Appropriate RPM at 65mph
07-28-2003, 02:33 PM
#2
Member
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 233
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
2002 C240 6 spd manual
It would help to know what engine you have: 1.8L Kompressor, 2.3L Kompressor, 2.6L, or 3.2L and whether you have an automatic or manual.
For comparison, I have the 2.6L V6 and 6 spd manual, at 3000 rpm in 6th gear I'm at 75 mph....
For comparison, I have the 2.6L V6 and 6 spd manual, at 3000 rpm in 6th gear I'm at 75 mph....
07-28-2003, 02:51 PM
#3
MBWorld Fanatic!
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Sitting behind thing freakin desk of mine. Dreaming I was playing my Taylors, and driving my Benz. Long Live The VRAA!!!!!!
Posts: 2,924
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
C230 Sports Coupe
2002 2.3K coupe auto.
3000rpm = 75
2600rpm= 65
3000rpm = 75
2600rpm= 65
07-28-2003, 04:42 PM
#6
MBWorld Fanatic!
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: York, PA
Posts: 2,753
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
2003 C230K Sport Coupe, 1986 190E 2.3
~3000 RPM around 65 in any car is normal. Mine runs about 2700 at that speed. I have a 6 speed 1.8L. This allows the car to have pickup and not bog the engine down to the point of stalling when a hill comes up. Good for us people with a standard shift tranny so we need not downshift to take on a hill. Also allows the auto to not downshift unless you need more acceleration. Saves gas in other words.
