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1997 C 240 V6 (170 Hp)

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, performance specs, dimensions

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Series

C-class

Model

C 240

Modification

C 240 V6 (170 Hp)

Body Type

Sedan

Start of production

1997, Jan

End of production

2000, May

Emission standard

Euro 3

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

62 l 16.38 US gal
13.64 UK gal

Engine displacement

2398 cm³ 146.33 cu. In.

Power

170 hp (at 5900 rpm)

Torque

225 Nm (at 3000 rpm) 165.95 lb. ft (at 3000 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

218 km/h 135 mph

Gearbox type

Manual

Number of Gears

5

Kerb weight

1420 kg 3130.6 lbs

Length

4516 mm 177.8 in

Width

1723 mm 67.83 in

Doors

4

Seats

5

Wheel rims

6.5J x 15; 7J x 15

FULL SPECS

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Urban

14.3 l/100 km 16.45 US mpg
19.75 UK mpg

- Extra urban

7.5 l/100 km 31.36 US mpg
37.66 UK mpg

- Combined

10 l/100 km 23.52 US mpg
28.25 UK mpg

CO2 Emissions

Emission standard

Euro 3

Overall emissions

239 g/km

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

218 km/h 135 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

9.3 sec

0 - 60 mph

8.8 sec

Drag coefficient (Cd)

0.31

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

M 112 E 24 / 112.910

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

MPI

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

2398 cm³ 146.33 cu. In.

Power

170 hp (at 5900 rpm)

Torque

225 Nm (at 3000 rpm) 165.95 lb. ft (at 3000 rpm)

Number of cylinders

6

Valves per cylinder

3

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

83.2 mm 3.28 in

Piston Stroke

73.5 mm 2.89 in

Compression ratio

10

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

8 l 8.48 US qt
7.04 UK qt

Coolant

9.5 l 10.07 US qt
8.36 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

high Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

4516 mm 177.8 in

Width

1723 mm 67.83 in

Height

1427 mm 56.18 in

Wheelbase

2690 mm 105.91 in

Front track

1499 mm 59.02 in

Rear (Back) track

1464 mm 57.64 in

Turning diameter

10.74 m 35.24 ft

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

5

Brakes

- Front

Ventilated discs

- Rear

Disc

Assisting system

ABS

Steering type

Cone worm with recirculation balls

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Suspension

- Front

Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer

- Rear

Independent multi-link spring suspension with stabilizer

Tire size

- Front

195/65 R15; 205/60 R15

Wheel rims

6.5J x 15; 7J x 15

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1420 kg 3130.6 lbs

Max. weight

1900 kg 4188.8 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

430 l 15.19 cu ft

- Max. roof load

480 kg 1058.2 lbs

Max. trailer load with brakes

- 12%

1500 kg 3306.9 lbs

Max. trailer load w/out brakes

710 kg 1565.3 lbs

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202, facelift 1997) C 240 V6 (170 Hp) is made in 1997 1998 1999 2000