2006 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 C230 sport

C230
C230Sport
C280
C 280 4MATIC
C350
C 350 4MATIC
C350Sport

434 Technical dataRims and TiresSame size tiresModel
C230
1
C280
C2804MATIC
C350
C3504MATIC
1Canada only
C230 Sport
C350 Sport
Rims (light alloy)
7 J x 16 H2
7.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset
1.22 in (31 mm)
1.42 in (36 mm)
All-season tires
2
2Radial-ply tires
205/55 R16 91H M+S
-
Summer tires
2
-
-
Winter tires
2,3
3Not available as factory equipment.
205/55 R16 91H M+S .
225/45 R17 91H M+S .
or
225/45 R17 91H M+S .MOExtended
4
4Must be used in conjunction with Run Flat Indicator* only.

435 Technical data
Rims and Tires
Mixed size tiresModel
C230Sport
C350Sport
Front axle:
Rims (light alloy)
7.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset
1.42 in (36 mm)
Summer tires
1
1Radial-ply tires
225/45 R17 91W
or
225/45 R17 91W MOExtended
2
2Must be used in conjunction with Run Flat Indicator* only.Rear axle:Rims
8.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset
1.18 in (30 mm)
Summer tires
1,3
3Must not be used with snow chains.
245/40 R17 91W
or
245/40 R17 91W MOExtended
2

436 Technical dataRims and TiresMinispare wheelModel
C230
1
C280
C2804MATIC
C350
C3504MATIC
1Canada only
C230Sport
C350 Sport
Rim (steel)
3.5 B x 16 H2
3.5 B x 17 H2
Wheel offset
0.67 in (17 mm)
0.67 in (17 mm)
Tire
T 125/90 R16 98M
2
2Must not be used with snow chains.
T 125/80 R17 99M
2
!Please compare the recommended tire
inflation pressure for your vehicle with
the tire inflation pressure on the yellow
label located on the spare wheel rim.
If the tire inflation pressure on the yel-
low label on the spare wheel rim differs
from the values given in this Operator’s
Manual, inflate the Minispare wheel to
the recommended tire inflation pres-
sure given on the yellow label on the
spare wheel rim.
iPlease note that the tire inflation
pressure of the Minispare differs from
the tire inflation pressure of the road
tires.
Inflate the Minispare wheel to approxi-
mately 61 psi (4.2 bar).

438 Technical dataMain dimensionsModel
C230
C230Sport
C 280
C 350
C2804MATIC
C3504MATIC
C 350 Sport
Overall vehicle length
178.4 in (4 532 mm)
178.4 in (4 532 mm)
178.4 in (4 532 mm)
178.4 in (4 532 mm)
Overall vehicle width (exte-
rior rear view mirrors fold-
ed out)
77.8 in (1977 mm)
77.8 in (1977 mm)
77.8 in (1977 mm)
77.8 in (1977 mm)
Overall vehicle height
55.6 in (1 413 mm)
56.1 in (1 426 mm)
56.3 in (1 429 mm)
55.5 in (1 410 mm)
Wheelbase
106.9 in (2 715 mm)
106.9 in (2 715 mm)
106.9 in (2 715 mm)
106.9 in (2 715 mm)
Track, front
59.3 in (1 505 mm)
59.3 in (1 505 mm)
59.3 in (1 505 mm)
59.3 in (1 505 mm)
Track, rear
58.1 in (1 476 mm)
58.1 in (1 476 mm)
58.1 in (1 476 mm)
58.1 in (1 476 mm)

440 Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.CapacitiesVehicle components and their respective
lubricants must match. Therefore only use
products tested and approved by
Mercedes-Benz. Please refer to the Factory Approved
Service Products pamphlet, or inquire at
your Mercedes-Benz Center.
Model
Capacity
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Engine with oil filter
8.5 US qt (8.0 l)
Approved engine oils
Automatic transmission
C230 (all models)
C280
C350
C3504MATIC
C3504MATIC
9.0 US qt (8.5 l)
9.0 US qt (8.5 l)
9.0 US qt (8.5 l)
8.3 US qt (7.8 l)
8.3 US qt (7.8 l)
MB Automatic Transmission Fluid
Manual transmission
C230 (all models)
C350
1.3 US qt (1.2 l)
1.6 US qt (1.5 l)
MB Manual Transmission Oil
Rear axle
C230 (all models)
C280 (all models)
C350
C350Sport
C3504MATIC
1.0 US qt (1.0 l)
1.2 US qt (1.1 l)
1.2 US qt (1.1 l)
1.2 US qt (1.1 l)
1.0 US qt (1.0 l)
Hypoid gear oil SAE 85 W 90
Front axle
C2804MATIC
C3504MATIC
0.5USqt (0.46l)
Hypoid gear oil SAE 85 W 90
Transfer case
C2804MATIC
C3504MATIC
approx. 0.62 US qt
(0.59 l)
MB Transfer case fluid