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Mercedes-Benz C 280

General information

ModelMercedes-Benz C 280
Year2007
CategoryStation wagons/estate cars
Rating60 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2996 ccm (182.82 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel mixed driving9.4 litres/100 km (25.02 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
Transmission6-speed automatic or 7-speed manual
Airbags6. Front airbags. Side airbags.

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 torque300.00 Nm (30.6 kgf-m or 221.3 ft.lbs) at 2500 Rev. per min.
Compression11.3:1
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder3
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
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)7.3 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1486 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors4
Passenger space5780 litres (1,527 gallons)
Cargo space475 litres (125 gallons)
Optional cargo space475 litres (125 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).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1555 kg (3,428.2 pounds)
Max weight with load2040 kg (4,497.4 pounds)
Towing weight1500 kg (3,306.9 pounds)
Overall length4570 mm (179.9 inches)
Overall width1780 mm (70.1 inches)
Overall height1450 mm (57.1 inches)
Wheelbase2770 mm (109.1 inches)
Fuel capacity62.0 litres (16.38 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new EUR35670
CO2 emissions237.0 g/km
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