Light a Candle

Car-Catalogue » Mercedes-Benz » Mercedes-Benz C 280

Mercedes-Benz C 280 Elegance Automatic

General information

ModelMercedes-Benz C 280 Elegance Automatic
Year2007
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating61 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
Fuel mixed driving9.4 litres/100 km (25.02 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 power231.7 PS (170 kW or 229 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min.
Max torque300.00 Nm (30.6 kgf-m or 221.3 ft.lbs) at 2500 Rev. per min.
Compression11.1:1
Bore x stroke88.0 x 82.1 mm (3.5 x 3.2 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
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)7.0 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1415 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4220 litres (1,115 gallons)
Cargo space430 litres (114 gallons)
Optional cargo space430 litres (114 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient1.0

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system, Electronic brake distribution, Automatic stabilisation control

Dimensions and weight

Weight1640 kg (3,615.6 pounds)
Max weight with load2115 kg (4,662.8 pounds)
Towing weight1900 kg (4,188.8 pounds)
Overall length4530 mm (178.3 inches)
Overall width1430 mm (56.3 inches)
Overall height1730 mm (68.1 inches)
Wheelbase2720 mm (107.1 inches)
Fuel capacity62.0 litres (16.38 gallons)

Other specifications

CO2 emissions317.0 g/km
Light a Candle