Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203, facelift 2004) C 280 (231 Hp) Technical specifications and fuel economy

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203, facelift 2004) C 280 (231 Hp) has a urban fuel consumption of 13.7 l/100 km | 17.2 mpg US | 20.6 mpg UK extra urban fuel consumption of 6.9 l/100 km | 34.1 mpg US | 40.9 mpg UK Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203, facelift 2004) C 280 (231 Hp) accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.3 sec. The maximum speed is 250 , Electronically limited km/h.

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203, facelift 2004) C 280 (231 Hp) Technical information

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203, facelift 2004) C 280 (231 Hp) General information
Brand : Mercedes-Benz
Model : C-class
Generation : C-class (W203, facelift 2004)
Engine / modification : C 280 (231 Hp)
Production start : 2005 year
Production end : 2007 year
Coupe type : Sedan
Num. of Doors : 4
Num. of seats : 5
Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203, facelift 2004) C 280 (231 Hp) Fuel economy (consumption)
Fuel consumption / economy - urban : 13.7 l/100 km | 17.2 mpg US | 20.6 mpg UK
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban : 6.9 l/100 km | 34.1 mpg US | 40.9 mpg UK
Fuel consumption / economy - combined :
Fuel Type : Petrol (Gasoline)
Drag coefficient : 0.26-0.27
Fuel tank volume : 62 l | 16.4 US gallons | 13.6 UK gallons
Emission standard : Euro 4
Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203, facelift 2004) C 280 (231 Hp) Performance
Power : 231 hp | 170 kW
Max power in : 6000 rpm.
Maximum speed : 250 , Electronically limited km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h : 7.3 sec
Torque : 300 Nm @ 2500-5000 rpm.
Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203, facelift 2004) C 280 (231 Hp) Engine
Model Engine : M 272.940
Engine position : Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement : 2996 cm3
Engine oil capacity : 8.0 l
Coolant : 7.0 l
Fuel System : Multi-point injection
Position of cylinders : V engine
Valvetrain : DOHC
Number of cylinders : 6
Number of valves per cylinder : 4
Compression ratio : 11.3
Piston Stroke : 82.1 mm
Cylinder Bore : 88 mm
Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203, facelift 2004) C 280 (231 Hp) Transmission
Wheel Drive : Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission) : -
Number of Gears (manual transmission) : 6
Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203, facelift 2004) C 280 (231 Hp) Chassis
Length : 4526 mm | 178.2 in
Width : 1728 mm | 68.0 in
Width including mirrors : 1980 mm | 78.0 in
Height : 1426 mm | 56.1 in
Wheelbase : 2715 mm | 106.9 in
Front track : 1505 mm | 59.3 in
Rear (Back) track : 1476 mm | 58.1 in
Front overhang : 755 mm
Rear overhang : 1056 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk) : 455 l
Front suspension : The depreciated rack
Rear suspension : Transverse stabilizer
Max weight : 2015 kg | 4442 lbs
Front brakes : Ventilated discs
Rear brakes : Disc
Kerb Weight : 1460 kg | 3219 lbs
ABS : yes
Steering type : Steering rack and pinion
Power steering : Hydraulic Steering
Max. roof load : 100 kg
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) : 10.76 m
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) : 1800 kg
Permitted trailer load without brakes : 750 kg
Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203, facelift 2004) C 280 (231 Hp) Tyres / Wheels
Tire size : 205/55 R 16
Wheel rims size : 7 J x 16 H 2

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