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2000 Mercedes-Benz C Class Base C 280 4DR Sedan

Base C 280 4dr Sedan

$35,950 MSRP
2.8l V-6 Sohc
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
6.9 sec

0-60 mph

15.5 sec

@ 88 mph

Horsepower • Torque
194 hp

Power

195 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
3,316 lbs

Rear-wheel Drive

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2000

Make:

Mercedes-Benz

Model:

C Class

Trim:

Base C 280 4DR Sedan

Style:

Base C 280 4dr Sedan

Base Price:

$35,950

Drive:

Rear-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

3,316 lbs

Length:

177.4 in.

Width:

67.7 in.

Height:

56.1 in.

Wheelbase:

105.9 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.32

MPG:

21 city / 27 hwy

Fuel:

16.4 gal. / 394 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

194 hp @ 5,800 rpm

Torque:

195 ft-lbs @ 3,000 rpm

Engine:

2.8l V-6 Sohc

Displacement:

2.8 liters

Compression Ratio:

10.00 to 1

Valves:

18

Engine Config:

Standard

Redline:

6,600 rpm

Dyno Chart

Power vs torque across the rev range

Performance

All times derived from MotorMatchup simulation using street surface.

Acceleration

0-60 mph (1ft):

6.9 sec

0-60 mph:

7.24 sec

0-100 mph:

20.17 sec

60-130 mph:

45.22 sec

Top Speed:

141 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

9.91 sec @ 69.5 mph

¼ mile:

15.54 sec @ 88 mph

½ mile:

24.58 sec @ 106.6 mph

1 mile:

40.19 sec @ 122.4 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P205/60HR15

Rear Tires:

P205/60HR15

Tire Compound:

All-seasons

Transmission:

5-speed Automatic

Final Drive:

3.07

Gear Ratios

1: 3.93

2: 2.41

3: 1.49

4: 1

5: 0.83

R: 3.1

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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