Mercedes-Benz C-Class W203 2.5
150 kW204 PS201 hp2000–2007
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- Power
- 150 kW 204 PS · 201 hp
- 0–100 km/h
- 8.4 s
- Fuel consumption
- 9.3 l/100 km
- Kerb weight
- 1,530 kg
- Boot volume
- 455 l
- Top speed
- 245 km/h
Under the bonnet of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class W203 2.5 M272 sits a 2.5-litre six-cylinder petrol engine, good for 150 kW (204 PS). In the C-Class W203 2.5 M272, power goes to the rear wheels.
In a C-Class W203 line-up of 3 petrol versions, the C-Class W203 2.5 M272 tops the power chart, 61% above the entry 2.0 petrol (93 kW). The C-Class W203 2.5 M272 is also the quickest to 100 km/h (8.4 s) and the fastest flat out (245 km/h). On paper, it uses 9.3 l/100 km and tips the scales at 1,530 kg.
The C-Class W203 2.5 M272 in numbers: strong points
- Most powerful petrol version of the C-Class W203: 150 kW (204 PS)
- Quickest 0–100 km/h in the C-Class W203 range: 8.4 s
- Highest top speed in the range: 245 km/h
- Best power-to-weight in the range: 133 PS per tonne
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Engine
| Engine code | M272 |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Displacement | 2,500 cm³ 2.5 l · 153 cu in |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Power | 150 kW 204 PS · 201 hp |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Performance
| 0–100 km/h | 8.4 s 0–62 mph |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 245 km/h 152 mph |
| Fuel consumption | 9.3 l/100 km 30.4 mpg UK · 25.3 mpg US |
| CO₂ emissions | 222 g/km |
Dimensions and weight
| Kerb weight | 1,530 kg 3,373 lb |
|---|---|
| Boot volume | 455 l 16.1 cu ft |
| Fuel tank | 62 l 16.4 US gal |
Production
| Years | 2000–2007 |
|---|---|
| Generation | C-Class W203 (2000–2007) |
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