The W202 230 Kompressor made between 1997 and 2000 produces 189 horsepower at 5,300 revolutions per minute (rpm). W202 43 AMG models made in the same years produce around 301 horsepower at 5,850 rpm.
The 230 Kompressor models offer 206 foot-pounds torque while the engine runs at 2,500 rpm. W202 43 AMG models offer approximately 302 foot-pounds torque at 3,250 rpm.
W202 230 Kompressors made during these years offer a top speed of 142 miles per hour (mph). They average 24 miles per gallon (mpg) fuel efficiency. The 43 AMG can accelerate to a 155-mph top speed and offers 20-mpg fuel efficiency.