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C-Class W203 specs

Mercedes-Benz C-Class W203 2.7

125 kW170 PS168 hp250 Nm2000–2007

diesel · engine C270

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class W203
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Power
125 kW 170 PS · 168 hp
Torque
250 Nm 184 lb-ft
Displacement
2,700 cm³

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class W203 2.7 C270 uses a 2.7-litre five-cylinder diesel engine rated at 125 kW (170 PS) and 250 Nm of torque. In the C-Class W203 2.7 C270, power goes to the rear wheels.

This is the entry point among the 2 diesel versions of the C-Class W203; the range-topping 3.0 diesel (165 kW) has 32% more power. On top of that, it is the strongest on torque (250 Nm).

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    0 m1 m2 m3 m4 m5 m1 m0 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ft5 ft6 ft7 ft8 ft9 ft10 ft11 ft12 ft13 ft14 ft15 ft16 ft17 ft18 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ftLength 4,526 mmLength 14 ft 10 in1,426 mm4 ft 8 inWheelbase 2,715 mmWheelbase 8 ft 11 inWidth 1,728 mmWidth 5 ft 8 in

    grid 500 mm1 ft Side view: dashed lines mark the axles

    Engine

    Engine codeC270
    FuelDiesel
    Displacement2,700 cm³ 2.7 l · 165 cu in
    Cylinders5
    Power125 kW 170 PS · 168 hp
    Torque250 Nm 184 lb-ft
    DriveRear-wheel drive

    Production

    Years2000–2007
    GenerationC-Class W203 (2000–2007)

    Mercedes-Benz C270 engine Compare size All C-Class W203 versions All Mercedes-Benz spec sheets

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