Mercedes-Benz C 280 Automatic 1996 specs
General information
| Model: | Mercedes-Benz C 280 Automatic |
| Year: | 1996 |
| Category: | Large/luxury cars |
| Manufacturer: | Mercedes-Benz |
| Seats: | 5 |
Engine and transmission
| Engine type: | Inline, 6 cylinder |
| Engine location: | Front, longitudinal |
| Displacement: | 2799 ccm |
| Max power: | 192.6 PS (142 kW) at 5500 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque: | 270 Nm at 3750 Rev. per min. |
| Compression: | 10:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 90.9 x 88.4 mm (3.6 x 3.5 inches) |
| Fuel system: | Injection |
| Cooling system: | Liquid |
| Gearbox: | Automatic, 5-speed |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
| Fuel city driving: | 14.4 litres/100 km (16.33 miles per gallon) |
| Fuel mixed driving: | 8.6 litres/100 km (27.35 miles per gallon) |
| Fuel highway driving: | 9.5 litres/100 km (24.76 miles per gallon) |
| Drive: | Rear wheels |
Speed and acceleration
| Top speed: | 222 km/h (137.9 mph) |
| 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph): | 8.5 seconds |
| Power/weight ratio: | 0.094 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
| Chassis type: | Sedan/saloon |
| Max no. of doors: | 4 |
| Passenger space: | 4540 litres (1200 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires
| Front brakes: | Disks, 284 mm |
| Rear brakes: | Disks, 258 mm |
| Brake details: | Antiblocking system |
| Front tire dimensions: | 195/65-R15 |
| Rear tire dimensions: | 195/65-R15 |
| Turn circle: | 11 m (433.1 inches) |
Dimensions and weight
| Weight: | 2050 kg (4519.5 pounds) |
| Overall length: | 4490 mm (176.8 inches) |
| Overall width: | 1730 mm (68.1 inches) |
| Overall height: | 1430 mm (56.3 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 2700 mm (106.3 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: | 62 litres (16.38 gallons) |
| Ground clearance: | 170 mm (6.7 inches) |






















