Mercedes Benz C Class Specifications - Engine, Power, Transmission & Fuel Efficiency

by Mahesh Yadav on Friday, Jul 03 2020

Mercedes Benz C Class belongs to the luxury compact sedan segment. It's a 5 seater car that rivals the BMW 3 Series, Audi A4, Jaguar XE and Volvo S60 sedans. This article will give you a perspective of its engine specs and fuel efficiency.

What Is The Power & Torque Of Mercedes Benz C Class 2020?

Mercedes Benz C Class Engine Specifications
	C 200	C 220d	C 300d
Engine Type	Turbo Petrol Automatic	Turbo Diesel Automatic	Turbo Diesel Automatic
Displacement	2.0	2.0	2.0
Cylinder	4	4	4
Power	203PS @ 5800-6100rpm	194PS @ 3800rpm	245PS @ 4200rpm
Torque	280Nm @ 3000-4000rpm	400Nm @ 1600-2800rpm	500Nm @ 1600-2400rpm
Transmission	9-speed torque converter	9-speed torque converter	9-speed torque converter

The Mercedes Benz C Class is available with a 2.0 petrol engine with a 9-speed torque converter automatic transmission. The power and torque output of Mercedes Benz C 200 petrol engine is 203PS and 280Nm, respectively. Mercedes Benz C 220 diesel engine makes 194PS and 400Nm with the automatic transmission. There is a Mercedes Benz C 300 diesel engine on offer as well, paired with a 9-speed torque converter automatic transmission. The power and torque output of this diesel engine are 245PS and 500Nm, respectively.

Is Mercedes Benz C Class Underpowered?

The Mercedes Benz C Class is not underpowered for normal drivers. Mercedes Benz C 200 petrol produces 203PS of maximum power and 280Nm of peak torque. Mercedes Benz C 220 diesel produces 194PS of maximum power and 400Nm of peak torque and C 300 diesel produces 245PS of maximum power and 500Nm of peak torque. C Class’ petrol and diesel engine performance is more than adequate for Indian conditions.

How Many Cylinders Does The Mercedes Benz C 220D Diesel Have?

Mercedes Benz C Class petrol gets a 2.0, 4-cylinder, turbocharged engine. The C Class diesel gets a 2.0, 4-cylinder, turbocharged engine.

What Is The Mileage Of Mercedes Benz C Class Petrol?

Mercedes Benz C Class Fuel Efficiency
Transmission	9-speed torque converter Automatic	9-speed torque converter Automatic	9-speed torque converter Automatic
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel	Diesel
Claimed FE	11.9kmpl	12.6kmpl	12.6kmpl

The Mercedes Benz C 200 petrol engine with the 9-speed torque converter automatic transmission has a fuel efficiency of 11.9kmpl. The Mercedes Benz C220 and C 300 diesel with 9-speed torque converter automatic transmission have a fuel efficiency of 12.6kmpl.

Is Mercedes Benz C Class Petrol Good For Long Drives?

Yes, Mercedes Benz C Class is good for long drives as well as city drives. Both petrol and diesel engines are adequate for highway drives. But, its low ground clearance of just 157mm may make it difficult to deal with any broken roads or tall speed breakers during the long drive. If you’re planning to drive on smooth highways, then the C Class is great. But, if you think you might encounter some rough sections, then consider renting a car with high ground clearance to avoid damaging your Mercedes Benz C Class sedan’s underbody.