Mercedes-Benz C-class C 280 V6 • 197 HP
Sedan5-speed manualRear Wheel Drive1996-2000
197 HP
Power
8.3 sec
0-100 km/h
232 km/h
Top Speed
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Type
Basic Information
Body TypeSedan
Doors4
Seats5
Fuel TypePetrol (Gasoline)
PowertrainInternal Combustion Engine
Performance
0-100 km/h8.3 sec
0-60 mph7.9 sec
Top Speed232 km/h
Powertrain
Power197 HP @ 5800 rpm
Torque265 Nm @ 3000-4800 rpm
Engine
Displacement2799 cc
Engine CodeM 112 E 28 / 112.920
Engine LayoutFront, Longitudinal
Cylinders6
ConfigurationV-engine
CompressionCompression Ratio10:1
AspirationNaturally aspirated engine
Valves/CylValves per Cylinder3
BoreCylinder Bore89.9 mm
StrokePiston Stroke73.5 mm
ValvetrainSOHC
Fuel InjectionMulti-port manifold injection
Oil Capacity8 L
Coolant Cap.Coolant Capacity9.5 L
Suspension & Chassis
Suspension
Front Susp.Front SuspensionDouble wishbone, Transverse stabilizer
Rear Susp.Rear SuspensionIndependent multi-link spring suspension with stabilizer
Brakes
Front BrakesVentilated discs
Rear BrakesDisc
Steering & Wheels
SteeringSteering TypeRecirculating ball
Power SteeringHydraulic Steering
TiresTires Size195/65 R15; 205/60 R15
Wheel Rims6.5J x 15; 7J x 15
Assist SystemsAssisting SystemsABS
Dimensions & Weight
Dimensions
Length4516 mm
Width1723 mm
Height1427 mm
Wheelbase2690 mm
Front Track1499 mm
Rear Track1464 mm
Turning Circle10.74 m
Drag Coeff.Drag Coefficient0.31 Cd
Weight & Capacity
Curb Weight1430 kg
Max Weight1910 kg
TrunkTrunk Capacity430 L
Roof LoadMax Roof Load100 kg
Fuel Consumption & Emissions
Consumption
City14.8 L/100km
Highway7.4 L/100km
Combined10.1 L/100km
Emissions
CO₂241 g/km
Emission Std.Emission StandardEuro 3
Fuel Tank & Alternatives
Fuel Tank62 L
US MPG23 mpg
UK MPG28 mpg
km per Liter10 km/L
Transmission & Drivetrain
TypeTransmission Type5-speed manual
Gears5
Drive Config.Drive ConfigurationRear Wheel Drive
Additional Specs
Trailer (unbraked)Trailer (without brakes)715 kg
Trailer (12%)Trailer (12% grade)1500 kg
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