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Mercedes-Benz C 280 Luxury Sedan

General information

ModelMercedes-Benz C 280 Luxury Sedan
Year2007
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating59.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2996 ccm (182.82 cubic inches)
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel city driving10.8 litres/100 km (21.70 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving10.0 litres/100 km (23.64 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving8.6 litres/100 km (27.51 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
Valves per cylinder4
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 7-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed250.0 km/h (155.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)7.4 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1863 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 space340 litres (90 gallons)
Optional cargo space1995 litres (527 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringPower assisted steering
Turn circle12 m (456.7 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).
Front suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1240 kg (2,733.7 pounds)
Max weight with load1569 kg (3,459.1 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 USD33440
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