Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202, facelift 1997) C 280 V6 (197 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202, facelift 1997) C 280 V6 (197 Hp) /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)?

10.1 l/100 km
23.3 US mpg
28 UK mpg
9.9 km/l

How environmentally friendly is Mercedes-Benz C-class C 280 V6 (197 Hp)?

241 g/km CO₂
Euro 3

How fast is 1996 C-class (W202, facelift 1997) C 280 V6 (197 Hp)?

232 km/h | 144 mph
0-100 km/h: 8.3 sec
0-60 mph: 7.9 sec

What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz C-class Sedan 1996 C 280 V6 (197 Hp)?

197 Hp, 265 Nm
195 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz C-class Sedan 1996 C 280 V6 (197 Hp)?

2.8 l
2799 cm³
170.81 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1996 Mercedes-Benz C 280 V6 (197 Hp)?

6, V-engine

What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202, facelift 1997) Sedan 1996 C 280 V6 (197 Hp)?

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)?

1430 kg
3153 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1996 Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202, facelift 1997) C 280 V6 (197 Hp)?

1910 kg
4211 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1996 Mercedes-Benz C-class Sedan?

430 l
15.2 cu. ft.

What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 1996 Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202, facelift 1997) C 280 V6 (197 Hp)?

5, manual transmission

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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)

Start of production

November, 1996 year

End of production

May, 2000 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

14.8 l/100 km 15.9 US mpg
19.1 UK mpg
6.8 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

7.4 l/100 km 31.8 US mpg
38.2 UK mpg
13.5 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

10.1 l/100 km 23.3 US mpg
28 UK mpg
9.9 km/l

CO₂ emissions

241 g/km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

8.3 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

8.3 sec

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

7.9 sec

Maximum speed

232 km/h 144 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

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

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

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 (C_d)

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, manual transmission

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

Cone worm with recirculation balls

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tires size

195/65 R15; 205/60 R15

Wheel rims size

6.5J x 15; 7J x 15

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