Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203, facelift 2004) C 280 V6 (231 Hp) 7G-TRONIC | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203, facelift 2004) C 280 V6 (231 Hp) 7G-TRONIC /Sedan 2005 - 2007/

What is the body type of Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203, facelift 2004)?

Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats

What is the fuel consumption and economy of Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203, facelift 2004) C 280 V6 (231 Hp) 7G-TRONIC?

9.4-9.7 l/100 km
25 - 24.2 US mpg
30.1 - 29.1 UK mpg
10.6 - 10.3 km/l

How environmentally friendly is Mercedes-Benz C-class C 280 V6 (231 Hp) 7G-TRONIC?

225-232 g/km CO₂
Euro 4

How fast is 2005 C-class (W203, facelift 2004) C 280 V6 (231 Hp) 7G-TRONIC?

250 km/h | 155 mph
0-100 km/h: 7.2 sec
0-60 mph: 6.8 sec

What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz C-class Sedan 2005 C 280 V6 (231 Hp) 7G-TRONIC?

231 Hp, 300 Nm
221 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz C-class Sedan 2005 C 280 V6 (231 Hp) 7G-TRONIC?

3.0 l
2996 cm³
182.83 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 2005 Mercedes-Benz C 280 V6 (231 Hp) 7G-TRONIC?

6, V-engine

What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203, facelift 2004) Sedan 2005 C 280 V6 (231 Hp) 7G-TRONIC?

Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

What is the length of 2005 Mercedes-Benz C-class Sedan?

4526 mm
178.19 in.

What is the width of 2005 Mercedes-Benz C-class Sedan?

1728 mm
68.03 in.

What is the kerb weight of 2005 Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203, facelift 2004) C 280 V6 (231 Hp) 7G-TRONIC?

1480 kg
3263 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 2005 Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203, facelift 2004) C 280 V6 (231 Hp) 7G-TRONIC?

2015 kg
4442 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 2005 Mercedes-Benz C-class Sedan?

455 l
16.1 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 2005 Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203, facelift 2004) C 280 V6 (231 Hp) 7G-TRONIC?

7, automatic transmission

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General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

C-class

Generation

C-class (W203, facelift 2004)

Modification (Engine)

C 280 V6 (231 Hp) 7G-TRONIC

Start of production

June, 2005

End of production

March, 2007

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (NEDC)

13.3-13.6 l/100 km 17.7 - 17.3 US mpg
21.2 - 20.8 UK mpg
7.5 - 7.4 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (NEDC)

7.2-7.5 l/100 km 32.7 - 31.4 US mpg
39.2 - 37.7 UK mpg
13.9 - 13.3 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (NEDC)

9.4-9.7 l/100 km 25 - 24.2 US mpg
30.1 - 29.1 UK mpg
10.6 - 10.3 km/l

CO₂ emissions (NEDC)

225-232 g/km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

7.2 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

7.2 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

6.8 sec

Maximum speed

250 km/h, Electronically limited 155 mph

Emission standard

Euro 4

Weight-to-power ratio

6.4 kg/Hp, 156.1 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

4.9 kg/Nm, 202.7 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

231 Hp @ 6000 rpm.

Power per litre

77.1 Hp/l

Torque

300 Nm @ 2500-5000 rpm. 221 lb.-ft. @ 2500-5000 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M 272.940

Engine displacement

2996 cm³ 182.83 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

88 mm 3.46 in.

Piston Stroke

82.1 mm 3.23 in.

Compression ratio

11.3:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

8 l 8.45 US qt | 7.04 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

7 l 7.4 US qt | 6.16 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1480 kg 3263 lbs.

Max. weight

2015 kg 4442 lbs.

Max load

535 kg 1179 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

455 l 16.1 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%)

1800 kg 3968 lbs.

Permitted trailer load without brakes

750 kg 1653 lbs.

Dimensions

Length

4526 mm 178.19 in.

Width

1728 mm 68.03 in.

Width including mirrors

1980 mm 77.95 in.

Height

1426 mm 56.14 in.

Wheelbase

2715 mm 106.89 in.

Front track

1505 mm 59.25 in.

Rear (Back) track

1476 mm 58.11 in.

Front overhang

755 mm 29.72 in.

Rear overhang

1056 mm 41.57 in.

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.27

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

10.76 m 35.3 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

7 gears, automatic transmission

Front suspension

Independent, McPherson type, Anti-roll bar

Rear suspension

Independent multi-link suspension, Anti-roll bar

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tire size

205/55 R 16

Wheel rim size

7 J x 16 H 2

Specs of Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203, facelift 2004) C 280 V6 (231 Hp) 7G-TRONIC /2005, 2006, 2007/