


The V6 engines are naturally-aspirated, but they produce great power too. It also produces a nice sound when revving to 6,500 rpm.
#2004 MERCEDES C230 KOMPRESSOR UPGRADE#
Modding is also much easier than expected - the supercharger, or as Mercedes likes to call Kompressor, can be an easy upgrade by just replacing the Kompressor pulley. Pair that with a supercharged inline-four, and you've got yourself an already capable car.
#2004 MERCEDES C230 KOMPRESSOR MANUAL#
It also came in a 6-speed manual transmission for both the European and American market. The fact that most of these models came with rear-wheel-drive and independent rear suspension already makes the little Benz capable of drifting. The third-gen C-Class, however, never came with any of the fancy Airmatic suspension Mercedes is known to be expensive for, and it’s relatively easy to work on. Getting your hands into some German horsepower can be a bit expensive, especially when counting labor and parts.
