** Problem - Sluggish C200 (W202 Petrol) **

[Bulletproof]

Hi All,

I am new to the forum, I own a 1999 W202 C200 (Petrol) Right Hand Drive sedan. Its currently doing just over 35,000 miles.

My problem the acceleration is very slow and sluggish when the a/c is on. With the a/c off it drives a little quicker.

During the last service the following was done :

New brake pads (Genuine)
oil & filter changed
Fuel filter changed
New spark plugs (NGK Iriduim installed )
service and clean injectors
clean throttle body
clean air flow sensor
K&N air filter installed
Power steering fluid changed
Coolant changed
no faults or errors detected from ecu

I have to change the following :

Belt tensioner pulley
shifter bushings
belt
power seat relay
replace one instrument panel bulb (thermometer gauge)


Any suggestions with regards to what can be the problem will be appreciated.

Thanks. :cool:

[JRE320]

You don't have a problem. Your car is a 4 banger that's why it's slow when the a/c is on.

[Bulletproof]

i know these engines aren't very powerful

[strictlyspeakin]

How slow are you talking about? Sure these aren't powerful, but does it seem abnormally slow?
I don't notice a big difference with or without the a/c on.