Engine upgrade for new C-class?
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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? 
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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
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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
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You can get close to 300hp with an ECU tune. Now as for the 335i, that's a totally different story. We all know the potential of that engine.
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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.
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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.
