(2004 model)
| Marque (make) | Mercedes-Benz | Issued from | 2004 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | C 55 AMG | Issued until | |
| Serie | C class | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Country | DE |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4611 mm / 181.5 in / 181.5 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1744 mm / 68.7 in / 68.7 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.70 |
| Height | 1412 mm / 55.6 in / 55.6 in | Total (curb) weight | 1635 kg / 3605 lb / 3605 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2715 mm / 106.9 in / 106.9 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1507 mm / 59.3 in / 59.3 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1478 mm / 58.2 in / 58.2 in | Fuel capacity | 62 l / 13.6 UK gal / 16.4 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | 0.290 | Frontal Area | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine (90.0° vee) | Total number of valves | 24 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Valves per cylinder | 3 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 97.0 mm / 3.82 in / 3.82 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 92.0 mm / 3.62 in / 3.62 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.05 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 5439 cm3 / 331.9 cu in / 331.9 cu in | |
| Cam Design | SOHC (single overhead camshaft) | Unitary capacity | 679.88 cm3/cylinder / 41.489 cu in/cylinder / 41.489 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 11.0 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 269.2 kW / 366.0 hp / 366.0 hp at 5750 rpm / 5750 rpm / 5750 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 510.0 Nm / 376.2 lbft / 376.2 lbft at 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | 6700 rpm / 6700 rpm / 6700 rpm |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 265.5 kW / 361.0 bhp / 361.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific output | 66.4 kW/l / 1.479 bhp/cu in / 1.479 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 93.77 Nm/l / 0.820 lbft/cu in / 0.820 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | automatic | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.83 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.06 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 250 km/h / 155 mph / 155 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 220.80 kW/ton / 300.20 bhp/ton / 300.20 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 5.20 s / 5.20 s / 5.20 s | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | 17.3 l/100km / 16.3 mi/UK gal / 13.6 mi/US gal |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | 8.8 l/100km / 32.1 mi/UK gal / 26.7 mi/US gal | |
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | 11.9 l/100km / 23.7 mi/UK gal / 19.8 mi/US gal | |
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions | 286 g/km / 460 g/mi / 460 g/mi |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion PAS | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | I.3Li.MS.CS.ARB. | Suspension rear | I.MultiLi.CS.ARB. |
| Wheels front | 7.5J x 18 | Wheels rear | 8.5J x 18 |
| Tyres front | 225/40 R 18 | Tyres rear | 245/35 R 18 |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | ventilated disc, servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Mercedes-Benz C 55 AMG
