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Mercedes C-Class C280 3.0 AT Luxury Equipment — Third Generation

Longer trips ask different questions of a car than short local runs, and owners of the Mercedes C-Class C280 3.0 AT Luxury tend to think first about the hours spent aboard.

3 generation · Sedan

2007–2011

C280 3.0 AT

Gasoline · Automatic · RWD

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Performance & powertrain

Top speed
?

The highest speed a vehicle can sustain under manufacturer test conditions. Some cars are electronically limited below their mechanical potential. Glossary entry

246 km/h
Engine type
Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic
Type of boost
?

A turbocharger or supercharger compresses the air entering the engine so a smaller engine can produce more power. Naturally aspirated engines draw air without a compressor. Glossary entry

No
Type of drive
?

Which wheels receive power: front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. All-wheel drive can send power to every wheel for extra traction. Glossary entry

RWD
Bore and stroke
?

The diameter of a cylinder (bore) and the distance the piston travels inside it (stroke). Together they determine the displacement of the engine. Glossary entry

88 × 82.1 mm
Engine capacity
?

The total volume swept by all pistons inside the cylinders, usually stated in cubic centimetres or litres. Larger displacement often means more power but higher consumption. Glossary entry

2996 cm³
Engine location
Front, longitudinal
Number of gears
?

How many fixed forward ratios a gearbox offers. More gears can improve economy and refinement; continuously variable transmissions have no fixed steps. Glossary entry

7
Maximum power
?

A unit of engine or motor output. One metric horsepower is about 0.735 kilowatts. Peak power is normally reached at high engine speed. Glossary entry

231 hp
Maximum power, kw
?

A unit of engine or motor output. One metric horsepower is about 0.735 kilowatts. Peak power is normally reached at high engine speed. Glossary entry

170 kW
Compression ratio
?

The ratio between the largest and smallest volume of a cylinder as the piston moves. Higher ratios improve efficiency but may require higher-octane fuel. Glossary entry

11.3
Maximum power rpm
6000 rpm
Maximum torque N⋅m
300 N⋅m
Maximum torque rpm
2500 rpm
Acceleration to 100
?

The time a vehicle needs to reach 100 km/h from a standstill, a common shorthand for overall performance. Glossary entry

7.2 s
Engine power system
Distributed injection (multi-point)
Number of cylinders
6
Valves per cylinder
?

The number of intake and exhaust valves in each cylinder. Four valves per cylinder is common and helps the engine breathe at higher speeds. Glossary entry

4
Cylinder arrangement
V-shaped
Maximum power ICE
Not provided
Maximum power ICE
Not provided

Energy & emissions

ECO class
Euro 4
Battery power
Not provided
Fuel grade
95
Mild Hybrid
?

A car with a small electric motor and battery that assist the combustion engine and recover braking energy but cannot drive on electricity alone. Glossary entry

Not provided
Battery type
Not provided
CO2 emissions
?

The amount of carbon dioxide released per kilometre under a standardised test. Lower figures usually go hand in hand with lower fuel consumption. Glossary entry

219 g/km
Full charge home
Not provided
Power consumption
Not provided
Fuel tank capacity
66 l
Full public charging time
Not provided
Driving range, maximum
?

The distance an electric or plug-in vehicle can travel on a full charge under a stated test cycle. Temperature, speed and load change the real result. Glossary entry

Not provided
Driving range, minimum
?

The distance an electric or plug-in vehicle can travel on a full charge under a stated test cycle. Temperature, speed and load change the real result. Glossary entry

Not provided
Fuel consumption city
13.5 l
Average consumption
9.4 l
Fuel consumption highway
7.1 l

Dimensions & body

Doors number
4
Number of seats
5
Width
1770 mm
Height
1447 mm
Length
4581 mm
Body type
Sedan
Wheelbase
?

The distance between the centres of the front and rear wheels. A longer wheelbase usually gives more cabin space and a calmer ride; a shorter one helps agility and parking. Glossary entry

2760 mm
U-turn diameter
Not provided
Depth of the ford to be crossed
Not provided
Body style
Sedan
Rear track width
?

The distance between the centres of the two wheels on the same axle. A wider track generally improves stability in corners. Glossary entry

1552 mm
Trunk volume max
Not provided
Trunk volume min
475 l
Front track width
?

The distance between the centres of the two wheels on the same axle. A wider track generally improves stability in corners. Glossary entry

1549 mm
Max weight
2060 kg
Curb weight
?

The weight of the vehicle with all standard equipment and fluids but without passengers or cargo. Glossary entry

1500 kg
Ground clearance, maximum
?

The gap between the lowest point of the underbody and the road. More clearance helps on rough roads and steep driveway ramps. Glossary entry

Not provided
Ground clearance, minimum
?

The gap between the lowest point of the underbody and the road. More clearance helps on rough roads and steep driveway ramps. Glossary entry

150 mm

Identity & configuration

Body code
W204
Vehicle class
D
Body designation
W204
Right-hand drive
No

Additional specifications

Stop
2011-02-28
Start
2007-03-01
Wheel size
Not provided
Rear brakes
Disc
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear suspension
Independent, spring
Front suspension
Independent, spring

Trim equipment

Dimensions & body

Number of seats
5

Additional specifications

Driver Assistance Systems
Anti-lock braking system (ABS), Electronic stability program (ESP), Emergency brake assist (BAS, EBD, EBA)
Stop
2011-02-28
View
Fog lamp, Light sensor
Start
2007-12-01
Airbags
Driver's airbag, Passenger airbag, Side front airbags, Window airbags (curtains)
Isofix
Isofix for the back row
Material
Alloy
Comfort
On-board computer, Power mirrors, Multifunction steering wheel
Exterior
Metallic
Interior
Folding rear seat, Sports front seats, Sunroof, Power window
Safety
Tire pressure sensors
Sound
Audio system
Diameter
R17 ″
Multimedia
Bluetooth
Cruise control
Cruise control
Power steering
Power steering
Air conditioner
Single-zone climate control
Steering wheel adjustment
Steering wheel height adjustment, Steering wheel reach adjustment
Anti theft system
Keyless central locking, Immobilizer
Seat trim
Artificial leather seats
Power seat adjustment
Front seat adjustment

Not provided means the source has no value. Zero remains zero. Units are shown as supplied; range test cycles are only stated when known.

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Comfort and Convenience

Preferred cabin temperature varies widely. Some passengers are content in cool air while others find the same setting chilly, which is why a shared journey usually involves quiet negotiation over the climate controls.

Safety and Driver Assistance

Time spent before departure checking mirror alignment and reading the instrument panel builds a clear picture of what the car is reporting. Familiar controls are easier to use without looking away from the road.

Multimedia and Connectivity

Calls on the move are best handled hands-free, so it helps to know in advance whether the car supports this and by what method. Music and charging raise separate questions, answered by different equipment.