This C280 MT (231 hp) engine was fitted in the W203/S203/CL203 [Restyling] Estate (5-door), which was produced by Mercedes-Benz from 2004 to 2007. In addition to this engine, 28 other engines were also available for this body — their technical data and fuel economy are accessible by clicking the body name at the top of the page.
| City fuel consumption per 100 km | 13.8litre |
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| Highway fuel consumption per 100 km | 7.4litre |
| Mixed fuel consumption per 100 km | 9.7litre |
| Fuel tank capacity | 62litre |
| Cruising range | from 450 to 840km |
| Fuel | 95 RON |
| Emission standard | EURO IV |
| Top speed | 248km/h |
| Acceleration (0–100 km/h) | 7.4second |
| Displacement | 2996cm3 |
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| Engine power | 231bhp |
| RPM at max power | to 6 000RPM |
| Maximum torque | 300Nm |
| RPM at max torque | 2500up to 5 000 RPM |
| Engine type | Gasoline |
| Cylinder layout | V-type |
| Injection type | Multi-point injection |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Bore | 88mm |
| Stroke | 82.1mm |
| Gearbox | Manual |
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| Number of gears | 6 |
| Drive wheels | Rear-wheel drive |
| Turning circle | 10.76m |
| Seats | 5 |
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| Length | 4541mm |
| Width | 1728mm |
| Height | 1466mm |
| Wheelbase | 2715mm |
| Front track | 1505mm |
| Rear track | 1476mm |
| Kerb weight | 1585kg |
| Gross weight | 2110kg |
| Displacement | 525kg |
| Min. boot capacity | 470litre |
| Max. boot capacity | 1354litre |
| Permitted road-train weight | 3910kg |
| Body type | Estate |
| Ground clearance | 150mm |
| Front suspension | Independent, Lever, Dampers, Spring, Stabilizer bar |
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| Rear suspension | Independent, Multi wishbone, Spring, Stabilizer bar |
| Front brakes | Ventilated disc |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| City | 16.6 litres / 100km |
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| Highway | 8.9 litres / 100km |
| Average | 11.6 litres / 100km |
Estimated from official figures. Actual consumption varies by driving style and conditions.