![]() The maintenance is basic, like any other cars, except that I would need to change the supercharger oil every 70,000km. At times, when I felt that I need to control my maximum speed, I just need to switch on the Limit mode. On a long drive, the cruise control helped to keep my foot off the accelerator, making a drive less tiring. The steering is sharp and precise to my satisfaction despite it is using a steering box. In terms of control, it takes the corners flat, thanks to its double-wishbone front and multi-link rear suspension from a W140 S-class. This set the cruising engine speed of less than 3000rpm at 110kph, which is reasonably good for a late 90's car. With all the power it has, the 5-speed transmission is smooth with a well thought final gear ratio, although it has some long gearshifts. While maintaining the classic engine rumble, the whining and whistling of the supercharges gives some sort of feeling of power, making the driver wanting to push the car to its very limits. The car's 2.3L supercharged engine relive the character of the evergreen M102 engine (from the classic W123 230E) with a deep, bassy tone. The cabin illumination gives a warm lighting effect, which relaxes the eyes of the driver. The steering wheel is smaller than the W126 S-class, making it feel like a modern car. The instrument cluster is easy to read, and the controls are within easy reach. It comes with soft padding balanced with some real wood veneer. Interior wise, as expected from a Mercedes-Benz - means luxury with purpose. The facelifted model included some skirting on the front, side and rear with a two-tone bumper design. Its front fascia was inspired from the combination of the W140 S-Class and the R129 SL Class, while the rear is inspired from the W124 E-class. It has an understatement look and can be easily mistaken with the more common C200 on the road, only to be differentiated by its rear badge. The C230 Kompressor is like a wolf in sheep's clothing. The icing on the cake is a set of 17-inch AMG styling 3 wheels, AMG mufflers and AMG scuff plates, which made it look sporty yet elegant. This was when Mercedes-Benz reintroduced the supercharger in their engine after a long time.ĭespite being a 20-year-old car, it has the modern equipment such as Cruise Control with Speed Limit function, Traction Control, ABS with Brake Assist, the IR key fob unit, 5-speed automatic transmission, 4 airbags and a Becker Audio Unit with 6 CD Changer. The car is running on a Supercharged 2.3-litre Inline-4 engine, churning up to 190hp of power and 280Nm of torque when new. ![]() I know grey imported units (particularly UK model) have a tendency to rust, but this was designated for Malaysia. I was informed that the W202 C230 Kompressor was a unique model, with a few units officially imported into Malaysia.
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