2011 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS COUPE suspension

Permanent SPEEDTRONIC
You can use the on-board computer to limit
the speed permanently to avalue between
160 km/h (e.g. for driving on winter tyres)
and the maximum speed ( Ypage 225).
Shortly before the store dspeed is reached, it
appears in the multifunction display.
Permanent SPEEDTRONIC remains active,
even if variable SPEEDTRONIC is deactivated.
You cannot exceed the stored limit speed,
even if you depress the accelerator pedal
beyond the pressure point (kickdown). Dynamic handling package with
sports mode
General notes The most important part of the dynamic han-
dling package with sports mode is the adjust-
able suspension system. This automatically
controls and adapts the suspension to the
respective driving situation.
The calibration of the suspension depends
on:
R
your driving style
R the road surface conditions
R your individual selection; see the following
description
If your vehicle is equipped with automatic
transmission, the dynamic handling package
with sports mode also includes steering
wheel gearshift paddles (Y page 148) with a
manual drive program (Y page 150). Example: position of dynamic handling package
with sports mode button
X
Start the engine.
Sports tuning The firmer setting of the suspension tuning in
sports mode ensures even better contact
with the road. Select this mode when employ-
ing a sporty driving style, e.g. on winding
country roads.
Your selection remains stored until you
switch off the engine.
X
Press button ;.
Indicator lamp :lights up. Sports suspen-
sion tuning is selected. Depending on the
engine output, the accelerator pedal is
more responsive. On vehicles with auto-
matic transmission, drive program Sis
selected.
Comfort tuning In comfort mode, the driving characteristics
of your vehicle are more comfortable. Select
this mode if you prefer a more comfortable
driving style, but also when driving fast on
straight roads, e.g. motorways.
X Press button ;.
Indicator lamp :goes out. Comfortable
suspension tuning is selected. On vehicles
with automatic transmission ,drive pro-
gram Eis selected. 176
Driving systemsDriving and parking

Wheel and tyre combinations
Please bear the following in mind
! For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz rec-
ommends that you only use tyres and
wheels which have been approved by
Mercedes-Benz specifically for you rvehi-
cle.
These tyres have been specially adapted
for use with the control systems, such as
ABS or ESP ®
, and are marked as follows:
R MO =Mercedes-BenzO riginal
R MOE =Mercedes-BenzO riginal Extended
(tyres with run-flat characteristics)
R MO1 =Mercedes-BenzO riginal (only cer-
tain AMG tyres)
Mercedes-Benz Original Extended tyres
may only be used on wheels that have been
specifically approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Only use tyres, wheels or accessories tes-
ted and approved by Mercedes-Benz. Cer-
tain characteristics, e.g. handling, vehicle
noise emissions or fuel consumption, may
otherwise be adversely affected. In addi-
tion, when driving with aload, tyre dimen-
sion variations could cause the tyres to
come into contact with the bodywork and
axle components.T his could result in dam-
age to the tyres or the vehicle.
Mercedes-Ben zaccepts no liability for
damage resulting from the use of tyres,
wheels or accessories othe rthan those tes-
ted and approved.
Further information about tyres, wheels
and approved combinations can be
obtained from any Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre.
! Retreaded tyres are neither tested nor
recommended by Mercedes-Benz, since
previous damage cannot always be detec-
ted on retreaded tyres. As a result,
Mercedes-Ben zcannot guarantee vehicle
safety if retreaded tyres are fitted. Do not fit used tyres if you have no information
about their previous usage.
! Large wheels :the lower the section width
for a certain wheel size, the lower the ride
comfort is on poor road surfaces. Roll com-
fort and suspension comfort are reduced
and the risk of damage to the wheels and
tyres as a result of driving over obstacles
increases.
i You will find a table of tyre pressures on
the inside of your vehicle's fuel filler flap.
For further information on tyre pressure,
see (Y page 339).
i Notes on the vehicle equipment –always
fit the vehicle:
R with tyres of the same size on a given axle
(left/right)
R with the same type of tyres at a given
time (summer tyres, winter tyres,
MOExtended tyres)
i Overview of abbreviations used in the fol-
lowing tyre tables:
R BA: both axles
R FA: front axle
R RA: rear axle
In the following table, the wheel/tyre combi-
nations are allocated to the vehicle models
through variants, e.g. V1, V2 etc.: V1
C 180
15 V2
C 220 CDI
15 V3
C 250
15
, C 250 CDI 15 V4
C 350
15 V5 C 63 AMG
15
BlueEFFICIENCY Wheel and tyre combinations
345Wheels and tyres Z

http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com
.You can
also consult a Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre.
! Always use a suitable coolant mixture,
even in countries where high temperatures
prevail.
Otherwise, the cooling system will not be
sufficiently protected from corrosion, and
the boiling point will be too low.
If antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor is present in
the correc tconcentration, the boiling point of
the coolant will be around 130 †.
The antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor concentra-
tion in the engine cooling system should:
R be at least 50%. This will protec tthe engine
cooling system against freezing down to
around -37 †.
R not exceed 55% (antifreeze protection
down to -45 †); otherwise, heat will not be
dissipated as effectively.
If the vehicle has lost coolant, top it up with
equal amounts of water and antifreeze/cor-
rosion inhibitor. Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends an antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor
which has been approved for Mercedes-Benz.
! The engine cooling system is filled with
coolant that must be renewed after 15
years, or after 250,000 km at the latest. Vehicle data
Vehicle data, C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Vehicle dimensions
Vehicle length
(ECE)
4590 mm
Vehicle width
including exterior
mirrors
1997 mm Vehicle dimensions
Vehicle width with-
out exterior mir-
rors
1770 mm
Vehicle height
31 1406 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle weight
32 Unladen weight (in
accordance with
EC Directive), man-
ual transmission
Unladen weight (in
accordance with
EC Directive), auto-
matic transmis-
sion
The unladen weight includes the driver
(68 kg), luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (fuel
tan
k90% full). Items of optional equipment
increase the unladen weight and reduce the
maximum payload. Maximum roof
load
100 kg
Maximum boot
load
100 kg
Vehicle-specifi
cweight information can be
found on the vehicle identification plate
(Y page 352). 31
The values specified may differ from the actual values, depending on the tyres, load, optional equipment
and the state of the suspension.
32 Missing values were not available at the time of going to print. Vehicle data
357Technical data Z

Vehicle data, C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
Vehicle dimensions
Vehicle length
(ECE)
4590 mm
Vehicle width
including exterior
mirrors
1997 mm
Vehicle width with-
out exterior mir-
rors
1770 mm
Vehicle height
33 1406 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle weight
34 Unladen weight (in
accordance with
EC directive)
The unladen weight includes the driver
(68 kg), luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (fuel
tank 90% full) .Items of optional equipment
increase the unladen weight and reduce the
maximum payload. Maximum roof
load
100 kg
Maximum boot
load
100 kg
Vehicle-specifi
cweight information can be
found on the vehicle identification plate
(Y page 352). Vehicle data, C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Vehicle dimensions
Vehicle length
(ECE)
4590 mm
Vehicle width
including exterior
mirrors
1997 mm
Vehicle width with-
out exterior mir-
rors 1770 mm
Vehicle height
35 1406 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle weight
36 Unladen weight (in
accordance with
EC directive)
The unladen weight includes the driver
(68 kg), luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (fuel
tank 90% full). Items of optional equipment
increase the unladen weight and reduce the
maximum payload. Maximum roof
load
100 kg
Maximum boot
load
100 kg
Vehicle-specific weight information can be
found on the vehicle identification plate
(Y
page 352). 33
The values specified may differ from the actual values, depending on the tyres, load, optional equipment
and the state of the suspension.
34 Missing values were not available at the time of going to print.
35 The values specified may differ from the actual values, depending on the tyres, load, optional equipment
and the state of the suspension.
36 Missing values were not available at the time of going to print. 358
Vehicle dataTechnical data

Vehicle weight
39 Maximum boot
load
100 kg
Vehicle-specific weight information can be
found on the vehicle identification plate
(Y page 352). Vehicle data, C 250 CDI BlueEFFI-
CIENCY Vehicle dimensions
Vehicle length
(ECE)
4590 mm
Vehicle width
including exterior
mirrors
1997 mm
Vehicle width with-
out exterior mir-
rors
1770 mm
Vehicle height
40 1406 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle weight
41 Unladen weight (in
accordance with
EC Directive), man-
ual transmission Unladen weight (in
accordance with
EC Directive), auto-
matic transmis-
sion Vehicle weight
The unladen weight includes the driver
(68 kg), luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (fuel
tank 90% full) .Items of optional equipment
increase the unladen weight and reduce the
maximum payload. Maximum roof
load
100 kg
Maximum boot
load
100 kg
Vehicle-specifi
cweight information can be
found on the vehicle identification plate
(Y page 352). Boot lid opening dimensions
:
Opening height :
1654 – 1669 mm
i
The values specified may differ from the
actual values, depending on the tyres, load,
optional equipment and the state of the
suspension.
39 Missing values were not available at the time of going to print.
37 The values specified may differ from the actual values, depending on the tyres, load, optional equipment
and the state of the suspension.
38 The values specified may differ from the actual values, depending on the tyres, load, optional equipment
and the state of the suspension.
40 The values specified may differ from the actual values, depending on the tyres, load, optional equipment
and the state of the suspension.
41 Missing values were not available at the time of going to print. 360
Boot lid opening dimensionsTechnical data