Kompressor (Mercedes-Benz)
marketing term denoting that a supercharger is fitted
Kompressor (stylized as KOMPRESSOR) is a marketing name for forced induction (supercharged) Mercedes-Benz engines. The term is not widely used by other motor manufacturers.
The first Mercedes supercharger was developed in 1921 by a Daimler-Benz team with assistance from Ferdinand Porsche. Mercedes became the first manufacturer to install superchargers on some production models. The designation "K" on Mercedes usually means "Kurz", or short, but can mean "Kompressor".
Models with Kompressor option
Mercedes-Benz W202
Mercedes-Benz W210
Mercedes-Benz W203
Mercedes-Benz W204 (2007-2010)
Mercedes-Benz R170
Mercedes-Benz R171
Mercedes-Benz C208
Mercedes-Benz C209
Mercedes-Benz W211 (E200 and E55 AMG)
Mercedes-Benz W220 (S55 AMG)
Mercedes-Benz C215 (CL55 AMG)
Mercedes-Benz R230 (SL55 AMG)
Mercedes-Benz W219 (CLS55 AMG)
Applications
230 1.8L I4 Kompressor
In 2002 for the 2003 model year, a new family of supercharged four cylinder engines, dubbed M271, debuted for the entire C-Class range. All of them used the same 1.8-litre engine, with different designations according to horsepower levels, including a version powered by natural gas. The C 230 Kompressor variant sported 142 kW (190 hp). The newer 1.8-litre was less powerful but smoother and more efficient than the older 2.3-litre engine 141 kW (192 PS) compared to 142 kW (193 PS).
Initial engine options comprised the C 180 (139 PS), C220 (143 PS), C 200 Kompressor, and C 230 Kompressor.
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