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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202, facelift 1997) C 280 V6 (197 Hp) 5G-TRONIC 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202, facelift 1997) C 280 V6 (197 Hp) 5G-TRONIC 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
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General information

Name

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202, facelift 1997) C 280 V6 (197 Hp) 5G-TRONIC 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000

Brand

Mercedes-Benz
Model

C-class
Generation

C-class (W202, facelift 1997)
Year of production

1996

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

4

Body type

Sedan
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

C 280 V6 (197 Hp) 5G-TRONIC

Power

197 Hp @ 5800 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

265 Nm @ 3000-4800 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

CO2 emissions (g/km)

238 g/km

Emission standard

Euro 3

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

14.6 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

7.3 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

10 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

8.5 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

228 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
197 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre
70.4 Hp/l
Torque
265 Nm @ 3000-4800 rpm.
Engine displacement
2799 cm3
Number of cylinders
6
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder bore
89.9 mm
Piston stroke
73.5 mm
Compression ratio
10
Number of valves per cylinder
3
Fuel system
Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
SOHC

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1430 kg

Max weight (kg)

1910 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

62 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

430 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4516 mm

Width (mm)

1723 mm

Height (mm)

1427 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2690 mm

Front track (mm)

1499 mm

Rear track (mm)

1464 mm

Minimum turning circle turning diameter (mm)

10.74 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

Transmission type

automatic

Front suspension system

Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer

Rear suspension system

Independent, spring multi-link with stabilizer

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Front tires size

195/65 R15; 205/60 R15

Rear tires size

195/65 R15; 205/60 R15

Wheel rims size

6.5J x 15; 7J x 15

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