To provide efficient, powerful pulling power the C 200 CDI and the C 220 CDI now have even more power and considerably higher torque thanks to numerous technical innovations. For instance, the oil-spray nozzles have been enlarged to achieve more effective piston cooling.

And also thanks to an optimised oil supply to the friction bearings, the C 200 CDI now delivers 100 kW (136 hp) and the C 220 CDI 125 kW (170 hp). What’s more, the metal glow plugs in the two engines have been replaced with ceramic plugs which can reach higher temperatures and therefore improve the engine’s cold-running characteristics. The diesel engines come with a particulate filter[1] as standard.


(C 200 CDI: fuel consumption combined: 5.7–6.7 l/100 km, CO2 emissions[2] combined: 149–171 g/km; C 220 CDI: fuel consumption combined: 5.9–6.7 l/100 km, CO2 emissions[2] combined: 156–173 g/km)[3]

The C 320 CDI is fitted with a 6-cylinder powerplant with common-rail diesel technology. It accelerates the car from 0 to 100 km/h in just 7.7 seconds, producing 165 kW (224 hp). And its smooth-running characteristics courtesy of a balancer shaft turn this unit into one of the most impressive examples of advanced diesel technology.


(C 320 CDI: fuel consumption combined: 6.9–7.6 l/100 km, CO2 emissions[2] combined: 182–193 g/km)[3]