C 32 AMG
  • Design name
    W 203 E 32 ML
  • Type
    203.065
  • Production period
    10.2000 / 04.2001 - 03.2004
  • Note on production period
    production start-up pre-production series / standard production - end of production
  • Combustion principle
    four-stroke Otto (with manifold-injection and supercharger with charge-air cooling; emission control device with 3-way catalyst)
  • Configuration
    front, longitudinal; vertical
  • Engine type
    M 112 E 32 ML AMG / 112.961
  • Number of cylinders / arrangement
    6 / 90° V; light-alloy block
  • Bore x Stroke
    89.9 x 84.0 mm
  • Total displacement
    3199 cc
  • Compression ratio
    9.0
  • Rated output
    260 kW / 354 hp at 6100 rpm
  • Rated torque
    450 Nm at 4400 rpm
  • Number of valves / arrangement
    2 intake, 1 exhaust / V-shaped overhead
  • Valve operation
    1 overhead camshaft per cylinder bank
  • Camshaft drive
    double roller chain
  • Fuel system
    microprocessor-controlled injection system with HFM (Bosch ME engine management) / supercharger with intercooling
  • Fuel tank: position / capacity
    in front of the rear axle / 62 l
  • Frame design
    steel unit body
  • Front-wheel suspension
    three-link suspension / McPherson strut
  • Rear-wheel suspension
    multilink suspension
  • Front springs
    coil springs, torsion bar stabiliser
  • Rear springs
    coil springs, torsion bar stabiliser
  • Shock absorber front/rear
    twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers
  • Steering
    rack-and-pinion power steering
  • Brake system (foot brake)
    hydraulic dual-circuit brake system with vacuum booster, antilock system and Brake Assist; internally ventilated disc brakes front (perforated) and rear
  • Parking brake (hand brake)
    mechanical (foot-operated), acting on rear wheels
  • Wheels
    light-alloy wheels
  • Wheel rims
    front: 7 1/2 J x 17 H 2; rear: 8 1/2 J x 17 H 2
  • Tires
    front: 225/45 ZR 17; rear: 245/40 ZR 17
  • Driven wheels
    rear wheels
  • Drivetrain
    divided cardan shaft
  • Gearing
    5-speed automatic transmission
  • Availibility
    as standard
  • Shifting
    central floor gear shift lever
  • Clutch
    hydraulic torque converter with lock-up clutch (governed)
  • Transmission type
    planetary gear system
  • Gear ratios
    I. 3.59; II. 2.19; III. 1.41; IV. 1.0; V. 0.83; R. 3.16
  • Final drive ratio
    3.06
  • Maximum speed
    250 km/h (electronically governed)
  • Acceleration 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • Fuel consumption
    16.7 / 8.6 / 11.5 l
  • by Guideline
    93/116/EC; figures apply to City (urban) / EUDC (extra-urban) / NEDC (New European Driving Cycle, average from <36.8%> City and <63.2%> EUDC)
  • Wheelbase
    2715 mm
  • Front / rear track
    1493 / 1478 mm
  • Length
    4528 mm
  • Width
    1728 mm
  • Height
    1415 mm
  • Kerb weight
    1635 kg
  • by Guideline
    EC 92/21 (including driver, 68 kg, and baggage, 7 kg; tank 90 % full)
  • Gross weight
    2115 kg
  • Units produced
    6,695
  • Prices
    01.2001: EUR 56,376.00 (DM 110,261.87)
    01.2002: EUR 57,130.00
    02.2003: EUR 57,536.00
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