Road Test: MERCEDES-BENZ C 200K

SPECIFICATIONS

ENGINE
Type		Supercharged 4 cyl
Made of		Iron block, alloy head
Cylinders		4 in-line
Installation		Longitudinal
Valvetrain		4 valves/cyl, DOHC
Displacement		1796cc
Bore x Stroke		82mmx85mm
Comp Ratio		9.31
Max Power		165PS@5,500rpm
Max Torque		221Nm@3,500-4,500rpm
Max Engine Speed		6200rpm
PS/Litre		91.87PS/litre
Power/Weight		111PS/ton
Fuel		Unleaded Petrol

DRIVETRAIN
Transmission		5-speed auto
Gear	Ratio	Overall Ratio	Kmph/1000rpm
1^st	3.96	12.95	9.03
2^nd	2.42	7.91	14.79
3^rd	1.49	4.87	24.02
4^th	1.00	3.27	35.78
5^th	0.83	2.71	43.17

Final Drive Ratio		3.27
Rev Gear Ratio		3.15
Rpm@90kmph in 4^th		2515

CHASSIS & BODY
Layout	Front engine, RWD
Body/Frame	Monocoque
Brakes Front	288mm ventilated discs
Rear	278mm discs
Assist Type	Vacuum, ESP, ABS
Wheels F/R	6.5Jx16 alloys
Tyres	205/55 R16
Steering	Power assist rack and
	pinion with damper
Overall ratio	NA
Turns lock to lock	2.8
Turning circle dia	10.8m

SUSPENSION
Front	Three link, MacPherson struts with anti-dive device, coil springs, gas- filled damper, stabiliser
Rear	Independent, multi-link, anti-squat and anti-lift device, coilsprings, gas-filled damper, stabilizer bar

MAINTENANCE
Oil/Filter Change	up to 30,000km
Basic Warranty	2years/unlimited mileage

GENERAL DATA
Kerb Weigh	1485kg
Gross Vehicle Weight	1965kg
Wheelbase	2715mm
Track (F/R)	1505/1476mm
Length	4526mm
Width	1728mm
Height	1426mm
Ground Clearance	130mm

ACCOMMODATION
Seating Capacity	5
Head Room, F/R	960/930mm
Leg room, F max/min	1270/960mm
Knee room, F max/min	850/580mm
Knee room, R max/min	870/580mm
Shoulder space	1340mm
Boot space	430 litres

TEST CONDITIONS
Terrain	All tarmac
Temperature	20 to 33⁰C
Distance	486km

INSTRUMENTATION & EQUIPMENT
260kmph speedo, 5000rpm tacho, temp & fuel gauges, tilt adjust power steering, electric mirrors, alloy wheels, fog lamps, Stereo system with CD changer, ABS, ESP

PERFORMANCE

ACCELERATION
Time to Speed	Seconds	Meters
0 - 40kmph	3.13	21.97
0 - 50kmph	4.01	34.28
0 - 60kmph	5.10	52.34
0 - 70kmph	6.52	77.96
0 - 80kmph	7.80	108.80
0 - 90kmph	9.38	148.30
0 - 100kmph	11.43	205.20
0 - 110kmph	13.71	271.90
0 - 120kmph	16.23	352.50
0 - 130kmph	18.95	447.00
0 - 140kmph	22.18	565.30
0 - 150kmph	26.51	740.70

TIME TO DISTANCE
Quarter Mile	17.63s@127.3kmph
Standing 1 km	32.51s@162.7kmph
30 - 70 kmph	4.57s
20 - 80 in 3^rd gear	6.63s

ROLL - ON
Kmph
40 - 50	0.98s
50 - 60	1.16s
60 - 70	1.37s
70 - 80	1.48s
80 - 90	1.70s
90 - 100	2.11s

MAX SPEEDS
Gear	True Speed	Speedo
1^st	56.3	59
2^nd	91.2	95
3^rd	148.9	153
4^th	213.4	220
5^th	221.4	230

* Top speed achieved in fifth gear & recorded using Racelogic VBOX II system with DGPS.

FUEL ECONOMY
Overall+	10.38kmpl
City*	8.9kmpl
Highway	14.8kmpl
Worst	6.9kmpl
Fuel Tank Capacity	62litres
Range	644km
+ is 75% city driving and 25% highway driving * with AC

BRAKING
Minimum Stopping Distance
From 100 kmph	47.91m/3.30s
From 80 kmph	33.22m/2.75s
Control	Excellent
Brake Feel	Excellent
Overall Break Rating	Excellent

Tester's Notes:
This road test has been carried out using Mobil Engine Oils for optimum protection and performance.

New clear lights, grille and air dam give the car a breath of fresh air . Interiors which are now similar to the new E-Class give it a more modern look . Safety features like the ESP, ABS and traction control make for absolute stress-free driving in wet weather conditions . The new 16-inch alloys with 205/55 Goodyear rubber give your phenomenal feedback and grip under dry or wet weather conditions . Low profile tyres don't flex under hard cornering and at the same time the car's ride quality has not deteriorated

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