Is C230 a Kompressor?
Kompressor engines have been available as options on the SLK 200 and 230, C180 and C230. The SLK are the most powerful versions, with the 200 Kompressor having a top speed of 138 mph and 163 horsepower, and the SLK 230 Kompressor having a top speed of 168 mph and 197 horsepower.
Why is it called the Kompressor?
In simple terms, a supercharger is an air compressor, hence Mercedes-Benz’s slightly stylized Kompressor name. This means that the compressed air is forced into the engine to provide extra power.
How much horsepower does a C230 Sport have?
201 hp @ 6,200
Used 2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Specs & Features
| Engine | |
|---|---|
| Base engine type | Gas |
| Cam type | Double overhead cam (dohc) |
| Cylinders | V6 |
| Horsepower | 201 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
Which is better a turbo or a supercharger?
While the turbo’s primary drawback is boost lag, the supercharger’s is efficiency. Because a supercharger uses the engine’s own power to spin itself, it siphons power—more and more of it as engine revs climb. Supercharged engines tend to be less fuel efficient for this reason.