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Specs of Mercedes-Benz C-class T-modell (S202, facelift 1997) C 280 (197 Hp) 5G-TRONIC /1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000/

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz C-class T-modell (S202, facelift 1997) C 280 (197 Hp) 5G-TRONIC /Station wagon (estate) 1996 - 2000/

What is the body type of Mercedes-Benz C-class T-modell (S202, facelift 1997)?
Station wagon (estate), 5 Doors, 5 Seats
How environmentally friendly is Mercedes-Benz C-class C 280 (197 Hp) 5G-TRONIC?
Euro 2
How fast is 1996 C-class T-modell (S202, facelift 1997) C 280 (197 Hp) 5G-TRONIC?
226 km/h | 140 mph
0-100 km/h: 8.7 sec
0-60 mph: 8.3 sec
What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz C-class Station wagon (estate) 1996 C 280 (197 Hp) 5G-TRONIC?
197 Hp, 265 Nm
195 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz C-class Station wagon (estate) 1996 C 280 (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 (197 Hp) 5G-TRONIC?
6, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz C-class T-modell (S202, facelift 1997) Station wagon (estate) 1996 C 280 (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 Station wagon (estate)?
4516 mm
177.8 in.
What is the width of 1996 Mercedes-Benz C-class Station wagon (estate)?
1723 mm
67.83 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1996 Mercedes-Benz C-class T-modell (S202, facelift 1997) C 280 (197 Hp) 5G-TRONIC?
1480 kg
3263 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1996 Mercedes-Benz C-class T-modell (S202, facelift 1997) C 280 (197 Hp) 5G-TRONIC?
1970 kg
4343 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1996 Mercedes-Benz C-class Station wagon (estate)?
465 - 1510 l
16.4 - 53.3 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1996 Mercedes-Benz C-class T-modell (S202, facelift 1997) C 280 (197 Hp) 5G-TRONIC?
5, automatic transmission G-TRONIC

General information

Model
Modification (Engine)
C 280 (197 Hp) 5G-TRONIC
Start of production
November, 1996
End of production
November, 2000
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Station wagon (estate)
Seats
5
Doors
5
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
11.4 l/100 km 20.6 US mpg
24.8 UK mpg
8.8 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
6.7 l/100 km 35.1 US mpg
42.2 UK mpg
14.9 km/l
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
8.3 sec
Maximum speed
226 km/h 140 mph
Emission standard
Euro 2
Weight-to-power ratio
7.5 kg/Hp, 133.1 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
5.6 kg/Nm, 179.1 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
Coolant
9.5 l 10.04 US qt | 8.36 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1480 kg 3263 lbs.
Max. weight
1970 kg 4343 lbs.
Max load
490 kg 1080 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
465 l 16.4 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum
1510 l 53.3 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
62 l 16.38 US gal | 13.64 UK gal

Dimensions

Length
4516 mm 177.8 in.
Width
1723 mm 67.83 in.
Height
1460 mm 57.48 in.
Wheelbase
2690 mm 105.91 in.
Front track
1499 mm 59.02 in.
Rear (Back) track
1464 mm 57.64 in.

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
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
Wheel rim size
6.5J x 15