| Marque (make) | Mercedes-Benz | Issued from | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | C 240 | Issued until | |
| Serie | C class | Number made | |
| Model family | 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) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4526 mm / 178.2 in / 178.2 in | Total (curb) weight | 1535 kg / 3384 lb / 3384 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1728 mm / 68.0 in / 68.0 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1427 mm / 56.2 in / 56.2 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2715 mm / 106.9 in / 106.9 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1493 mm / 58.8 in / 58.8 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1464 mm / 57.6 in / 57.6 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | 69 l / 15.2 UK gal / 18.2 US gal | |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.67 |
| Drag coefficient | 0.27 | Frontal Area | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine | Total number of valves | 18 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Valves per cylinder | 3 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 89.9 mm / 3.54 in / 3.54 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 68.2 mm / 2.69 in / 2.69 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.32 | |
| Fuel supply | EFi | Engine displacement | 2597 cm3 / 158.5 cu in / 158.5 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 432.83 cm3/cylinder / 26.413 cu in/cylinder / 26.413 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Compression ratio | 10.5 : 1 |
| Sump | Max. output power | 126.8 kW / 172.4 hp / 172.4 hp at 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 240.0 Nm / 177.0 lbft / 177.0 lbft at 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output | 125.0 kW / 170.0 bhp / 170.0 bhp |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 65.5 kW/l / 1.459 bhp/cu in / 1.459 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific torque | 92.41 Nm/l / 0.808 lbft/cu in / 0.808 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 | 3.46 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 235 km/h / 146 mph / 146 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 110.75 kW/ton / 150.58 bhp/ton / 150.58 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 9.20 s / 9.20 s / 9.20 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) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | Steering details | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | 10.80 m / 35.43 ft / 35.43 ft | |
| Suspension front | I.MS. | Suspension rear | I.MultiLi. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | disc | Brakes rear | disc, servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) |
| Brakes details | Braked area | ||
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear |
Technical specifications and performance data of Mercedes-Benz C 240
