In the new C-Class you can choose between different petrol engines. They start off with 4-cylinder supercharged engine: the C 200 KOMPRESSOR. Thanks to new engine management software and a modified piston profile, output and torque have been increased. The C 200 KOMPRESSOR produces a magnificent 135 kW (184 hp) and 250 Nm. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h takes just 8.8 seconds, with a top speed of 230 km/h.

A special feature distinguishes the third 4-cylinder petrol engine of the C-Class Saloon: thanks to less displacement in the engine, lower weight and improved aerodynamics, the fuel consumption and CO2 emissions for the car were significantly reduced. This is also due in part to tyres with lower rolling resistance.

Refined power – in the shape of three 6-cylinder powerplants in the C 230. They embody the perfect symbiosis of refinement and fast acceleration. The maximum torque of 245 is available across a particularly wide engine speed range, ensuring impressive power reserves are on tap in any driving situation.

A further feature of the V6 engines is the exemplary fuel consumption. All thanks to the four variable camshafts with infinitely adjustable control as circumstances necessitate. Consequently, just the right amount of fuel is added as the particular driving situation demands. The C 230 delivers 150 kW (204 hp) at 6,100 rpm. Its acceleration time from 0 to 100 km/h of just 8.6 seconds is on a par with a sports car – when it comes to comfort though, it’s in a different league.

The 6-cylinder version is not particularly economical in terms of fuel consumption – they can incidentally be identified by their sporty twin-pipe exhaust system.