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Mercedes-Benz C 300

General information

ModelMercedes-Benz C 300
Year2008
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating59 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2996 ccm (182.82 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel city driving13.1 litres/100 km (18.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving11.2 litres/100 km (21.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving9.4 litres/100 km (25.00 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 7-speed
Airbags6. 0

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement2996 ccm (182.82 cubic inches)
Engine typeV6
Max power231.00 PS (170 kW or 228 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min.
Max torque299.68 Nm (30.6 kgf-m or 221.0 ft.lbs) at 2700 Rev. per min.
Fuel systemInjection. Sequentially electronic fuel injection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
GearboxAutomatic, 7-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.2072 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Leg room front1070 mm (42.1 inches)
Passenger space2492 litres (658 gallons)
Cargo space340 litres (90 gallons)
Optional cargo space1995 litres (527 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient1.0

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control
Turn circle12 m (460.6 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system

Dimensions and weight

Weight1115 kg (2,458.2 pounds)
Max weight with load1615 kg (3,560.5 pounds)
Towing weight1585 kg (3,494.3 pounds)
Overall length4640 mm (182.7 inches)
Overall width1780 mm (70.1 inches)
Overall height1450 mm (57.1 inches)
Ground clearance120 mm (4.7 inches)
Wheelbase2770 mm (109.1 inches)
Fuel capacity66.0 litres (17.44 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new USD32940
CO2 emissions187.0 g/km
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