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Re: Reliability Of Mercedes Benz C240/c320 by elite(m): 8:09pm On Jul 16, 2012 |
Is it possible to get the 4cyl c class that isn't a kompressor? |
Re: Reliability Of Mercedes Benz C240/c320 by Trac: 11:20pm On Jul 16, 2012 |
elite: Is it possible to get the 4cyl c class that isn't a kompressor? Yes! I do have one piece of caution to hand over to you; avoid the lower 4 cylinder models. They are underpowered and you might not be impressed by the performance it offers when you have others in the car with you. So, 220 and up! |
Re: Reliability Of Mercedes Benz C240/c320 by elite(m): 3:07pm On Jul 18, 2012 |
How do we know if its a 180 or 200 or 220 witout the inscription on the trunk? |
Re: Reliability Of Mercedes Benz C240/c320 by elite(m): 10:48pm On Aug 10, 2012 |
Trac:Siena, ur input will be highly appreciated here...kindly do justice to this thread... |
Re: Reliability Of Mercedes Benz C240/c320 by fegflu: 8:19pm On Dec 13, 2012 |
TRAC,.... OK PLS GIV EXAMPLE OF C CLASS MERCEDES BENZ THAT IS NOT A V6- THAT U CAN RECOMMEND FOR SOMEONE TO BUY. Or any mercedes benz model dats not a v6. waitin ur reply Cus i intend buyin this MERCEDES CCLASS 2002 c240. |
Re: Reliability Of Mercedes Benz C240/c320 by auhanson(m): 10:55pm On Jan 28, 2013 |
I'm not sure you have driven or own a benz b4, i live in the worst street in PH and own a benz 190 for 6 yrs now without any repainting nor change body parts nor camber and it still luks like i bought it today. I later bought a c class fairly used last yr alongside my neighbor who bought Toyota camry 2000 model, direct clean belgium, and changes camber and stabilizers linkages every 3 or 4 monthly intervals,,who even envy that he should have bought a benz..The c class is bomb apart from the wire harness that i need to change..and im a heavy traveler, from PH to Calabar, Calabar to Eket and vice versa with those cars..i have never broken down one day on d road wt these machines,,what are u not telling me You can't compare benz dependability with Toyota, nor ruggedness, nor performance nor durability and luxury..its far too obvious , pls dnt mislead Trac: 2 Likes |
Re: Reliability Of Mercedes Benz C240/c320 by yungboss(m): 5:27am On Jan 30, 2013 |
au.hanson:you muddled Trac's comment, 21st century era Mercedes isn't the same as 20th century, 203 vs 202 and below... |
Re: Reliability Of Mercedes Benz C240/c320 by elite(m): 11:11am On Jan 30, 2013 |
yungboss, what exactly is wire harness? |
Re: Reliability Of Mercedes Benz C240/c320 by auhanson(m): 5:06pm On Jan 30, 2013 |
Noted, apology rendered..sorry Trac yungboss: |
Re: Reliability Of Mercedes Benz C240/c320 by yungboss(m): 5:31pm On Jan 30, 2013 |
its more like a system or strands of insulated conductors bound together with insulating materials, used in the electrical system of a machine...in this case your vehicle. It originates from your ECU to the applicable/useable areas of the car |
Re: Reliability Of Mercedes Benz C240/c320 by Nobody: 3:41pm On Mar 07, 2013 |
are you knew to MB'S. If so close your eyes and buy anyone then come back to NL preferably the Merc thread. elite: yungboss, |
Re: Reliability Of Mercedes Benz C240/c320 by Bimsee: 8:52am On Apr 08, 2013 |
Can someone in this humble forum kindly help a brother out. I want to know where i can get keys to a Mercedes Benz ML 320 and a C240 as the two keys got lost some days back at an outing. I need a help on this asap. Thanks |
Re: Reliability Of Mercedes Benz C240/c320 by Nobody: 9:28am On Apr 08, 2013 |
first of all prove your ownership of those vehicles e.g by posting a pix taken with them here...then help will come. Bimsee: Can someone in this humble forum kindly help a brother out. I want to know where i can get keys to a Mercedes Benz ML 320 and a C240 as the two keys got lost some days back at an outing. I need a help on this asap. Thanks 1 Like |
Re: Reliability Of Mercedes Benz C240/c320 by Bimsee: 9:53am On Apr 08, 2013 |
oh!.............. didn't ask for you to come do it for me or give me d keys sir. I only asked for you to help with a contact of a professional who can get me the keys. If i have to find a solution to that, i can very well walk up to a Mercedes Benz clinic shop or the Coscharis in my neighbourhood (Awoyaya). I am soliciting help from this forum cause of the reliability of the users on it and i might get some info on a technician which might be affordable as i have heard different outrageous prices. Thanks 1 Like |
Re: Reliability Of Mercedes Benz C240/c320 by kinguwem: 8:16pm On Sep 27, 2013 |
elite:The a/c is chill. It has what is called climate control. It enables you to regulate the ambient temperature of the car. The acceleration of the C320 is superb. It can accelerate from 0-100Km in 6 seconds. Each of the car's 6 cylinders has a pair of spark plugs. This is the reason it has a higher fuel mpg than the other models. The sight of the engine is awesome. Unlike the other C class models, the car has a dashboard diagnostics that enables it to detect faults in the car. Night driving is lovely because of the bright & clear headlamps. The best aspect of the car is the compact sexy look. |
Re: Reliability Of Mercedes Benz C240/c320 by kinguwem: 8:26pm On Sep 27, 2013 |
fegflu: TRAC,....The C240 has 6 cylinders like the C320. They look alike in appearance. The C320 engine has a higher torgue than that of the C240. |
Re: Reliability Of Mercedes Benz C240/c320 by tommysparks: 1:03pm On Sep 30, 2013 |
smartchoice: first of all prove your ownership of those vehicles e.g by posting a pix taken with them here...then help will come.i agree with you smartchoice, i dont see a point why its difficult to post a picture of your car if its truly yours and you adore it. we are not cops or practicing autotechnicians here but benzes have joined us together and we look out for each others cars, we are enthusiastic about our cars and show it off with PRIDE at the slightest opportunity. 3 Likes |
Re: Reliability Of Mercedes Benz C240/c320 by tommysparks: 1:17pm On Sep 30, 2013 |
elite: Hi guys@ elite. moving from a toyota 01 model to a c240/320 is like moving from outskirts of town to the heart of the city. it comes with its associated cost, u will have to up your maintenance budget for instance if u want to change oil u will need 8ltrs of mobil1 or total quartz9000 thats about 16-18,000 naira which in your camry u probably use 4ltrs of regular oil that cost about #3,500. and there is also a slight diff in fuel economy and the parts of c240/320 are double that of 01 camry pricewise. so be prepared but repairs are not always regular but we will be glad to welcome u to the benz family, but like i said its like moving from the outskirts to the heart of the city. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Reliability Of Mercedes Benz C240/c320 by KOMBE: 10:04pm On Sep 30, 2013 |
I bought a c180 1998 model almost a year ago at the cost of 650k and must say that the ride is awesome with good fuel economy and low cost of maintenance. Not sure I will ever use any other car as the comfort is not comparable with any other ride of the same age. |
Re: Reliability Of Mercedes Benz C240/c320 by Gee2728(m): 4:04pm On Oct 02, 2013 |
guy forget that c320, jst find urself a well looked after 'God's hammer' c230 kompressor and u'll be loving benz all ur life. |
Re: Reliability Of Mercedes Benz C240/c320 by Gee2728(m): 4:06pm On Oct 02, 2013 |
tommysparks:tommy na 6litrs no be 8. |
Re: Reliability Of Mercedes Benz C240/c320 by danadam(m): 10:55pm On Oct 02, 2013 |
Gee2728: I believe it depends on the german engine. mine consumes 8 litres, a C320 V6 benz engine. |
Re: Reliability Of Mercedes Benz C240/c320 by tommysparks: 2:09am On Oct 04, 2013 |
@Gee its 8ltrs on my manual and same in consumption if u use 6ltrs on a c240/320 u will get low oil warning after about 3000km, it happened to me and I wondered where d oil went without any Leackage when a roadside mechanic did my first oil change. |
Re: Reliability Of Mercedes Benz C240/c320 by Gee2728(m): 3:07pm On Oct 04, 2013 |
tommysparks: @Gee its 8ltrs on my manual and same in consumption if u use 6ltrs on a c240/320 u will get low oil warning after about 3000km, it happened to me and I wondered where d oil went without any Leackage when a roadside mechanic did my first oil change. Ok I see, point noted. My W202 C230K takes 6 litrs.. Tho it makes no diff 2 me cos all the time I have 2 buy 8 litrs. 2 Likes |
Re: Reliability Of Mercedes Benz C240/c320 by Nobody: 4:32pm On Oct 06, 2013 |
My Mum's w202 C200 takes 6litres of oil. |
Re: Reliability Of Mercedes Benz C240/c320 by Nobody: 5:26pm On Oct 06, 2013 |
Yes but the C320 and C240 are bigger engines hence the need for more oil tpacalipse: My Mum's w202 C200 takes 6litres of oil. 1 Like |
Re: Reliability Of Mercedes Benz C240/c320 by auhanson(m): 10:37pm On Oct 13, 2013 |
tommysparks: @Elite, since you are moving from 2001 camry to benz , i will advice that you go for the w202 c230 kompressor if you are looking for power and reasonable maintenance cost Gee2728: guy forget that c320, jst find urself a well looked after 'God's hammer' c230 kompressor and u'll be loving benz all ur life. or the w203 of the c200kompressor you wont regret this, and the w203 is sweeter, have very sharper chassis than the w202 but a slight up in maintenance than the w202 though very moderate too than the c240/c320 I bet you you would almost have a better output in performance with the w202 c230kompressor/w203 c200Knompressor than the naturally aspirated engines of the c240 , even with a better fuel economy as well, with a very good return in fuel economy of the w203 c200 as well compared to the c240/c320. The 6 cylinder c320, this car carries 24 spark plugs with better performance even yield better economy than the 6 cylinder c240 MB Look at these, compare them NOTE THE ECONOMY ARE IN UK MILES PER GALLON.This will explain it all. You can see the 4 cylinder w202 c230 kompressor giving you a better takeoff(Acceleration 0-60 mph at 8.40 sec.and can sustain that fits followed by the w203 c200Kompressor with sportier chassis) than the 6 cylinder c240 of Acceleration 0-60 mph at 9.50 sec: W203 BENZ C240 Engine Specifications and Gearbox Displacement 2,597 cc Cylinders 6 Valves 18V (3 valves per cylinder) Torque 240 Nm → 177 lb-ft (4,500 rpm) Power Output 170 bhp (5,500 rpm) Kilowatts 123 kW Gearbox 5-speed Automatic Performance and Economy Top Speed 144 mph (232 km/h) Acceleration 0-60 mph 9.50 sec. Average Mileage 26 mpg Highway Mileage 36 mpg City Mileage 18 mpg W203 BENZ C320 Engine Specifications and Gearbox Displacement 3,199 cc Cylinders 6 Valves 18V (3 valves per cylinder) Torque 310 Nm → 229 lb-ft (3,000 rpm) Power Output 218 bhp (5,700 rpm) Kilowatts 158 kW Gearbox 5-speed Automatic Performance and Economy Top Speed 152 mph (245 km/h) Acceleration 0-60 mph 7.80 sec. Average Mileage 27 mpg Highway Mileage 37 mpg City Mileage 18 mpg W203 C200 KOMPRESSOR Engine Specifications and Gearbox Displacement 1,795 cc Cylinders 4 Valves 16V DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) Torque 240 Nm → 177 lb-ft (3,000 rpm) Power Output 163 bhp (5,500 rpm) Kilowatts 118 kW Gearbox 5-speed Automatic Performance and Economy Top Speed 144 mph (231 km/h) Acceleration 0-60 mph 9.40 sec. Average Mileage 32 mpg Highway Mileage 44 mpg City Mileage 22 mpg W202 C230 KOMPRESOR Engine Specifications and Gearbox Displacement 2,295 cc Cylinders 4 Valves 16V DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) Torque 280 Nm → 207 lb-ft (2,500 rpm) Power Output 193 bhp (5,300 rpm) Kilowatts 140 kW Gearbox 5-speed Automatic Performance and Economy Top Speed 141 mph (227 km/h) Acceleration 0-60 mph 8.40 sec. Average Mileage 29 mpg Highway Mileage 37 mpg City Mileage 20 mpg W202 C180 FACELIFTED MODEL Engine Specifications and Gearbox Displacement 1,799 cc Cylinders 4 Valves 16V DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) Torque 170 Nm → 125 lb-ft (3,700 rpm) Power Output 122 bhp (5,500 rpm) Kilowatts 89 kW Gearbox 5-speed Manual Performance and Economy Top Speed 120 mph (193 km/h) Acceleration 0-60 mph 12.00 sec. Average Mileage 31 mpg Highway Mileage 39 mpg City Mileage 22 mpg KOMBE: I bought a c180 1998 model almost a year ago at the cost of 650k and must say that the ride is awesome with good fuel economy and low cost of maintenance. Not sure I will ever use any other car as the comfort is not comparable with any other ride of the same age. But if you want a very moderate BENZ as in maintenance, compared to your 2001 toyota if not better than, go for the facelift c180-you would ever be happy with yourself. Why facelift models? Perhabs here, you are not faced with the risk of the wire harness issues predominant in the prefacelift models; also no danger of buying the one wt bad volatile actuator that was recalled too in the prefaclifted models, besides beautiful smoldered MB cars, one of the most reliable ever built,with the interior in and out and material. I would never recommend a w203 6 cylinder benz w203 c240 to any body because of her maintenance ups and bad fuel economy , worst still the 4matic of these models- slightly higher in maintenance with poor fuel economy. But for the enthusiast who are ready to foot such bills there's nothing wrong about that. If i still wanted to buy a 6 cylinder machine with naturally aspirated engine, it should be the c320 or c350. Atimes i cant imagine what lead Benz to produce the c240 machine with her kind of unreliability, not too good 6 cylinder performance and poor fuel economy 1 Like |
Re: Reliability Of Mercedes Benz C240/c320 by Gee2728(m): 3:51am On Oct 15, 2013 |
[quote author=au.hanson] My own version of this car has hit a top speed of 235km/h on a stretch of abuja-kaduna express. About the fuel economy, u'll hav 2 drive like a grandpa 2 achieve 18mpg in the city. But if ur like me with a heavy foot u'll be lucky 2 get 15mpg in town. Its a sweet car though. Maintenance wise, its been about 4month since I last fix anything on it so I'll give it a pass been a daily driver. W202 C230 KOMPRESOR Engine Specifications and Gearbox Displacement 2,295 cc Cylinders 4 Valves 16V DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) Torque 280 Nm → 207 lb-ft (2,500 rpm) Power Output 193 bhp (5,300 rpm) Kilowatts 140 kW Gearbox 5-speed Automatic Performance and Economy Top Speed 141 mph (227 km/h) Acceleration 0-60 mph 8.40 sec. Average Mileage 29 mpg Highway Mileage 37 mpg City Mileage 20 mpg |
Re: Reliability Of Mercedes Benz C240/c320 by auhanson(m): 2:42am On Oct 20, 2013 |
[quote author=Gee2728][/quote] Of course, it is not easy to achieve these mpg in our densely populated cities. It's only of recent , that i started achieving, 18-21mpg and atimes i achieve 27mpg , that's when the roads are really free and i manage to drive steadily about 80km/h in few cases with my c180. But while travelling , i really use to achieve between 30-39mg on our highways. Who cares about mpg anymore |
Re: Reliability Of Mercedes Benz C240/c320 by Akin2208: 10:34pm On Jan 17, 2015 |
Please can anyone tell me what to do on a mercedez benz c 280 2003 model. The fan delays in picking. And when I try to on the Ac the fan will not pick and d condenser and compressor become hot. |
Re: Reliability Of Mercedes Benz C240/c320 by chillex8(m): 1:24pm On Jan 18, 2015 |
Akin2208: Does the fan(s) eventually pick when you switch on the AC? |
Re: Reliability Of Mercedes Benz C240/c320 by ojuolu(m): 5:43pm On Jun 21, 2015 |
[quote author=Gee2728 post=18825174][/quote] with what you said above, will you advise me as a first time user of benz cars to go for a c 230 or 200 kompressor? Please note that I drive for average of 2 hrs a day. Will 20,000 naira fuel run for a month? Then on average maintenance, will 50k do the job in 4months. Pls be practical in your response because I am a Toyota and Honda product user for the past 8 years and I am seriously contemplating a switch. Help me take a rational decision guys |
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