3.2 V6 M112 of 218 horsepower – The M112 engine was taken from the W220 S Class, robbed of about 6 nice horses, and thrown under the hood of the C Class.Probably to get you to the service station faster. 3.0 V6 M272 of 231 horsepower – The same 3.0 V6 M272 found in the W221 S Class and W219 CLS and W211 E Class and still kicking, this dysfunctional torpedo somehow snuck under the hood of the Mercedes C Class W203.Apart from the 8 liter oil capacity and the fact that it’s a V6, you really have the most balanced engine in terms of performance – economy – reliability on the Mercedes C Class W203, even if it’s an engine rather adequate for the W211 E Class. 2.6 V6 M112 of 170 horsepower – A classic engine, bordering on the tax bracket between 2001 – 2600 cc and 2601 cc – 3000 cc.2.5 V6 M272 of 204 horsepower – Here we have the smallest M272 available and I’ll talk about it under general issues.But at least you’ve got the ancient M111 so you won’t have too many niggles on the reliability front. 2.3 Turbo M111 of 194 horsepower – Here you’re entering the fuel economy for which supercharged Mercedes’ from 2000’s are famous for, so the rest of the maintenance is irrelevant.But at least it’s easy on taxes and big on noise. Whether you’re driving a C200 Kompressor, a C23 Kompressor, or a Saviem, the consumption is the same. 2.0 Turbo M111 of 163 horsepower – Petrol Mercedes engines of this era are notorious for their worrying gas mileage.Somewhere in your old age it can develop an appetite for oil and spark plugs. If you’re not rushing anywhere and want reliability, then this engine is for you. 2.0 MPI M111 of 129 horsepower – The old M111 launched in 1992 as the Cold War was officially ending, this antique is for the sort of person who wants a basic, robust Mercedes C Class W203. A 4-cylinder torpedo that takes both performance and expenses to the next level. Plus this engine also suffered from timing chain tensioner issues. A walking meme, this original engine was famous for its questionable reliability but especially its astronomical fuel consumption.
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