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404 Technical data
Rims and Tires
Same size tires
ModelC 230
C 280
C 280 4MATIC
C 350
C 350 4MATICC 230 Sport
C 350 Sport
Rims (light alloy)7 J x 16 H27.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset1.22 in (31 mm)1.42 in (36 mm)
All-season tires1
1Radial-ply tires
205/55 R16 91H M+S -
Winter tires1,2
2Not available as factory equipment.
205/55 R16 91H M+S .225/45 R17 91H M+S .
or
225/45 R17 91H M+S .MOExtended
3
3Must be used in conjunction with Run Flat Indicator* only.
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405 Technical data
Rims and Tires
Mixed size tires
ModelC 230 Sport
C 350 Sport
Front axle:
Rims (light alloy)7.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset1.42 in (36 mm)
Summer tires1
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:
Rims8.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset1.18 in (30 mm)
Summer tires1,3
3Must not be used with snow chains.
245/40 R17 91W
or
245/40 R17 91W MOExtended
2
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406 Technical data
Rims and Tires
Minispare wheel
ModelC 230
C 280
C 280 4MATIC
C 350
C 350 4MATICC 230 Sport
C 350 Sport
Rim (steel)3.5 B x 16 H23.5 B x 17 H2
Wheel offset0.67 in (17 mm)0.67 in (17 mm)
Tire1
1Must not be used with snow chains.
T 125/90 R16 98MT 125/80 R17 99M
!Please compare the recommended tire in-
flation pressure for your vehicle with the tire in-
flation pressure on the yellow label located on
the spare wheel rim.
If the tire inflation pressure on the yellow label
on the spare wheel rim differs from the values
given in this Operator’s Manual, inflate the Minis-
pare wheel to the recommended tire inflation
pressure 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 pres-
sure of the road tires.
Inflate the Minispare wheel to approximately
61 psi (4.2 bar).
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408 Technical data
Main dimensions and weights
Main dimensions
Weights
ModelC 230
C 230 SportC 280
C 350C 280 4MATIC
C 350 4MATICC 350 Sport
Overall vehicle length178.4 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)77.8in (1977mm)77.8 in (1977 mm)77.8 in (1977 mm)
Overall vehicle height55.6in (1413mm)56.1 in (1 426 mm)56.3 in (1 429 mm)55.5 in (1 410 mm)
Wheelbase106.9 in (2 715 mm)106.9 in (2 715 mm)106.9 in (2 715 mm)106.9 in (2 715 mm)
Track, front59.3in (1505mm)59.3 in (1 505 mm)59.3 in (1 505 mm)59.3 in (1 505 mm)
Track, rear58.1in (1476mm)58.1 in (1 476 mm)58.1 in (1 476 mm)58.1 in (1 476 mm)
Roof load max.220 lb (100 kg)
Trunk load max.220 lb (100 kg)
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409 Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Capacities
Vehicle 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.
Warning!G
Comply with all valid regulations with
respect to handling, storing, and disposing
of service fluids. Otherwise you could
endanger persons or the environment.
Keep service fluids out of the reach of
children.
For health reasons, you should prevent
service fluids from coming into direct
contact with your eyes or any open wounds.
If a service fluid is swallowed, contact a
physician immediately.
ModelCapacityFuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Engine with oil filter8.5 US qt (8.0 l)Approved engine oils
Automatic transmissionC 230 (all models)
C280
C 350 (all models)
C2804MATIC
C3504MATIC9.0 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 transmissionC 230 Sport
C 350 Sport1.3 US qt (1.2 l)
1.6 US qt (1.5 l)MB Manual Transmission Oil
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410 Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
ModelCapacityFuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Rear axleC 230 (all models)
C 280 (all models)
C 350
C 350 Sport
C 350 4MATIC1.0 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 axleC 280 4MATIC
C 350 4MATIC0.5USqt (0.46l)Hypoid gear oil SAE 85 W 90
Transfer caseC 280 4MATIC
C 350 4MATICapprox. 0.62 US qt
(0.59 l)MB Transfer case fluid
Power steeringapprox. 1.1 US qt (1.0 l)MB Power Steering Fluid (Pentosin
CHF 11S)
Front wheel hubsapprox. 2.1oz (60g)
eachHigh temperature roller bearing grease
Brake system0.5 US qt (0.5 l)MB Brake Fluid (DOT 4+)
Cooling systemapprox. 7.8 US qt (7.4 l)MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/antifreeze
agent
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411 Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
ModelCapacityFuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Fuel tank
including
a reserve of16.4 US gal (62.0 l)
2.1 US gal (8.0 l)Premium unleaded gasoline:
Minimum Posted Octane 91
(Avg. of 96 RON/86 MON)
C 230/C 230 Sport:
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (identified by a label
reading Premium gasoline or E85 only!
on fuel filler flap):
Alternative fuel: Ethanol fuel (E85)
Air conditioning systemR-134a refrigerant and special PAG lubri-
cant oil (never R-12)
Windshield washer3.2 US qt (3.0 l)MB Windshield Washer Concentrate1
Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning system*6.4 US qt (6.0 l)
1Use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “MB SummerFit” and water for temperatures above freezing point or MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “MB SummerFit”
and commercially available premixed windshield washer solvent/antifreeze for temperatures below freezing point. Follow suggested mixing ratios (page 418).
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422 Index
COMAND* see separate COMAND
operating instructions
Combination switch 50, 113
Control system 121
Multifunction display 121
Multifunction steering wheel 122
Resetting to factory default 131
Control system menu 121
AUDIO 127
Menus overview 124
NAV* 129
Settings 131
Standard display 126
TEL* 146
Trip computer 144
Vehicle status
message memory 130
Control system submenus 123, 125
Convenience 143
Instrument cluster 134
Lighting 139
Time/Date 136
Vehicle 142Coolant 278, 416
Anticorrosion/antifreeze
quantity 416
Capacities 409, 410
Checking coolant level 273, 278
Messages in display 345–347
Temperature 270
Temperature gauge 25, 119
Corner-illuminating front fog lamps* 113
Replacing bulbs 368
Cruise control 227
Cruising range, fuel 415
Cup holder 239, 241
Curb weight 304D
Date display, setting 138
Daytime running lamp mode 111
Setting 139
Deep water see Standing water
Defogging windshield
Automatic climate control* 180
Climate control 170
Defrosting, Front
Automatic climate control* 179
Climate control 169
Defrosting, Rear 163
Delayed shut-off
Exterior lamps 141
Interior lighting 142
Department of Transportation see DOT
Difficulties
While driving 53
With starting 47
Digital clock see clock
Digital speedometer 126
Dimensions, vehicle 408
Direction of rotation (tires) 284