Segment: Lower Premium
Production years: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
The second generation of the C-Class was launched in 2000. It had the new headlight theme with four rounded units instead of a square, horizontal one. And for the AMG version, the look was matched by the numbers.
After a shy start with the first generation of the C-Class, the Mercedes-Benz-AMG cooperation became stronger. As the second generation of the C-Class was launched, the C32 AMG version was launched. It was a direct threat to the BMW M3, but it was faster and it was available into three bodyworks: a sedan (mainly), station-wagon (a limited run), and sport-coupe (only by special order).
The look was quite bland. It would only take a specialist eye to notice the differences between a regular C-Class and the C32 AMG. A different spoiler, special side sills, and a lip on the trunk were the main differences. There was also a new set of 17” light-alloy wheels, but for that size, the C-Class already had other options.
Inside, there were more differences. The instrument cluster featured a silver decoration inside the big, half-moon speedometer. There were AMG badges on the gear selector and on the seats. There were no special racing seats installed. The German car manufacturer decided that its customers should enjoy the comfort of a Mercedes-Benz and the performance of an AMG in the same car.
The supercharged V6 engine offered more power and more torque than its main rival, the E46 M3. It lacked a manual transmission, but it was faster to 60 mph (97 kph).
ENGINE SPECS - 3.2L V6 Kompressor 5AT RWD (354 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3199 cm3 |
Power: | 260 KW @ 6100 RPM 354 HP @ 6100 RPM 349 BHP @ 6100 RPM |
Torque: | 332 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM 450 Nm @ 4400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Supercharged Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155.3 mph (250 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic (AMG Speedshift) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/45 ZR 17 || 245/40 ZR 17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 178.2 in (4526 mm) |
Width: | 68 in (1727 mm) |
Height: | 55.7 in (1415 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.8/58.2 in (1,494/1,478 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.9 in (2715 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5 in (127 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.9 cuFT (450 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.27 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3605.2 lbs (1635 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4663.6 lbs (2115 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 14.1 mpg US (16.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 27.4 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 20.5 mpg US (11.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 273 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.0L CDI 5AT RWD (231 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L5 |
Displacement: | 2950 cm3 |
Power: | 170 KW @ 3800 RPM 231 HP @ 3800 RPM 228 BHP @ 3800 RPM |
Torque: | 398 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 540 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155.3 mph (250 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic (AMG Speedshift) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/45 ZR 17 || 245/40 ZR 17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 178.2 in (4526 mm) |
Width: | 68 in (1727 mm) |
Height: | 55.7 in (1415 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.8/58.2 in (1,494/1,478 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.9 in (2715 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5 in (127 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.9 cuFT (450 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.27 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3428 lbs (1555 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4706 lbs (2135 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 23 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 31 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 201 g/km |