Worse, it sounded as if it had an acute and chronic case of gastrointestinal distress. Higher in the rev range, the 2.3 was rough. The previous engine felt weak at low revs, despite its power advantage and greater displacement. On the other hand, the new motor allows the hatch to go another four or five miles on each gallon of gas, depending on whether you get the six-speed manual or the $1325 optional five-speed automatic.Įven better, with this engine the C230 is, if not exactly transformed, at least a more pleasant thing to use. This is not something most owners-the majority of whom we don't anticipate will go bracket drag racing-need worry about. Try as you might, the engine will not rev above 4000 rpm with the clutch pedal in. We attribute this, in part, to an engine-management system that will not allow for abusive standing starts. Indeed, the sprint to 60 mph for the 1.8-liter 2003 model is an unremarkable 8.1 seconds-more than a half-second slower than the 2002 model. The new 1.8-liter engine makes 189 horsepower at 5800 rpm and 192 pound-feet at 3500 rpm. The old 2.3-liter-still the base engine in the SLK hardtop roadster for 2003-makes 192 horsepower at 5500 rpm and 200 pound-feet of torque at 2500 rpm. It's down about a half-liter of displacement compared with the old engine, and it makes less peak horsepower and torque. On paper, this engine would seem to be a step backward for Mercedes. Mercedes Tuners know your car.For the 2003 model of the C230, Mercedes has largely addressed our engine complaint with an all-new 1.8-liter, all-aluminum supercharged four-cylinder. Want to learn more? Just give us a call and we’ll chat with you about the possibilities for increasing the performance of your car. Much is controlled by the likes of the ECU that you can really make a difference without expensive upgrades. Indeed, during the past 10-15 years, cars have been getting a lot more complicated. Most importantly, we have spent nearly 30 years maintaining Mercedes Benz vehicles from complete rebuilds to Mercedes ECU tunes. If for some reason the tune seems too powerful for everyday driving, we can easily modify your tune or return it to its stock file. We are always careful to provide the best possible performance and results, within the original safety margins of your car. Our customers typically report back a reduction in fuel consumption, a smoother acceleration and a much-improved throttle response. The ResultsĪbove all, this C230 saw a 20% increase in horsepower and a 20% increase in torque. Furthermore, other tunes based on your specific needs are also accommodated. As a matter of fact, Mercedes Tuners tailor the programming to provide more power and torque. Equally important, in this case, we analyzed and adjusted this C230’s electronic control unit (ECU). Ultimately, we take pride in optimizing the engines for improved performance and fuel efficiency. Although we rarely see people go back to stock. You can even keep your old stock tune with a ECU+ package. No matter what model Mercedes you drive, we will customize your tune to you. Of course, that’s a nice boost for this car. Our Mercedes Tune, a Stage 1 tune would increase horsepower to 227 and torque to 231 LBS-FT. The exterior styling of the C-Class was inspired by its big brother, the S-Class. Starting with the stock specs The C230 has a 1.8L I-4 engine with 189 horsepower at 5,800 rpm and 192 LBS-FT torque at 3,500 rpm. That’s why Mercedes Tuners love this car. Why Mercedes Tuners Love the Supercharged 2004 C230 Performance Upgrade Additionally, we also use the power of tuning to make this C230’s engine perform to its greatest potential. To begin with, those very early supercharged models can be best described like this: “To drive them, to hear the shriek of the mechanical charger, to feel the power of its engine, to enjoy the luxury of the refined ambiance or to compete in racing… that was clearly the crowning glory of motoring.” Today, supercharged Mercedes look a lot different than their predecessors, but that sentiment and passion remains. At the Targa Florio race in 1922, a supercharged Mercedes would kick off a long series of wins for Mercedes and Mercedes-Benz racing cars. With the experience gained from supercharging aircraft after WWI, the first supercharged Mercedes were unveiled at the Berlin Auto Show in 1921. Indeed, the first supercharged cars came from Daimler-Benz in 1920s. A supercharger is used to boost car’s power and speed by mechanically increasing the intake of air. It is really just a fancy term for supercharger. Mercedes Kompressor, which could perhaps be mistaken as an autobot in the latest Transformers movie. Today’s Mercedes Tuners tuning story is about the 2004 Mercedes Benz C230 Kompressor Sport. Supercharged 2004 C230 Gets a Performance Upgrade by Mercedes Tuners
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