2006 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 technical data

428 Technical dataIdentification labels1Certification label
(includes Paintwork code)2Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)3Vacuum line routing diagram label
4Engine number (engraved on engine)
5VIN, visible (lower edge of windshield)
6Emission control information label,
includes both federal and California
certification exhaust emission
standards
iWhen ordering parts, please specify
vehicle identification and engine
numbers.

429 Technical data
Layout of poly-V-belt drive
Layout of poly-V-belt drive
All models1Idler pulley
2Idler pulley
3Automatic belt tensioner
4Power steering pump
5Air conditioning compressor
6Crankshaft
7Coolant pump
8Generator (alternator)

430 Technical dataEngineModel
C 230 (203.052)
1
C 230 Sport (203.052)
1
1The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the corresponding data of all special bodies and special equipment.
C 280 (203.054)
1
C 280 4MATIC (203.092)
1
Engine
272
272
Mode of operation
4-stroke engine, gasoline injection
4-stroke engine, gasoline injection
No. of cylinders
6
6
Bore
3.46 in (88.00 mm)
3.46 in (88.00 mm)
Stroke
2.69 in (68.40 mm)
3.23 in (82.10 mm)
Total piston displacement
152.3 cu in (2 496 cm
3)
182.8 cu in (2 996 cm
3)
Compression ratio
11.2:1
11.1:1
Output acc.
to SAE J 1349
201 hp/6 200 rpm
2
(150 kW/6 200 rpm)
2Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.
228 hp/6 000 rpm
2
(170 kW/6 000 rpm)
Maximum torque acc.
to SAE J 1349
181 lb-ft/2 700 – 5 000 rpm
(245 Nm/2 700 – 5 000 rpm)
221lb-ft/2700–5000rpm
(300 Nm/2 700 – 5 000 rpm)
Maximum engine speed
6500 rpm
6500 rpm
Firing order
1-4-3-6-2-5
1-4-3-6-2-5
Poly-V-belt
2404 mm
2404 mm

431 Technical data
Engine
Model
C 350 (203.056)
1
C 350 Sport (203.056)
1
C 350 4MATIC (203.087)
1
Engine
272
Mode of operation
4-stroke engine, gasoline injection
No. of cylinders
6
Bore
3.65 in (92.90 mm)
Stroke
3.38 in (86.00 mm)
Total piston displacement
213.5 cu in (3 498 cm
3)
Compression ratio
10.5:1
Output acc.
to SAE J 1349
268 hp/6 000 rpm
2
(200 kW/6 000 rpm)
Maximum torque acc.
to SAE J 1349
258 lb-ft/3 000 rpm
(350 Nm/3 000 rpm)
Maximum engine speed
6700 rpm
Firing order
1-4-3-6-2-5
Poly-V-belt
2404 mm
1The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the
corresponding data of all special bodies and special equipment.2Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.

432 Technical dataRims and Tires
!
Only use tires which have been tested
and approved for your vehicle by
Mercedes-Benz. Tires approved by
Mercedes-Benz are developed to pro-
vide best possible performance in con-
junction with the driving safety
systems on your vehicle such as ABS or
ESP
®. Tires specially developed for
your vehicle and tested and approved
by Mercedes-Benz can be identified by
finding the following on the tire’s side-
wall:


MO = M
ercedes-Benz O
riginal
equipment tires


MOE = M
ercedes-Benz O
riginal
E
xtended (tires with limited run-flat
characteristics) original equipment
tires
Using tires other than those approved
by Mercedes-Benz may result in dam-
age that is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
iFor information on driving with
MOExtended tires, see
“MOExtendedsystem*” (
page 411).
!Using tires other than those approved
by Mercedes-Benz can have detrimen-
tal effects, such as

poor handling characteristics


increased noise


increased fuel consumption
Moreover, tires and rims not approved
by Mercedes-Benz may, under load,
exhibit dimensional variations and dif-
ferent tire deformation characteristics
that could cause them to come into
contact with the vehicle body or axle
parts. Damage to the tires or the vehi-
cle may be the result.
iFurther information on tires and rims is
available at any authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. A placard with
the recommended tire inflation
pressures is located on the driver’s
door B-pillar. Some vehicles may have
supplemental tire inflation pressure
information for driving at high speeds
(page 315) or for vehicle loads less
than the maximum loaded vehicle
condition (
page 315). If such infor-
mation is provided, it can be found on
the placard located on the inside of the
fuel filler flap. The tire inflation pres-
sure should be checked regularly and
should only be adjusted on cold tires.
Follow tire manufacturer’s mainte-
nance recommendation included with
vehicle.

433 Technical data
Rims and Tires
iThe following pages also list the ap-
proved wheel rim and tire sizes for
equipping your vehicles with winter
tires. Winter tires are not available as
standard or optional factory equip-
ment, but can be purchased from an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Depending on vehicle model and the
standard or optional factory-equipped
wheel rim/tire configuration on your
vehicle (Appearance Package, Sport
Package etc.), equipping your vehicle
with winter tires approved for your ve-
hicle model may also require the pur-
chase of two or four wheel rims of the
recommended size for use with these
winter tires. See an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center for more infor-
mation.

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