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1996 C 280 V6 (197 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 280

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

FUEL CONSUMPTION

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

CO2 Emissions

Emission standard

Euro 3

Overall emissions

241 g/km

PERFORMANCE

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 SPECIFICATION

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

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

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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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202, facelift 1997) C 280 V6 (197 Hp) is made in 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000