MB naming conventions

[Benzene]

I just read in Mercedes Enthusiast the new C230K is a 1.8litre supercharged?
How come it isnt called a C180K then?
Has this always been the case with the kompressor cars, the NA C180's are 1.8s arnt they?

Also what is the model number for a 1995 C-class?

Thanks!

 

[sgregory124]

I just read in Mercedes Enthusiast the new C230K is a 1.8litre supercharged?
How come it isnt called a C180K then?
Has this always been the case with the kompressor cars, the NA C180's are 1.8s arnt they?

Also what is the model number for a 1995 C-class?

Thanks!

A friend of mine has a C230K Coupe and swears blind its a 2.3 litre, but having seen the engine it is most definitely an 1800... The MB website also states its an 1800....

Simon
1997 C36 AMG

P.S Model for 1995 C Class is W202 (if that what you're after?)

 

[talbir]

MB naming conventions changed about two years back. Prior to this, the numbers ALWAYS depicted engine displacement, but not neccesarily anymore. Only a few models have 'misleading' model numbers.

MB have taken the lead from BMW on this one - Beemers too have model names which don't reflect the actual engine capacity.

 

[TonyCoolDaddy]

Currnet E200K is 1800cc but Previous E200K is 2000cc - thats whats it says on my DVLC log book!

 

[Benzene]

P.S Model for 1995 C Class is W202 (if that what you're after?)

Thats the one. Thanks!

Cheers for the replies, I understand the naming convention now.

 

[Loz]

I thought it was weird when the 300 SL became the SL 300 - 24

and the 200 E became the E200

What was all that about? trends? I didn't think MB went in for all that guff.

Loz