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Mercedes-Benz C 280 Luxury Sedan

General information

ModelMercedes-Benz C 280 Luxury Sedan
Year2006
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating68.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2999 ccm (183.00 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving11.2 litres/100 km (21.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving10.2 litres/100 km (22.99 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving8.4 litres/100 km (28.00 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
Airbags6

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement2999 ccm (183.00 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
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid

Speed and acceleration

0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)7.4 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1294 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors2
Leg room front1070 mm (42.1 inches)
Passenger space2520 litres (666 gallons)
Cargo space345 litres (91 gallons)
Optional cargo space435 litres (115 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient1.0

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle12 m (456.7 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).
Front suspensionIndependent
Rear suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1785 kg (3,935.3 pounds)
Towing weight1500 kg (3,306.9 pounds)
Overall length4530 mm (178.3 inches)
Overall width1730 mm (68.1 inches)
Overall height1410 mm (55.5 inches)
Ground clearance170 mm (6.7 inches)
Wheelbase2720 mm (107.1 inches)
Fuel capacity62.0 litres (16.38 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new USD32990
CO2 emissions237.0 g/km
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