Difference between C230 & C320...looking to buy one.
01-24-2006, 04:40 PM
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Originally Posted by mick1
You mean like this ?
This is the interior of my C320 SS
This is the interior of my C320 SS
01-24-2006, 05:46 PM
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white and whiter
Originally Posted by blume
looks exactly the same! i havent seen the 320ss like this. ill have to pay better attention on the streets! thanks.
01-24-2006, 10:36 PM
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2002 C230 Coupe(M111)
Originally Posted by anonymouse
I didn't think the power difference is as significant between teh C230 and teh C320. In term sof peak hp there is only a 15 hp difference, slightly more for the torque figure (correct me if I'm wrong). I have a sneaking suspicion that a C320 jockey might punch it and be surprised to find that C230 still right on his azz.
01-24-2006, 11:23 PM
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Dia Blk '06 C230 w/3 pedals
Originally Posted by Outland
Nope. The 'new' v6 powered C230 is actually slower than both of the supercharged versions that preceded it. The original C230 Coupe with the M111 engine was only a few tenths off the pace of the C320, but the new V6 version is like a second and a half slower to sixty.
01-25-2006, 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Outland
Nope. The 'new' v6 powered C230 is actually slower than both of the supercharged versions that preceded it. The original C230 Coupe with the M111 engine was only a few tenths off the pace of the C320, but the new V6 version is like a second and a half slower to sixty.
So you are telling me that if I drove an '06 V6 and then an '05 4cyl, that the '05 would be quicker 0-60 by over a second?????
01-25-2006, 05:13 PM
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Originally Posted by SteveL1
So you are telling me that if I drove an '06 V6 and then an '05 4cyl, that the '05 would be quicker 0-60 by over a second?????
01-25-2006, 06:18 PM
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Dia Blk '06 C230 w/3 pedals
Originally Posted by SteveL1
So you are telling me that if I drove an '06 V6 and then an '05 4cyl, that the '05 would be quicker 0-60 by over a second?????
I bet he cheated by puttnig stickers on his car. Everyone knows that stickers cut at least a second off of 0-60 times
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01-25-2006, 10:17 PM
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2002 C230 Coupe(M111)
Originally Posted by SteveL1
So you are telling me that if I drove an '06 V6 and then an '05 4cyl, that the '05 would be quicker 0-60 by over a second?????
01-25-2006, 10:21 PM
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2002 C230 Coupe(M111)
Originally Posted by anonymouse
I bet he cheated by puttnig stickers on his car. Everyone knows that stickers cut at least a second off of 0-60 times
AMG 'sticky' emblem is good for 40hours of online ridicule. Take the '0' of the 230, and really get some power. No one will ever mess with that C23.
Originally Posted by anonymouse
A second and half vs a few tenths? Somehow that doesn't sound right. Aren't the torque figures similar but higher hp with teh v6? What about the roll ons? That is the true test IMHO
The 05 car is somewhat quicker and gets much better mileage. But you guys get to brag its a V6 and talk up the refinement and that stuff. Enjoy.
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01-25-2006, 10:27 PM
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2002 C230 Coupe(M111)
Originally Posted by FrankW
there's maybe less than a second difference. Personally I would take a 06 C230 instead of the 05 C230k. For couple reason, 1. the exhaust note from the V6 is way better
when tuning parts are available for the new 4 valve per cyclinder the 230/280/350 can all share the parts which will be much easier to modify.
Only tuning kit for the 230k's 1.8 kompressor is from Kleemann or RENNtech.
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2006 Mercedes c230
Can I put a 2007 c320 transmission into a 2006 C230
Not so!!! '02 C32's are in the low to mid $30's but a new C350 is well over $40k. My thinking is that I could find an '04 or '05 C320 SS for under $30k and have a few buck left over to buy mods. My primary concern with the C230 & C320 was performace compared to the C32, but as it would be use as a daily driver, the gas mileage could be a huge factor. I drive about 15k-20k a year.
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