Engine Displacement: 1,496 cc (Petrol) / 1,993 cc (Diesel)
The C-Class offers a versatile engine lineup in India. The C 200 features a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine, while the C 220d and C 300 utilize a 2.0-litre diesel and petrol unit, respectively. All engines are equipped with a 48V mild-hybrid system (Integrated Starter Generator), which provides an additional boost of 20-22 bhp and up to 200 Nm of torque to assist during initial acceleration and improve fuel efficiency.
Output: 201 bhp (C 200) / 197 bhp (C 220d) / 255 bhp (C 300)
In terms of raw output, the C 200 petrol produces 201 bhp and 300 Nm, whereas the C 220d diesel generates 197 bhp and a higher 440 Nm of torque. The top-tier C 300 AMG Line pushes the performance envelope with 255 bhp and 400 Nm. All variants utilize a DOHC 16-valve configuration and a high-precision GDI (Petrol) or CRDI (Diesel) fuel system.
Acceleration and Speed: 0-100 km/h in 6.0 - 7.3 seconds
The C 300 is the quickest in the standard range, hitting 100 km/h in just 6.0 seconds. The C 200 and C 220d both complete the sprint in approximately 7.3 seconds. The top speed is electronically limited to 245 - 250 km/h depending on the specific variant and wheel configuration.
