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

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Key specs

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

What is the body type of Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202, facelift 1997)?
Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel consumption and economy of Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202, facelift 1997) C 280 V6 (197 Hp) 5G-TRONIC?
10 l/100 km
23.5 US mpg
28.2 UK mpg
10 km/l
How environmentally friendly is Mercedes-Benz C-class C 280 V6 (197 Hp) 5G-TRONIC?
238 g/km CO2
Euro 3
How fast is 1996 C-class (W202, facelift 1997) C 280 V6 (197 Hp) 5G-TRONIC?
228 km/h | 142 mph
0-100 km/h: 8.5 sec
0-60 mph: 8.1 sec
What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz C-class Sedan 1996 C 280 V6 (197 Hp) 5G-TRONIC?
197 Hp, 265 Nm
195 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz C-class Sedan 1996 C 280 V6 (197 Hp) 5G-TRONIC?
2.8 l
2799 cm3
170.81 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1996 Mercedes-Benz C 280 V6 (197 Hp) 5G-TRONIC?
6, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202, facelift 1997) Sedan 1996 C 280 V6 (197 Hp) 5G-TRONIC?
Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1996 Mercedes-Benz C-class Sedan?
4516 mm
177.8 in.
What is the width of 1996 Mercedes-Benz C-class Sedan?
1723 mm
67.83 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1996 Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202, facelift 1997) C 280 V6 (197 Hp) 5G-TRONIC?
1430 kg
3153 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1996 Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202, facelift 1997) C 280 V6 (197 Hp) 5G-TRONIC?
1910 kg
4211 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1996 Mercedes-Benz C-class Sedan?
430 l
15.2 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1996 Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202, facelift 1997) C 280 V6 (197 Hp) 5G-TRONIC?
5, automatic transmission G-TRONIC
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General information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C-class
Generation
C-class (W202, facelift 1997)
Modification (Engine)
C 280 V6 (197 Hp) 5G-TRONIC
Start of production
November, 1996
End of production
May, 2000
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
14.6 l/100 km 16.1 US mpg
19.3 UK mpg
6.8 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
7.3 l/100 km 32.2 US mpg
38.7 UK mpg
13.7 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined
10 l/100 km 23.5 US mpg
28.2 UK mpg
10 km/l
CO2 emissions
238 g/km
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
8.1 sec
Maximum speed
228 km/h 142 mph
Emission standard
Euro 3
Weight-to-power ratio
7.3 kg/Hp, 137.8 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
5.4 kg/Nm, 185.3 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
197 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre
70.4 Hp/l
Torque
265 Nm @ 3000-4800 rpm. 195 lb.-ft. @ 3000-4800 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
M 112 E 28 / 112.920
Engine displacement
2799 cm3 170.81 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
6
Engine configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
89.9 mm 3.54 in.
Piston Stroke
73.5 mm 2.89 in.
Compression ratio
10:1
Number of valves per cylinder
3
Fuel injection system
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine oil capacity
8 l 8.45 US qt | 7.04 UK qt
Engine oil specification
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Coolant
9.5 l 10.04 US qt | 8.36 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1430 kg 3153 lbs.
Max. weight
1910 kg 4211 lbs.
Max load
480 kg 1058 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
430 l 15.2 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
62 l 16.38 US gal | 13.64 UK gal
Max. roof load
100 kg 220 lbs.
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)
1500 kg 3307 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes
715 kg 1576 lbs.

Dimensions

Length
4516 mm 177.8 in.
Width
1723 mm 67.83 in.
Height
1427 mm 56.18 in.
Wheelbase
2690 mm 105.91 in.
Front track
1499 mm 59.02 in.
Rear (Back) track
1464 mm 57.64 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd)
0.31
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)
10.74 m 35.24 ft.

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel
Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox
5 gears, automatic transmission G-TRONIC
Front suspension
Double wishbone, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link spring suspension with anti-roll bar
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type
Recirculating-ball steering
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tire size
195/65 R15; 205/60 R15
Wheel rim size
6.5J x 15; 7J x 15