Engine upgrade for new C-class?
02-10-2008, 12:42 AM
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Engine upgrade for new C-class?
I have heard rumblings that there might be an engine upgrade or tune leading to increased power by Mercedes in the near future for one of the new C-Class models, or maybe both the C300 and C350, in order to compete with the power of the BMW 328i and 335i. Hope this is true. I am in love with the C-class body style. Would love to see a little bit more power in these engines. Can anybody confirm, anyone else heard this? 
02-10-2008, 01:39 AM
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The C300 will stay where it is at right now. Only the C350 will see some engine upgrades, though hopefully DI engines will make it to the USA sometime soon.
02-10-2008, 02:07 AM
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Nice. What kind of upgrades for the C350? Any idea on the power?
02-10-2008, 02:12 AM
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the new SLK350 engine will be 305HP so hopefully, they'll make the same upgrade for the C350.
http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080204....elift-in-depth
http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080204....elift-in-depth
02-10-2008, 02:48 AM
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the new SLK350 engine will be 305HP so hopefully, they'll make the same upgrade for the C350.
http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080204....elift-in-depth
http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080204....elift-in-depth
02-10-2008, 08:13 AM
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02-10-2008, 12:16 PM
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either - tho I dont think you'd keep 2 of the same car would you?
I think I would trade if the engine had better HP and MB added some other mods too.
I think I would trade if the engine had better HP and MB added some other mods too.
02-10-2008, 02:14 PM
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My current 335i sedan is putting down about 330 horsepower and 350 torque at the wheels with the Dinan software flash. I would have a hard time parting with that engine to get into a C350 with 305 horsepower. I could do it though ultimately, because I really like the look of the C-class sedan over the 3-series sedan. I don't know if I could switch from the 335i into the current C350 though, such a drop in performance.
02-11-2008, 04:50 AM
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The 09' SLK350's engine doesn't include direct-inject as was previously thought. Its all old-fashioned tuner tricks. Not sure if this engine will make it into the 09' C350, but it just might.
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The only "upgrade" I'm looking for is the 2.2, 4 cyl diesel. That car has all the power it needs, and will get upwards of 40+ mpg.
Our C300 has more power than I can use 99.99% of the time - I'd rather give up 50 hp [and get more torque] in exchange for some real 21st century fuel economy.
Our C300 has more power than I can use 99.99% of the time - I'd rather give up 50 hp [and get more torque] in exchange for some real 21st century fuel economy.
