Mercedes-Benz C 280

General information
Model	Mercedes-Benz C 280
Year	1993
Category	Large/luxury cars
Rating	63 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars
Main features, safety and ecconomy
Engine size	2799 ccm (170.79 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving	14.4 litres/100 km (16.33 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving	8.6 litres/100 km (27.51 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving	9.5 litres/100 km (24.76 miles per gallon)
Seats	5
Drive	Rear wheels
Transmission	Manual, 5-speed
Engine and transmission
Engine location	Front, longitudinal
Displacement	2799 ccm (170.79 cubic inches)
Engine type	Inline, 6 cylinder
Max power	192.60 PS (142 kW or 190 HP) at 5500 Rev. per min.
Max torque	270.00 Nm (27.5 kgf-m or 199.2 ft.lbs) at 3750 Rev. per min.
Compression	10.0:1
Bore x stroke	90.0 x 73.5 mm (3.5 x 2.9 inches)
Fuel system	Injection
Cooling system	Liquid
Gearbox	Manual, 5-speed
Speed and acceleration
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)	9.0 seconds
0-60 miles	8.5 seconds
Power/weight ratio	0.1293 PS/kg
Exterior and interior
Chassis type	Sedan/saloon
Max no. of doors	4
Passenger space	4540 litres (1,199 gallons)
Steering, brakes and tires
Turn circle	11 m (421.3 inches)
Front brakes	Disks, 284 mm
Rear brakes	Disks, 258 mm
Brake details	Antiblocking system (ABS)
Dimensions and weight
Weight	1490 kg (3,284.9 pounds)
Overall length	4490 mm (176.8 inches)
Overall width	1730 mm (68.1 inches)
Overall height	1430 mm (56.3 inches)
Ground clearance	170 mm (6.7 inches)
Wheelbase	2700 mm (106.3 inches)
Fuel capacity	62.0 litres (16.38 gallons)
Other specifications
Country of origin	Germany