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Mercedes-Benz C 300 Luxury

General information

ModelMercedes-Benz C 300 Luxury
Year2009
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating58.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2994 ccm (182.69 cubic inches)
Fuel typeDiesel
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

Displacement2994 ccm (182.69 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.
Compression10.7:1
Bore x stroke92.9 x 86.0 mm (3.7 x 3.4 inches)
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 ratio0.0816 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors2
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

Turn circle12 m (460.6 inches)
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS)
Front suspensionIndependent
Rear suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight2830 kg (6,239.1 pounds)
Towing weight1800 kg (3,968.3 pounds)
Overall length4640 mm (182.7 inches)
Overall width1780 mm (70.1 inches)
Overall height1440 mm (56.7 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 USD34690
CO2 emissions237.0 g/km
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