2001-2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class: Technical Specifications

Five distinct engines have been available in the C-Class. Initially, a supercharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder, rated at 192 horsepower, went into the C230 coupe. That was replaced by a 189-hp 1.8-liter for 2003. The C240 held a 168-horsepower, 2.6-liter V6. A 3.2-liter V6 went into the C320, while the C32 AMG held a supercharged version that yielded 349 horsepower. A six-speed manual transmission was standard on the C230 and C320, but other models came only with a five-speed automatic transmission (optional for the C230 and C320). In 2005, Mercedes-Benz swapped the the 349-hp V6 C32 AMG for a new high-performance C55 AMG sedan with a 362-hp V8. Due during the '05 model year is a 3.5-liter replacement for the C320's 3.2-liter V6. For 2006, the C230 Sport gets a 201-hp V6 in place of a 189-hp supercharged 4-cyl. The C280 Luxury has a 228-hp V6. It replaces the 168-hp C240. The C350 Sport and Luxury have a 268-hp V6. They replace the 215-hp C320. Again topping the line is the C55 with a 362-hp V8.