2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 3.0L Luxury specs & colors

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Key specs

Color options

Interior

Grigio Scuro

Ash

Onyx

Packages

Specifications

EPA Classification Compact

Front Wheel Size 17 x 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size 17 x 7.5 in
Spare Wheel Size Compact in
Front Wheel Material Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material Steel

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) N/A

Engine Type Gas/Ethanol V6
Displacement 3.0L/183
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 228 @ 6000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 221 @ 2700 - 5000

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy 25 MPG
Cruising Range - City 313.20 mi
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City 18 MPG
Fuel Economy Est-Combined N/A MPG
Cruising Range - Hwy 435.00 mi
EPA MPG Equivalent - City N/A
EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy N/A
EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined N/A
Estimated Battery Range N/A mi

Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Trans Type 7
Trans Description Cont. Automatic
Trans Description Cont. Again Not Available
First Gear Ratio (:1) 4.38
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.86
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.92
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.37
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.82
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.42 (R2 2.23)
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.07
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) 0.73

Suspension Type - Front Independent
Suspension Type - Rear Independent
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) 3-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) 5-Arm Multi-link

Brake Type Power
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line) N/A
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 11.6 x 1.26 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 11.8 x 0.86 in
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) Not Available

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx 17.4 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx N/A gal

Steering Type Rack & Pinion Steering
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 2.5
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb 35.6 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall N/A ft

Front Tire Size P225/45R17
Rear Tire Size P225/45R17
Spare Tire Size Compact

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. Not Available lbs

Base Curb Weight 3560 lbs

Passenger Capacity 5
Passenger Volume 89.0 ft³
Front Head Room 37.1 in
Front Leg Room 41.7 in
Front Shoulder Room 54.7 in
Front Hip Room N/A in
Second Head Room 36.9 in
Second Leg Room 33.4 in
Second Shoulder Room 55.1 in
Second Hip Room N/A in
Wheelbase 108.7 in
Length, Overall 182.3 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors 69.7 in
Height, Overall 56.9 in
Track Width, Front N/A in
Track Width, Rear N/A in
Min Ground Clearance N/A in
Liftover Height N/A in
Trunk Volume 12.4 ft³

Rear 3-point seat belts w/outboard emergency tensioning device, outboard belt force limiter, outboard automatic height adjustment Standard
Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors Standard
Automatic dual-zone climate control-inc: dust & pollen filters, tunnel mode w/1-touch closing of all windows, sun sensor Standard
Front/rear stabilizer bar Standard
Temporary spare tire w/steel wheel Standard
Front side-impact airbags Standard
Cruise control Standard
City 13/hwy 19 (3.0L FFV engine/7-speed auto trans) Standard
Multi-function display in instrument cluster-inc: trip computer, exterior temp gauge, oil level check, digital speedometer, audio status, reminder & malfunction messages, driver-programmable settings Standard
Rear seat heating ducts Standard
Electronic stability program (ESP) Standard
Leather-trimmed steering wheel w/multi-function controls Standard
Polished chrome exhaust tips Standard
Mercedes-Benz Maintenance System display Standard
Independent 5-arm multi-link rear suspension-inc: separate coil springs, gas-pressurized shock absorbers Optional
Child safety rear door locks Standard
Front passenger Occupant Classification System (OCS) Standard
Emergency interior trunk release handle Standard
Pwr windows w/1-touch express up/down Standard
Vehicle-speed-sensitive pwr rack & pinion steering Standard
Programmable daytime running lamps w/auto override Standard
Auxiliary pwr outlet Standard
MB-Tex upholstery Standard
Independent 3-link front suspension-inc: coil springs over gas-pressurized shock absorbers, anti-dive geometry Optional
Front/rear crumple zones Standard
Pwr ventilated front/rear disc brakes Optional
Pwr heated mirrors Standard
Electronic stability program (ESP) Standard
SmartKey infrared remote-inc: trunk open, panic alarm, fuel-filler door, selective unlock, programmable auto-lock Standard
4-wheel anti-lock disc brake system (ABS) w/brake assist Standard
Glovebox auxiliary audio input jacks Standard
17" x 7.5" 5-dual-spoke aluminum wheels Optional
Leather-trimmed shift knob Optional
4-wheel anti-lock disc brake system (ABS) w/brake assist Standard
P225/45R17 all-season performance tires Optional
Engine immobilizer Standard
Rear wheel drive Standard
Halogen headlamps w/selectable light-sensing Standard
Front/rear side curtain airbags Standard
5" central controller display w/retractable cover Standard
7-speed automatic transmission w/Touch Shift Optional
Instrumentation-inc: fuel & coolant temp gauge, clock, Touch Shift & mode selection display, tachometer Optional
AM/FM/Weatherband radio w/CD-player-inc: MP3 capability, (8) speakers, Bluetooth interface for hands-free phone Standard
Front halogen fog lamps Standard
3-point driver & front passenger shoulder belts-inc: height adjustment, emergency tensioning device, adaptive belt force limiter Standard
Pwr tilt/slide tinted glass sunroof w/1-touch express open/close Standard
Burl walnut trim Optional
8-way pwr front bucket seats-inc: adjustable lumbar, active head restraints Standard
Single rear red fog lamp Standard
3.0L DOHC 24-valve V6 engine Standard
4-way tilt/telescopic steering wheel Standard
Outboard rear universal lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH) Standard
Steering wheel audio controls Standard
Driver & front passenger dual-stage air bags w/front passenger adaptive feature Standard
Alarm system Standard
Front/rear floormats Standard
Night security illumination Standard
Front/rear reading lamps Standard
Programmable daytime running lamps w/auto override Standard
Front/rear cupholders Standard
Rear window defroster w/auto-shutoff based on time, driving speed & exterior temp Standard
Tire pressure monitoring system Standard
City 18/hwy 25 (3.0L engine/7-speed auto trans) Standard

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