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| What is the body type? | Station wagon (estate), 5 Doors, 5 Seats |
|---|---|
| How fast is the car? | 188 km/h 0-100 km/h: 12.8 sec |
| How much power? | 147 Hp, 237 Nm |
| What is the engine size? | l 2996 cm3 |
| How many cylinders? | 6, Inline |
| How long is this vehicle? | 4765 mm |
| How wide is the vehicle? | 1740 mm |
| What is the curb weigh? | 1710 kg |
| What is the gross weigh? | 2310 kg |
| How many gears? | 4 |
| What type is the gearbox? | automatic transmission |
| General information | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 280 |
| Generation | 280 (facelift 1989) |
| Modification (Engine) | 300 TD Turbo (147 Hp) 4MATIC Automatic |
| Start of production | September, 1989 |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 5 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban | 10.2 l/100 km 23.06 US mpg 27.69 UK mpg |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban | 7.5 l/100 km 31.36 US mpg 37.66 UK mpg |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 12.8 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 12.8 sec |
| Maximum speed | 188 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 11.6 kg/Hp kg/Hp |
| Engine specs | |
| Power | 147 Hp @ 4600 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 49.1 Hp/l |
| Torque | 237 Nm @ 2400 rpm. |
| Engine location | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine displacement | 2996 cm3 |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Position of cylinders | Inline |
| Cylinder Bore | 87 mm |
| Piston Stroke | 84 mm |
| Compression ratio | 22 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Fuel System | Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI) |
| Engine oil capacity | 7.5 l |
| Space, Volume and weights | |
| Kerb Weight | 1710 kg |
| Max. weight | 2310 kg |
| Max load | 600 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity | 72 l |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4765 mm |
| Width | 1740 mm |
| Height | 1497 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2800 mm |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs | |
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission) | 4 |
| Front suspension | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Multi-link independent |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS |
| Steering type | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | Front wheel tires: 195/65 R15 Rear wheel tires: 195/65 |
| Wheel rims size | Front wheel rims: 6.5J x 15 Rear wheel rims: 6.5J x 15 |
