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2005 C 280 V6 (231 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 (231 Hp)

Body Type

Station wagon (estate)

Start of production

2005, June

End of production

2007, May

Emission standard

Euro 4

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

62 l 16.38 US gal
13.64 UK gal

Engine displacement

2996 cm³ 182.83 cu. In.

Power

231 hp (at 6000 rpm)

Torque

300 Nm (at 2500 rpm) 221.27 lb. ft (at 2500 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

248 km/h 154 mph

Gearbox type

Manual

Number of Gears

6

Kerb weight

1510 kg 3329 lbs

Length

4541 mm 178.78 in

Width

1728 mm 68.03 in

Doors

5

Seats

5

Wheel rims

7 J x 16 H 2

FULL SPECS

FUEL CONSUMPTION

NEDC

- Urban

13.8 - 14.1 l/100 km 17.04 - 16.68 US mpg
20.47 - 20.03 UK mpg

- Extra urban

7.4 - 7.7 l/100 km 31.78 - 30.55 US mpg
38.17 - 36.69 UK mpg

- Combined

9.7 - 10 l/100 km 24.25 - 23.52 US mpg
29.12 - 28.25 UK mpg

CO2 Emissions

Emission standard

Euro 4

NEDC

232 - 239 g/km

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

248 km/h 154 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

7.5 sec

0 - 60 mph

7.1 sec

Drag coefficient (Cd)

0.31

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

M 272.940

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

MPI

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

2996 cm³ 182.83 cu. In.

Power

231 hp (at 6000 rpm)

Torque

300 Nm (at 2500 rpm) 221.27 lb. ft (at 2500 rpm)

Number of cylinders

6

Valves per cylinder

4

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

88 mm 3.46 in

Piston Stroke

82.1 mm 3.23 in

Compression ratio

11.3

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

8 l 8.48 US qt
7.04 UK qt

Coolant

7 l 7.42 US qt
6.16 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

high Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

4541 mm 178.78 in

Width

1728 mm 68.03 in

Width including mirrors

1980 mm 77.95 in

Height

1466 mm 57.72 in

Wheelbase

2715 mm 106.89 in

Front track

1505 mm 59.25 in

Rear (Back) track

1476 mm 58.11 in

Front overhang

755 mm 29.72 in

Rear overhang

1071 mm 42.17 in

Turning diameter

10.76 m 35.3 ft

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

6

Brakes

- Front

Ventilated discs

- Rear

Disc

Assisting system

ABS

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Suspension

- Front

Independent type McPherson, Transverse stabilizer

- Rear

Independent multi-link suspension, Transverse stabilizer

Tire size

- Front

205/55 R 16 V

Wheel rims

7 J x 16 H 2

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1510 kg 3329 lbs

Max. weight

2110 kg 4651.8 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

470 l 16.6 cu ft

- Max. (seats down)

1384 l 48.88 cu ft

- Max. roof load

600 kg 1322.8 lbs

Max. trailer load with brakes

- 12%

1800 kg 3968.3 lbs

Max. trailer load w/out brakes

750 kg 1653.5 lbs

MODEL REVIEW
Mercedes-Benz C-class T-modell (S203, facelift 2004) C 280 V6 (231 Hp) is made in 2005 2006 2007