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Brand
Series
Model
Generation
Modification
C 280 V6 (197 Hp)
Body Type
Sedan
Start of production
1996, Nov
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
2799 cm³ 170.81 cu. In.
Power
197 hp (at 5800 rpm)
Torque
265 Nm (at 3000 rpm) 195.45 lb. ft (at 3000 rpm)
Drive Axle
Rear wheel drive
Top Speed
232 km/h 144 mph
Gearbox type
Manual
Number of Gears
5
Kerb weight
1430 kg 3152.6 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
Economy
- Urban
14.8
l/100 km
15.89
US mpg
19.09
UK mpg
- Extra urban
7.4
l/100 km
31.78
US mpg
38.17
UK mpg
- Combined
10.1
l/100 km
23.29
US mpg
27.97
UK mpg
Emission standard
Euro 3
Overall emissions
241 g/km
Speed
- Top speed
232 km/h 144 mph
Acceleration
0 - 100 km/h
8.3 sec
0 - 60 mph
7.9 sec
Drag coefficient (Cd)
0.31
Engine Model
M 112 E 28 / 112.920
Powertrain
ICE
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel system
MPI
Engine Location
Front, Longitudinal
Turbine
none
Engine displacement
2799 cm³ 170.81 cu. In.
Power
197 hp (at 5800 rpm)
Torque
265 Nm (at 3000 rpm) 195.45 lb. ft (at 3000 rpm)
Number of cylinders
6
Valves per cylinder
3
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
89.9 mm 3.54 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
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
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
Kerb weight
1430 kg 3152.6 lbs
Max. weight
1910 kg 4210.8 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
715 kg 1576.3 lbs
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