• Design name
    C 208 E 20 ML
  • Type
    208.345
  • Production period
    03.1997 - 08.1999
  • Remark on type
    export model for Italy, Greece and Portugal
  • 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 111 E 20 ML / 111.944
  • Number of cylinders / arrangement
    4 / in-line; 15° inclination to the right
  • Bore x Stroke
    89.9 x 78.7 mm
  • Total displacement
    1998 cc
  • Compression ratio
    8.5
  • Rated output
    141 kW / 192 hp at 5300 rpm
  • Rated torque
    270 Nm at 2500 - 4800 rpm
  • Number of valves / arrangement
    2 intake, 2 exhaust / V-shaped overhead
  • Valve operation
    2 overhead camshafts (intake camshaft adjustable)
  • 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
    double wishbone
  • Rear-wheel suspension
    multilink suspension (hydropneumatic level control optional)
  • Front springs
    coil springs, torsion bar stabiliser
  • Rear springs
    coil springs, torsion bar stabiliser
  • Shock absorber front/rear
    gas-pressure shock absorbers
  • Steering
    recirculating-ball power steering
  • Brake system (foot brake)
    hydraulic dual-circuit brake system with vacuum booster and antilock system, from 03.1997 with Brake Assist; disc brakes front (internally ventilated) and rear
  • Parking brake (hand brake)
    mechanical (foot-operated), acting on rear wheels
  • Wheels
    light-alloy wheels
  • Wheel rims
    7 J x 16 H 2
  • Tires
    205/55 R 16 91 V
  • Driven wheels
    rear wheels
  • Drivetrain
    divided cardan shaft
  • Gearing
    5-speed manual transmission
  • Availibility
    as standard
  • Shifting
    central floor gear shift lever
  • Clutch
    dry single-disc clutch
  • Transmission type
    change-speed gear
  • Gear ratios
    I. 3.86; II. 2.18; III. 1.38; IV. 1.0; V. 0.80; R. 4.22
  • Final drive ratio
    3.67
  • Maximum speed
    233 km/h
  • Acceleration 0-100 km/h
    8.4 s
  • Fuel consumption
    13.6 / 7.2 / 9.5 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)
  • Gearing
    5-speed automatic transmission
  • Availibility
    optional
  • Shifting
    central floor gear shift lever
  • Clutch
    hydraulic torque converter with lock-up clutch (governed)
  • Transmission type
    planetary gear system
  • Gear ratios
    I. 3.93; II. 2.41; III. 1.49; IV. 1.0; V. 0.83; R. 3.10
  • Final drive ratio
    3.27
  • Maximum speed
    230 km/h
  • Acceleration 0-100 km/h
    8.4 s
  • Fuel consumption
    14.0 / 7.4 / 9.8 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
    2690 mm
  • Front / rear track
    1505 / 1474 mm
  • Length
    4567 mm
  • Width
    1722 mm
  • Height
    1371 mm
  • Kerb weight
    1395 kg
  • by Guideline
    EC 92/21 (including driver, 68 kg, and baggage, 7 kg; tank 90 % full)
  • Gross weight
    1820 kg
  • Units produced
    a total of 15,985 (until 06.2000)
  • Prices
    not available in Germany
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