car carries a final price of $34,255. Now ask yourself this question: For the same money, would you rather have this car or a Lexus ES300?
When did the Mercedes Benz C class S203 come out?
The third body variant, a station wagon codenamed S203 arrived in 2001. Then in 2002 for the 2003 model year, a new family of supercharged four cylinder engines, dubbed M271, debuted for the entire C-Class range.