The 2004 C230 Kompressor Sport Coupe

MSRP $26,570*

Model Year 2004.

Engine and Drivetrain

Engine 1,796-cc intercooled supercharged DOHC 16-valve inline-4. Dual balance shafts. High-pressure die-cast alloy cylinder block. Alloy heads.

Net power 189 hp @ 5,800 rpm

Net torque 192 lb-ft @ 3,500-4,000 rpm

Compression ratio 8.7:1

Fuel requirement Premium unleaded gasoline, 91 pump octane.

Fuel and ignition system SIM 4 engine management. Integrated sequential multipoint fuel injection and ignition with individual cylinder control of fuel spray, spark timing and antiknock. Electronic throttle.

Intake system Variable intake-valve timing. Roots-type rotary-piston supercharger with air-to-air intercooler.

Manual Transmission Standard. Fully synchronized 6-speed with clutch-starter interlock and short-throw shifter.

Automatic Transmission Optional. Driver-adaptive electronic 5-speed. Touch Shift allows driver to manually downshift and allow upshifts by nudging the shift lever left or right from the Drive position. Driver-selectable comfort mode starts vehicle moving in 2nd gear or a second Reverse gear, and upshifts at lower rpm, to help improve control on slippery surfaces. Shift into Optimum Gear programming allows one-touch selection of the best gear for maximum acceleration or engine braking by holding the shift lever to the left of Drive for one second. Display in instrument cluster indicates selected gear range and mode.

Rear axle ratio 3.46:1

* MSRP includes $720 transportation and handling charge and excludes all taxes, title/documentary fees, registration, tags, Mercedes-Benz Dealer prep, labor and installation charges, insurance, optional equipment and accessories, certificate of compliance or non-compliance fees, and finance charges. Actual prices may vary by Dealer.

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