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Mercedes-Benz C 230 V6

General information

ModelMercedes-Benz C 230 V6
Year2005
CategoryStation wagons/estate cars
Rating60 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2597 ccm (158.47 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 98
Fuel mixed driving9.6 litres/100 km (24.50 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
Transmission6-speed automatic or 7-speed manual
Airbags6. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement2597 ccm (158.47 cubic inches)
Engine typeV6
Max power204.7 PS (151 kW or 202 HP) at 6200 Rev. per min.
Max torque245.00 Nm (25.0 kgf-m or 180.7 ft.lbs) at 2900 Rev. per min.
Compression11.2:1
Bore x stroke88.0 x 68.4 mm (3.5 x 2.7 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Cooling systemLiquid
Gearbox6-speed automatic or 7-speed manual

Speed and acceleration

Top speed245.0 km/h (152.2 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)8.3 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1390 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4220 litres (1,115 gallons)
Cargo space455 litres (120 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (425.2 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1475 kg (3,251.8 pounds)
Max weight with load2010 kg (4,431.3 pounds)
Towing weight1800 kg (3,968.3 pounds)
Overall length4530 mm (178.3 inches)
Overall width1730 mm (68.1 inches)
Overall height1430 mm (56.3 inches)
Wheelbase2720 mm (107.1 inches)
Fuel capacity62.0 litres (16.38 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
Aprox price as new EUR32268
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