Type
4/5S SAL
Number of doors
4
Wheelbase
2760 mm 108.7 in
Track: Front
1541 mm 60.7 in
Track: Rear
1544 mm 60.8 in
Length
4581 mm 180.4 in
Width
1770 mm 69.7 in
Height
1444 mm 56.9 in
Length:wheelbase ratio
1.66
Kerb weight
1555 kg 3428 lb
Fuel capacity
66 litres 14.5 UK Gal 17.4 US Gal
Drag coefficient
0.270
Frontal area
2.17 m2
Cx
0.59
Bore
88.00 mm
Cylinders
V-6
Displacement
3 litre2996 cc(182.827 cu in)
Sump
Wet sumped
Compression ratio
11.30:1
Fuel system
EFi
Maximum power
231.2 PS (228.0 bhp) (170 kW)@ 6000 rpm
Specific output
76.1 bhp/litre1.25 bhp/cu in
Maximum torque
300.0 Nm (221 ft?�·lb) (30.6 kgm)@ 2500-5000 rpm
bmep
1258.3 kPa (182.5 psi)
Specific torque
100.13 Nm/litre
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz
Coolant
Water
Bore/stroke ratio
1.07
Unitary capacity
499.33 cc/cylinder
Aspiration
Normal
Compressor type
N/A
Intercooler
None
Catalytic converter
Y
0-100 km/h
7.20 s
Top speed
244 km/h (152 mph)
Fuel consumption
13.3/6.9/9.2 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
CO2 Emissions
219.0 g/km
Power-to-weight
146.62 bhp/ton
Engine location
Front
Engine alignment
Longitudinal
Drive
RWD
Steering
rack & pinion PAS
Suspension
front I.3Li.CS.ARB.
Wheels: Front
7J x 16
Wheels: Rear
7J x 16
Tyres: Front
205/55 R 16
Tyres: Rear
205/55 R 16
Brakes F/R
VeDi/Di-S-ABS
Brake ∅: Front
295 mm
Brake ∅: Rear
300 mm
Transmission
7A
Top gear ratio
0.73
Final drive ratio
3.07
RAC rating
28.8
Model family
W 204
year
2007
The Mercedes-Benz C 280 Automatic is classed as a Large / Luxury Cars by the majority of its drivers.