Which is more powerful, C240 or C230 Kompressor?
 

What I know is that the C240 is 6 cylinders and the C230 Kompressor is 4 cylinders. But which is more poerful and which one is better overall?

Thank you : ))..

neither...the 240 sounds better, less agricultural in my experience. The 230 Kompressor just doesn't sound good to me, I guess gritty is the best word.

I test drove a C230 Kompressor a couple of years ago - I was shocked at how unrefined the engine was. My 300D 2.5 turbo was much smoother and even quieter than the example I drove. On the plus side Kompressor engine makes great power and they have a repuatation for good fuel economy.

The little Kompressor motor has lots more power. The early C240's were absolute dogs! MB came out with an engine management software update a few years ago to give the 240's a little more power. As TimFreeh stated, the early Kompressor engines aren't exactly quiet or smooth. He's probably referring to the M111/W202 combination. The newer M271/W203 is much quieter/smoother in comparison.

The C240's are 4 bangers. Personaly I don't like them C280's don't cost much more and the 6 is more of what I expect out of a MB.

The C240 engines in 203 cars were a 2.6 liter V6 engine and always felt sluggish to me. I used to have a 2002 C230K and it was a very peppy engine in comparison. Maybe by 2002 it was a little more refined because I do not remember it being rough or unrefined. It was just a 4 cylinder engine, usually not as smooth as a six or eight cylinder engine.

I like the way mine sounds.
It says " Don't mess with me "! :D
As far as idling smooth, I'll match mine against any V-6 or V-8 out there. ;)

C320. No, it's not the answer you want, but it's the right answer! :D

I really loved the power and economy of my 03 C230 Sports Coupe. Didn't want a payment anymore, so by by it went. I will miss it, very fun car!

I just bought a mint condition 99 C230K W202. I previously almost bought a C280 and fell in love with that 6 cylinder as it was so refined and smooth!

But I cant say im complaining with the C230K engine...sure its rough and sounds like a tractor when idling but when revved up it sounds like a mean 4 cylinder and sure acts like one!

Not to mention the fact that you can get a pulley and bump the power up 25-30 HP!!! For less than a grand....

What about the C240 with the standard transmission?


Does Mercedes make a C500:)

I could get a pulley and pump but after driving a big 380SEL for many years, this C230K is now more than enough power for me....besides driving in the city alot of power is useless and will get me into trouble. :)

Close. It's called a C 55 !
Can you say " HAUL ASS " ? :D

I don't think that C 55 exists.

Do you live on Mars ?:rolleyes:
We've had C 55's for 2 years, here.
Have a look.
http://www.victoriastar.mercedes-benz.ca/index.cfm?id=3737

I was pretty disapointed to find out the C55 is a na V8.:( 350hp isn't bad but with a blower they are capible of so much more.

Kleeman made some extremly sick and fast C's.

Yeah I drive the 190E all the time and the wife has the C230K Coupe... So when I get to drive that and row the gears it is like a whole new car... So much more power than the 2.3 8V in the 190!!!!:D

I think next year if and when the C63 comes out that will be a non issue....

Not to quiffle, but it's 362 hp. ;)

One of the customers at the marina has one. They are ok but I think considering the power and price no bargin. I'd cough up the extra for the E55.

A C63 should be sweet!:D What are the new 6.3L V8's putting out? just north of 500?

C63! What would the power to weight ratio be:) :) :)

wow, wounderful car and wounderful site as well.

Thank you manny for the information : ))..

What about the 2005 C230 Kompressor engine?

The 2005 has the same engine as the 2003 and 2004. It is the M271. 1.8L SC'ed engine with 11psi of boost. 189Hp and 197ft/lbs. Nice little engine actually. Especially when matted to the 6 speed stick!