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Brand
Series
Model
Generation
Modification
C 280 (193 Hp)
Body Type
Sedan
Start of production
1993, May
End of production
1997, July
Emission standard
Euro 2
Powertrain
ICE
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank capacity
62
l
16.38
US gal
13.64
UK gal
Engine displacement
2799 cm³ 170.81 cu. In.
Power
193 hp (at 5500 rpm)
Torque
270 Nm (at 3750 rpm) 199.14 lb. ft (at 3750 rpm)
Drive Axle
Rear wheel drive
Top Speed
230 km/h 143 mph
Gearbox type
Manual
Number of Gears
5
Kerb weight
1490 kg 3284.9 lbs
Length
4487 mm 176.65 in
Width
1720 mm 67.72 in
Doors
4
Seats
5
Wheel rims
6.5J x 15; 7J x 15
FULL SPECS
Economy
- Urban
14.4
l/100 km
16.33
US mpg
19.62
UK mpg
- Extra urban
7.8
l/100 km
30.15
US mpg
36.22
UK mpg
Emission standard
Euro 2
Speed
- Top speed
230 km/h 143 mph
Acceleration
0 - 100 km/h
9 sec
0 - 60 mph
8.6 sec
Drag coefficient (Cd)
0.31
Engine Model
M 104 E 28 / 104.941
Powertrain
ICE
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel system
MPI
Engine Location
Front, Longitudinal
Turbine
none
Engine displacement
2799 cm³ 170.81 cu. In.
Power
193 hp (at 5500 rpm)
Torque
270 Nm (at 3750 rpm) 199.14 lb. ft (at 3750 rpm)
Number of cylinders
6
Valves per cylinder
4
Position of cylinders
Inline
Cylinder Bore
89.9 mm 3.54 in
Piston Stroke
73.5 mm 2.89 in
Compression ratio
10
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine oil capacity
7
l
7.42
US qt
6.16
UK qt
Coolant
10
l
10.6
US qt
8.8
UK qt
Length
4487 mm 176.65 in
Width
1720 mm 67.72 in
Height
1427 - 1427 mm 56.18 - 56.18 in
Wheelbase
2690 mm 105.91 in
Front track
1493 - 1505 mm 58.78 - 59.25 in
Rear (Back) track
1464 - 1469 mm 57.64 - 57.83 in
Turning diameter
10.74 m 35.24 ft
Drive Axle
Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears
5
Brakes
- Front
Ventilated discs
- Rear
Disc
Assisting system
ABS
Steering type
Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension
- Front
Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer
- Rear
Independent multi-link spring suspension with stabilizer
Tire size
- Front
195/65 R15; 205/60 R15
Wheel rims
6.5J x 15; 7J x 15
Kerb weight
1490 kg 3284.9 lbs
Max. weight
1970 kg 4343.1 lbs
Luggage capacity
- Min. (seats up)
430 l 15.19 cu ft
- Max. roof load
480 kg 1058.2 lbs