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| What is the body type? | Station wagon (estate), 5 Doors, 5 Seats |
|---|---|
| How fast is the car? | 230 km/h 0-100 km/h: 8.5 sec |
| How much power? | 197 Hp, 265 Nm |
| What is the engine size? | l 2799 cm3 |
| How many cylinders? | 6, V-engine |
| How long is this vehicle? | 4516 mm |
| How wide is the vehicle? | 1723 mm |
| What is the curb weigh? | 1480 kg |
| What is the gross weigh? | 1970 kg |
| How many gears? | 5 |
| What type is the gearbox? | manual transmission |
| General information | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | C-class |
| Generation | C-class (S202 facelift 1997) |
| Modification (Engine) | C 280 (197 Hp) |
| Start of production | November, 1996 |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 5 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban | 12.5 l/100 km 18.82 US mpg 22.6 UK mpg |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban | 6.9 l/100 km 34.09 US mpg 40.94 UK mpg |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 8.5 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 8.5 sec |
| Maximum speed | 230 km/h |
| Emission standard | Euro 2 |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 7.5 kg/Hp, kg/Hp |
| Engine specs | |
| Power | 197 Hp @ 5800 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 70.4 Hp/l |
| Torque | 265 Nm @ 3000-4800 rpm. |
| Engine location | Front, Longitudinal |
| 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 |
| Engine oil capacity | 8 l |
| Space, Volume and weights | |
| Kerb Weight | 1480 kg |
| Max. weight | 1970 kg |
| Max load | 490 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity | 62 l |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4516 mm |
| Width | 1723 mm |
| Height | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2690 mm |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs | |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission) | 5 |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Independent, spring multi-link with stabilizer |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS |
| Steering type | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 195/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size | 6.5J x 15 |
