







(2007 model)
| Marque (make) | Mercedes-Benz | Issued from | 2007 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | C 280 | Issued until | |
| Serie | C class | Number made | |
| Model family | W 204 | Body construction | |
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Country | DE |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | 475 l / 16.77 cu ft / 16.77 cu ft | |
| Passenger space (volume) | 5780 l / 204.12 cu ft / 204.12 cu ft | Max. cargo capacity (volume) | 475 l / 16.77 cu ft / 16.77 cu ft |
| Length | 4581 mm / 180.4 in / 180.4 in | Total (curb) weight | 1555 kg / 3428 lb / 3428 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1770 mm / 69.7 in / 69.7 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1444 mm / 56.9 in / 56.9 in | Load capacity | 485 kg / 1069 lb / 1069 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2760 mm / 108.7 in / 108.7 in | Gross (max.) weight | 2040 kg / 4497 lb / 4497 lb |
| Track front | 1541 mm / 60.7 in / 60.7 in | Towing weight | 1500 kg / 3307 lb / 3307 lb |
| Track rear | 1544 mm / 60.8 in / 60.8 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | 66 l / 14.5 UK gal / 17.4 US gal | |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.66 |
| Drag coefficient | 0.27 | Frontal Area | 2.17 m2 / 23.4 sq ft / 23.4 sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx | 0.59 |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine (V6) | Total number of valves | 24 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 88.0 mm / 3.46 in / 3.46 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 82.1 mm / 3.23 in / 3.23 in |
| Fuel details | unleaded 95 | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.07 |
| Fuel supply | EFi | Engine displacement | 2996 cm3 / 182.8 cu in / 182.8 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 499.33 cm3/cylinder / 30.471 cu in/cylinder / 30.471 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Compression ratio | 11.3 : 1 |
| Sump | wet | Max. output power | 170.0 kW / 231.1 hp / 231.1 hp at 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 300.0 Nm / 221.3 lbft / 221.3 lbft at 2500 rpm / 2500 rpm / 2500 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output | 167.7 kW / 228.0 bhp / 228.0 bhp |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 76.1 kW/l / 1.696 bhp/cu in / 1.696 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific torque | 100.13 Nm/l / 0.876 lbft/cu in / 0.876 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.84 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.07 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 250 km/h / 155 mph / 155 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 146.62 kW/ton / 199.35 bhp/ton / 199.35 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 7.30 s / 7.30 s / 7.30 s | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | 9.4 l/100km / 30.1 mi/UK gal / 25.0 mi/US gal | |
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions | 237 g/km / 381 g/mi / 381 g/mi |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion PAS | Steering details | Traction control. Electronic stabilasation program |
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | 12.00 m / 39.37 ft / 39.37 ft | |
| Suspension front | I.3Li.CS.ARB. | Suspension rear | I.MultiLi.CS.ARB. |
| Wheels front | 7J x 16 | Wheels rear | 7J x 16 |
| Tyres front | 205/55 R 16 | Tyres rear | 205/55 R 16 |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | disc, servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) |
| Brakes details | ABS | Braked area | |
| Brake diameter front | 295 mm / 11.6 in / 11.6 in | Brake diameter rear | 300 mm / 11.8 in / 11.8 in |
Technical specifications and performance data of Mercedes-Benz C 280