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2005 Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203, facelift 2004) C 280 V6 (231 Hp)

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz C-class Sedan 2005, 2006, 2007

What is the body type, Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203, facelift 2004)?Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel economy, Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203, facelift 2004) C 280 V6 (231 Hp)?9.4-9.7 l/100 km
25.02 - 24.25 US mpg
30.05 - 29.12 UK mpg
10.64 - 10.31 km/l
How ECO is the car, Mercedes-Benz C-class C 280 V6 (231 Hp)?225-232 g/km CO2
Euro 4
How fast is the car, 2005 C-class (W203, facelift 2004) C 280 V6 (231 Hp)?250 km/h | 155.34 mph
0-100 km/h: 7.3 sec
0-60 mph: 6.9 sec
How much power, Mercedes-Benz C-class Sedan 2005 C 280 V6 (231 Hp)?231 Hp, 300 Nm
221.27 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Mercedes-Benz C-class Sedan 2005 C 280 V6 (231 Hp)?3.0 l
2996 cm3
182.83 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C 280 V6 (231 Hp)?6, V-engine
What is the drivetrain, Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203, facelift 2004) Sedan 2005 C 280 V6 (231 Hp)?Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C-class Sedan?4526 mm
178.19 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C-class Sedan?1728 mm
68.03 in.
What is the curb weight, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203, facelift 2004) C 280 V6 (231 Hp)?1460 kg
3218.75 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203, facelift 2004) C 280 V6 (231 Hp)?2015 kg
4442.31 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C-class Sedan?455 l
16.07 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203, facelift 2004) C 280 V6 (231 Hp)?6, manual transmission

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203, facelift 2004) C 280 V6 (231 Hp) 2005, 2006, 2007 Specs

General information
BrandMercedes-Benz
Model C-class
Generation C-class (W203, facelift 2004)
Modification (Engine) C 280 V6 (231 Hp)
Start of production June, 2005 year
End of production March, 2007 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (NEDC) 13.7-14.0 l/100 km 17.17 - 16.8 US mpg
20.62 - 20.18 UK mpg
7.3 - 7.14 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (NEDC) 6.9-7.2 l/100 km 34.09 - 32.67 US mpg
40.94 - 39.23 UK mpg
14.49 - 13.89 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (NEDC) 9.4-9.7 l/100 km 25.02 - 24.25 US mpg
30.05 - 29.12 UK mpg
10.64 - 10.31 km/l
CO2 emissions (NEDC)225-232 g/km
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 6.9 sec
Maximum speed 250 km/h, Electronically limited 155.34 mph
Emission standard Euro 4
Weight-to-power ratio 6.3 kg/Hp, 158.2 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 4.9 kg/Nm, 205.5 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 231 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre 77.1 Hp/l
Torque 300 Nm @ 2500-5000 rpm. 221.27 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 6
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 4
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 Log in to see.Log in to see.
Coolant 7 l 7.4 US qt | 6.16 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1460 kg 3218.75 lbs.
Max. weight 2015 kg 4442.31 lbs.
Max load 555 kg 1223.57 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 455 l 16.07 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 62 l 16.38 US gal | 13.64 UK gal
Max. roof load 100 kg 220.46 lbs.
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) 1800 kg 3968.32 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes 750 kg 1653.47 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 (Cd) 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 6 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension Independent type McPherson, Transverse stabilizer
Rear suspension Independent multi-link suspension, Transverse stabilizer
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDisc
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 205/55 R 16
Wheel rims size7 J x 16 H 2