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12-18-2005, 04:58 AM
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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 : ))..
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12-18-2005, 11:16 AM
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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.
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12-18-2005, 11:40 AM
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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.
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12-18-2005, 03:24 PM
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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.
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12-18-2005, 08:12 PM
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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.
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12-18-2005, 08:43 PM
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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.
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12-18-2005, 09:10 PM
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It says " Don't mess with me "!  As far as idling smooth, I'll match mine against any V-6 or V-8 out there. 
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12-19-2005, 09:09 AM
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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!
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99 C43 98 S420 99 C230K 01 C240
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12-19-2005, 09:30 AM
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~Jamie _________________ 2003 Pewter C230K SC C1, C4, C5, C7, heated seats, CD Changer, and 6 Speed. ContiExtremes on the C7's. 1986 190E 2.3 Black, Auto, Mods to come soon.....
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12-19-2005, 10:43 AM
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What about the C240 with the standard transmission?
Does Mercedes make a C500 
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12-19-2005, 10:55 AM
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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.
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99 C43 98 S420 99 C230K 01 C240
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12-19-2005, 02:49 PM
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I don't think that C 55 exists.
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Master Computer Engineer, A+, Network+, MCP/MCSA/MCSE 4/2k/2k3 - Messaging, MCTS, MCITP, MCT, Brainbench, ICDL and starting Ph.D 380SE 1984 <------- Totaled by flipping accident 300SE 1988 <------- Sold Volvo S70 2000 <---- 4 family Opel Omega 2002 <-- 4 family 560SEC 1989 <------ Sold 560SEL 1990 <------ Sold 560SEL 1991 <------ 4 my mother 560SEL 1989 <------ Sold 600SEL 1992 <------ Current Last edited by zcc; 12-20-2005 at 02:44 PM.
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