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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203, facelift 2004) C 280 V6 (231 Hp) 2005, 2006, 2007
Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203, facelift 2004) C 280 V6 (231 Hp) 2005, 2006, 2007
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General information

Name

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203, facelift 2004) C 280 V6 (231 Hp) 2005, 2006, 2007

Brand

Mercedes-Benz
Model

C-class
Generation

C-class (W203, facelift 2004)
Year of production

2005

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

4

Body type

Sedan
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

C 280 V6 (231 Hp)

Power

231 Hp @ 6000 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

300 Nm @ 2500-5000 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

CO2 emissions (g/km)

225-232 g/km

Emission standard

Euro 4

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

13.7-14.0 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

6.9-7.2 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

9.4-9.7 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

7.3 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

250 km/h, Electronically limited

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
231 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre
77.1 Hp/l
Torque
300 Nm @ 2500-5000 rpm.
Engine displacement
2996 cm3
Number of cylinders
6
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder bore
88 mm
Piston stroke
82.1 mm
Compression ratio
11.3
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Fuel system
Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
DOHC

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1460 kg

Max weight (kg)

2015 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

62 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

455 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4526 mm

Width (mm)

1728 mm

Height (mm)

1426 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2715 mm

Front track (mm)

1505 mm

Rear track (mm)

1476 mm

Minimum turning circle turning diameter (mm)

10.76 m

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Front suspension system

Independent type McPherson, Transverse stabilizer

Rear suspension system

Independent multi-link suspension, Transverse stabilizer

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Front tires size

205/55 R 16

Rear tires size

205/55 R 16

Wheel rims size

7 J x 16 H 2

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