'04 Axel width vs '05
11-24-2005, 02:26 PM
#1
MBWorld Fanatic!
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Portugal
Posts: 1,479
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes
on
4 Posts
'08 CLK320CDI AMG// '13 E500 Coupe AMG// '17 E350d AMG
'04 Axel width vs '05
When MB launched the 05 C models announced that front and rear axels where widther than the previous model, is this true, or just different offset wheel??? 
And supension height??? (somedays ago I parked alongside a 05 coupe and manged to align my car with that and amazingly my car was heigher 0,4-0,78 inches than the 05!!! both cars had the same wheels and tires and same C7 pack!)
What about the sedan?
And supension height??? (somedays ago I parked alongside a 05 coupe and manged to align my car with that and amazingly my car was heigher 0,4-0,78 inches than the 05!!! both cars had the same wheels and tires and same C7 pack!)
What about the sedan?
Last edited by gaiex; 11-24-2005 at 02:34 PM.
11-24-2005, 02:52 PM
#2
Super Moderator Alumni
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: West Los Angeles
Posts: 7,684
Likes: 0
Received 10 Likes
on
5 Posts
Midnight Blue 2004.5 C230 Kompressor Sport Sedan. 2002 w210 E320, 2009 w211 E350 Sport
Originally Posted by gaiex
When MB launched the 05 C models announced that front and rear axels where widther than the previous model, is this true, or just different offset wheel???
And supension height??? (somedays ago I parked alongside a 05 coupe and manged to align my car with that and amazingly my car was heigher 0,4-0,78 inches than the 05!!! both cars had the same wheels and tires and same C7 pack!)
What about the sedan?
And supension height??? (somedays ago I parked alongside a 05 coupe and manged to align my car with that and amazingly my car was heigher 0,4-0,78 inches than the 05!!! both cars had the same wheels and tires and same C7 pack!)
What about the sedan?
11-24-2005, 05:30 PM
#3
MBWorld Fanatic!
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Portugal
Posts: 1,479
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes
on
4 Posts
'08 CLK320CDI AMG// '13 E500 Coupe AMG// '17 E350d AMG
Originally Posted by drexappeal
Why would they change the axle size on the same chassis? How does that make sense for production?
If so, why they changed the wheel offset in the normal sedan also and normal coupe to wider wheels at the back!?
Could be only the wheels and a marketing solution!
I remenber reading that "wider axel" in some catalogue... (only if I could find it!)
MB UK: "newly developed geometry for the front and rear axles"
http://www2.mercedes-benz.co.uk/cont...fety.0003.html
"We’ve achieved this by thickening the torsion bars and redesigning the front torque strut mount and the rear spring link mount"
Did you noticed any diference in ride height from 04 models to 05???
11-24-2005, 08:23 PM
#4
MBWorld Fanatic!
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Long Island, New York
Posts: 1,238
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
'05 C230SS 6MT, 1966 Triumph TR4a IRS, Shelby Cobra 427 Supercharged
2003 C230 SS
Front Track: 58.8"
Rear Track: 57.6"
2005 C230 SS
Front: 59.3"
Rear: 58.1"
Front Track: 58.8"
Rear Track: 57.6"
2005 C230 SS
Front: 59.3"
Rear: 58.1"
11-24-2005, 11:25 PM
#5
MBWorld Fanatic!
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: New York City
Posts: 7,424
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes
on
2 Posts
C55 ///AMG, 535xi
Originally Posted by gaiex
When MB launched the 05 C models announced that front and rear axels where widther than the previous model, is this true, or just different offset wheel???
And supension height??? (somedays ago I parked alongside a 05 coupe and manged to align my car with that and amazingly my car was heigher 0,4-0,78 inches than the 05!!! both cars had the same wheels and tires and same C7 pack!)
What about the sedan?
And supension height??? (somedays ago I parked alongside a 05 coupe and manged to align my car with that and amazingly my car was heigher 0,4-0,78 inches than the 05!!! both cars had the same wheels and tires and same C7 pack!)
What about the sedan?
I dun remember, but I do remember reading something about the car is wider and longer!? but im still thinking...isnt it the same chasis....
11-25-2005, 01:05 AM
#6
Super Moderator Alumni
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: West Los Angeles
Posts: 7,684
Likes: 0
Received 10 Likes
on
5 Posts
Midnight Blue 2004.5 C230 Kompressor Sport Sedan. 2002 w210 E320, 2009 w211 E350 Sport
If that's the case then is mine like the '05 or like the '04 and prior?
Trending Topics
11-25-2005, 09:50 AM
#8
MBWorld Fanatic!
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Portugal
Posts: 1,479
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes
on
4 Posts
'08 CLK320CDI AMG// '13 E500 Coupe AMG// '17 E350d AMG
Originally Posted by Capt Nemo o2
2003 C230 SS
Front Track: 58.8"
Rear Track: 57.6"
2005 C230 SS
Front: 59.3"
Rear: 58.1"
Front Track: 58.8"
Rear Track: 57.6"
2005 C230 SS
Front: 59.3"
Rear: 58.1"
)Any type of info for the coupe?
11-25-2005, 02:17 PM
#9
MBWorld Fanatic!
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Long Island, New York
Posts: 1,238
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
'05 C230SS 6MT, 1966 Triumph TR4a IRS, Shelby Cobra 427 Supercharged
Originally Posted by gaiex
Where did you get this info??? (could be only because of the new wheels, what are the differences!? )
Any type of info for the coupe?
)Any type of info for the coupe?
For the 2003 info, I got that from the MBUSA.com CPO websiste. They list all that data.
I have no Idea if it is just the wheels or not. From what I understand, they only changed the width of the rear wheels, not the front, but it lists the fronts track is wider too.
The Coupe is about 1/10th of an inch narrower in the front and the rear is the same. (At least for the 2005).
11-25-2005, 03:40 PM
#10
MBWorld Fanatic!
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Portugal
Posts: 1,479
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes
on
4 Posts
'08 CLK320CDI AMG// '13 E500 Coupe AMG// '17 E350d AMG
Originally Posted by Capt Nemo o2
For the 2005 info, I got it from the C-class Sport brochure.
For the 2003 info, I got that from the MBUSA.com CPO websiste. They list all that data.
I have no Idea if it is just the wheels or not. From what I understand, they only changed the width of the rear wheels, not the front, but it lists the fronts track is wider too.
The Coupe is about 1/10th of an inch narrower in the front and the rear is the same. (At least for the 2005).
For the 2003 info, I got that from the MBUSA.com CPO websiste. They list all that data.
I have no Idea if it is just the wheels or not. From what I understand, they only changed the width of the rear wheels, not the front, but it lists the fronts track is wider too.
The Coupe is about 1/10th of an inch narrower in the front and the rear is the same. (At least for the 2005).
Can anyone post the pre 05 coupe info please?
Now, only if could know where are the differences!!!
They announced only minor differences, but the handlling is much better, and what I'm realising is they changed alot of things
Last edited by gaiex; 11-25-2005 at 04:15 PM.
11-27-2005, 12:05 PM
#11
MBWorld Fanatic!
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Portugal
Posts: 1,479
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes
on
4 Posts
'08 CLK320CDI AMG// '13 E500 Coupe AMG// '17 E350d AMG
I found the info for the coupe too:
2003
Front Track: 1493mm
Rear Track: 1464mm
2005
Front Track: 1493mm
Rear Track: 1464mm
Anyone knows what could make this differences, any new parts or only the wheels???
I don't think so, at the front they got the same wheels but the new car is wider!!!
and I interesting thing, the new coupe is heigher than the old one!!!
2003
1379mm
2005
1406mm
2003
Front Track: 1493mm
Rear Track: 1464mm
2005
Front Track: 1493mm
Rear Track: 1464mm
Anyone knows what could make this differences, any new parts or only the wheels???
I don't think so, at the front they got the same wheels but the new car is wider!!!
and I interesting thing, the new coupe is heigher than the old one!!!
2003
1379mm
2005
1406mm
