Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202, facelift 1997) AMG C 43 V8 (306 Hp) 5G-TRONIC 1997

General Information

Modification (Engine)

AMG C 43 V8 (306 Hp) 5G-TRONIC

Start of production

1997 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Seats

Doors

End of production

2000 year

Engine

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track

1483 mm

Width

1723 mm

Height

1387 mm

Length

4516 mm

Front track

1509 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

0.74

Wheelbase

2690 mm

Performance Characteristics

CO₂ emissions

280 g/km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

6.5 sec

Weight-to-power ratio

5.1 kg/Hp, 194.9 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

3.8 kg/Nm, 261.1 Nm/tonne

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

16.5 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

8.9 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

11.7 l

Maximum speed

250 km/h

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

6.2 sec

Volume and Weight

Max load

400 kg

Kerb Weight

1570 kg

Fuel tank capacity

62 l

Max. roof load

100 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

430 l

Max. weight

1970 kg

Transmission, Brakes and Suspension

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

5 gears, automatic transmission G-TRONIC

Front suspension

Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer

Rear suspension

Independent multi-link spring suspension with stabilizer

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Cone worm with recirculation balls

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Wheel rims size

Front wheel rims: 7.5J x 17Rear wheel rims: 8.5J x 17

Tires size

Front wheel tires: 225/45 R17Rear wheel tires: 245/40 R17

Mercedes-Benz C-class AMG C 43 V8 (306 Hp) 5G-TRONIC