Note: Individual characteristics are also given in the text of the Chapter and, if their implementation is mandatory, are highlighted in bold.
General parameters | |
Petrol engines with designation 111 and 271: In-line, 4-cylinder, aluminum, water-cooled, DOHC type, timing chain drive, microprocessor control, thermometric air mass meter (CGI with direct injection) and a belt-driven air compressor on engines with the letter K | |
Petrol engines with the designation 112: V-shaped, 6-cylinder, aluminum, water-cooled, SOHC type, timing chain drive, microprocessor control, thermometric air mass meter and turbocharger on AMG engines | |
Diesel engines with the designation 611: In-line, 4-cylinder, water-cooled, DOHC type, timing chain drive and turbocharger | |
Diesel engines with designation 612: In-line, 5-cylinder, water-cooled, DOHC type, timing chain drive and turbocharger | |
Model designation//Start of production | |
C180 | 111.951//from 05/00 to 05/02 |
| C180K | 271.946//from 06/02 |
| C200K | 111.955//from 05/00 to 05/02 |
| C200K | 271.940//from 06/02 |
| C200CGI | 271.942//from 12/02 |
| C230K | 111.981//from 03/01 to 05/02 |
| C230K | 271.948//from 06/02 |
| C240 | 112.912//from 05/00 |
| C320 | 112.946//from 05/00 |
| C32AMG | 112.961//from 03/01 |
| C200CDI | 611.962//from 05/00 |
| C220CDI | 611.962//from 05/00 |
| C270CDI | 612.962//from 05/00 |
| C30CDI AMG | 612.990//from 02/03 |
Nominal power, kW/hp. (at rpm) | |
| C180 | 95//129 (5300) |
| C180K | 105//143 (5200) |
| C200K | 120//163 (5300) |
| C200CGI | 125//170 (5500) |
| C230K (engine 111) | 145//197 (5500) |
| C230K (engine 271) | 141//192 (5500) |
| C240 | 125//170 (5500) |
| C320 | 160//218 (5700) |
| C32AMG | 260//354 (6100) |
| C200CDI | 85//115 (4200) |
| C220CDI | 105//143 (4200) |
| C270CDI | 125//170 (4200) |
| C30CDI | AMG 170//231 (3800) |
Nominal torque, Nm (at rpm) | |
| C180 | 190 (4000) |
| C180K | 220 (2500) |
| C200K (engine 111) | 230 (2500) |
| C200K (eng. 271) | 240 (3000) |
| C200CGI | 250 (3000) |
| C230K (engine 111) | 280 (2500) |
| C230K (eng. 271) | 260 (3500) |
| C240 | 240 (4500) |
| C320 | 310 (3000) |
| C32AMG | 450 (4400) |
| C200CDI | 250 (1400) |
| C220CDI | 315 (1800) |
| C270CDI | 370 (1600) |
| C30CDI AMG | 540 (2000) |
Number and arrangement of cylinders/valves per cylinder | |
| C180, C180K, C200K, C200CGI, C230K | 4, in-line/4 |
| C240, C320, C32AMG | 6, V-shaped/3 |
| C200CDI, C220CDI | 4, in-line/4 |
| C270CDI, C30CDI AMG | 5, in-line/4 |
Cylinder firing order | |
| 4-cylinder | 1-3-4-2 |
| 5-cylinder | 1-2-4-5-3 |
| V6 | 1-4-3-6-2-5 |
Working volume of cylinders, cm³ | |
| C180, C200K (engine 111) | 1998 |
| C180K, C200K (door 271), C200CGI, C230K (door 271) | 1796 |
| C230K (engine 111) | 2295 |
| C240 | 2597 |
| C320, C32AMG | 3199 |
| C200CDI, C220CDI | 2148 |
| C270CDI | 2685 |
| C30CDI AMG | 2950 |
Cylinder diameter x piston stroke | |
| C180, C200K (engine 111) | 89.9 x 78.7 |
| C180K, C200K (door 271), C200CGI, C230K (door 271) | 82.0 x 85.0 |
| C230K (engine 111) | 90.9 x 88.4 |
| C240 | 89.9 x 68.2 |
| C320, C32AMG | 89.9 x 84.0 |
| C200CDI, C220CDI, C270CDI | 88.0 x 88.3 |
| C30CDI AMG | 88.0 x 97.0 |
Compression ratio | |
| C180 | 10.6 |
| C180K | 10.2 |
| C200K | 9.5 |
| C200 CGI | 10.5 |
| C230K (engine 111) | 9.0 |
| C230K (eng. 271) | 8.7 |
| C240 | 10.5 |
| C320 | 10.0 |
| C32AMG | 9.0 |
| C200CDI, C220CDI | 18.0 |
| C270CDI | 19.0 |
| C30CDI AMG | 16.5 |
Major repairs | |
Cylinder diameter | |
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Nominal | |
| Letter A | 89.900 – 89.906 |
| Letter X | 89.907 – 89.912 |
| Letter B | 89.913 – 89.918 |
| Repair 1 | Nominal + 0.25 |
| Repair 2 | Nominal + 0.50 |
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Nominal | |
| Letter A | 90.900 – 90.906 |
| Letter X | 90.907 – 90.912 |
| Letter B | 90.913 – 90.918 |
| Repair 1 | Nominal + 0.25 |
| Repair 2 | Nominal + 0.50 |
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| Nominal | |
| Mark X | 82.000 – 82.015 |
| Label x | 82.050 – 82.065 |
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| Nominal | 82.000 – 82.015 |
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| Nominal (label X) | 83.200 – 83.215 |
| Label x | 83.250 – 83.265 |
| Repair | Nominal + 0.25 |
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| Nominal (label X) | 89.900 – 89.915 |
| Label x | 89.950 – 89.965 |
| Repair | Nominal + 0.25 |
Engines 611, 612 | |
Nominal | |
| Letter A | 88.000 – 87.006 |
| Letter X | 88.006 – 87.012 |
| Letter B | 88.012 – 87.018 |
Cylinder head | |
Engine 111 | |
| Overall height | 135.9 – 136.0 mm |
| Minimum allowable height | 135 mm |
| Permissible deviation from flatness in the longitudinal direction | 0.08 mm |
| Permissible deviation from flatness in the transverse direction | 0.08 mm |
| Axial play of camshafts | 0.05 – 0.15 mm |
| Oil pressure at 80°C | 700 rpm (idle speed) not less than 0.7 atm. 3000 rpm not more than 3.0 atm. |
| Battery | 12V, 75Ah |
Generator | |
| Voltage, V | 14 |
| Maximum current, A | 150 (190 on diesel models) |
| Transmission | Type 5-speed automatic, 6-speed manual or automated |
Tightening force of threaded connections, Nm | |
Tightening torques for fasteners are also given in the text of the Chapter and in some illustrations*. | |
*Tightening torques highlighted in bold in the text must be strictly observed; efforts not shown in bold are only approximate. | |
Cylinder head mounting bolts | |
4-cylinder petrol engines 111 | |
| Length of bolts – no more than, mm | 106 |
| 1st reception: | 55Nm |
| 2nd reception: | at an angle of 90° |
| 3rd reception: | another 90° angle |
| Bolts "A" for fastening the cylinder head to the timing drive housing cover | 18Nm+90° |
| 4-cylinder petrol engines | 271 |
| 1st reception | 45Nm |
| 2nd reception | at an angle of 90° |
| 3rd reception | another 90° angle |
| 6-cylinder petrol engines | 112 |
| Bolt size | M11x141.5 |
| Maximum length of bolts, mm | 144.5 |
| Combination bolts (a) | M8x50 |
| Combination bolt (b) | M8x30 |
| 1st reception: | 20Nm |
| 2nd reception: | 50Nm |
| 3rd reception: | at an angle of 65° |
| 4th reception: | another 65° |
| Bolts "a" and "b" for fastening the cylinder head to the timing drive housing cover | 20Nm |
| 4-cylinder diesel engines | 611 |
| Length of bolts – no more than, mm | 104 |
| 1st reception: | 60Nm |
| 2nd reception: | at an angle of 90° |
| 3rd method: at an angle of 90°, M8: | 20Nm |
| 5-cylinder diesel engines | 612 |
| Length of bolts – no more than, mm | 104 |
| 1st reception: | 60Nm |
| 2nd reception: | 20Nm |
| 3rd reception: | at an angle of 90° |
| 4th reception: | 20Nm |
| 5th reception: | at an angle of 90° |
Crankshaft main bearing cap fastening bolts | |
| Diesel engines | 55Nm +90° |
Connecting rod bearing cap fastening bolts | |
| Diesel engines | 5Nm +25Nm +90° |
| Maximum bolt length (excluding the cap), mm | 48 |
| Engine | 112 |
| Camshaft Sprockets | 50Nm + 90° |
Camshaft Bearing Caps | |
| Bolt M7x45 | 15 |
| Bolt M7x84 | 10Nm +90° |
| Fuel supply pipeline to the distribution main | 38 |
| Exhaust system inlet pipe to manifold | 20 |
| Cylinder head cover | 10 |
| Intake manifold | 20 |
| Chain tensioner (do not disassemble, replace the seal) | 80 |
| Flywheel (drive disk) | 45Nm +90° |
| Crankshaft pulley | 200Nm +90° |
| Clutch basket to flywheel | 25 |
| Camshaft bed | 9 |
| Camshaft cover | 10 |
| Intake manifold to cylinder head | 15 |
| Exhaust manifold to cylinder head | 30 |
| Injector clamp | 7Nm +90° |
| Union nut of the injector pipeline | 20 |
| Fuel injection pump gear | 40 |
| Fuel injection pump flange | 14 |
| Fuel injection pump mount | 9 |
| Tie rod end nuts | 50Nm +60° |
| Wheel bolts | 110 |