2011 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS SALOON technical data

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The values specified may differ from the
actual values, depending on the tyres, load,
optional equipment and the state of the
suspension. Trailer tow hitch
Mounting dimensions
G
WARNING
Only have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted at a
qualified specialist workshop which has the
necessary specialist knowledge and tools to
carry out the work required. Mercedes-Benz
recommends that you use aMercedes-Benz
Service Centre for this purpose. In particular,
work relevant to safety or on safety-related
systems must be carried out at a qualified
specialist workshop.
! If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted,
changes to the cooling system may be nec-
essary, depending on the vehicle type.
If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted,
observe the anchorage point sonthe chas-
sis frame. Anchorage points for the trailer tow hitch (exam-
ple)
:
Anchorage points
; Overhang dimension
= Rear axle centre line
For trailer tow hitches fitted at the factory, the
overhang dimension including protective cov-
ering is 1154 mm (Saloon without the AMG
sports package) or 1182 mm (Estate and
Saloon with the AMG sports package). Trailer tow hitch
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Trailer loads
All models
42 Permissible trailer load,
unbraked
750 kg
43, 44 Permissible trailer load,
braked
45 1800 kg
46 Maximum drawbar
noseweight
47 75 kg
42
The C 63 AMG cannot be used to tow a trailer.
43 C180 KOMPRESSOR BlueEFFICIENCY Saloon with manual transmission and C180 BlueEFFICIENCY Saloon
with manual transmission: 740 kg.
44 C180 KOMPRESSOR BlueEFFICIENCY Saloon with automatic transmission and C180 BlueEFFICIENCY Saloon
with automatic transmission: 745 kg.
45 At a minimu mgradient-climbing capability of 12% from a standstill.
46 C180 KOMPRESSOR BlueEFFICIENCY Saloon and Estate with manual transmission: 1700 kg.
47 The drawbar noseweight is not included in the traile rload. 388
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Permissible rear axle load when towing
atrailer
Missing values were not availabl eattime of going to print. Saloon Estate
Manual trans-
mission Automatic
transmission Manual trans-
mission Automatic
transmission C 180
KOMPRESSOR
48 1180 kg 1185 kg 1245 kg 1250 kg
C 180
48 1180 kg 1185 kg 1245 kg 1250 kg
C 200
48 1190 kg 1190 kg 1255 kg 1255 kg
C 250
C 250
48 – 1195 kg – 1265 kg
C 300
48 C 300 4MATIC
48 C 350
48 – 1220 kg – 1285 kg
C 350 4MATIC
48 – 1215 kg – –
C 180 CDI
48 1205 kg 1200 kg 1260 kg 1260 kg
C 200 CDI
48 1205 kg 1200 kg 1260 kg 1260 kg
C 220 CDI
48 1200 kg 1205 kg 1270 kg 1275 kg
C 250 CDI
48 1210 kg 1210 kg 1280 kg 1280 kg
C 250 CDI 4MATIC
48 – 1205 kg – 1275 kg
C 300 CDI 4MATIC
48 – 1235 kg – 1310 kg
C 350 CDI
48 –
1250 kg
49 – 1325 kg
24-GHz radar sensor system (country overview)
The 24 GHz radar sensor system requires separate approval for each country. When you are
driving in a country in which the radar sensor system is not approved, you must deactivate
the system using the on-board computer (Y page 242). The current country overview can be
obtained from a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Vehicles with anavigation system: the radar sensor system is deactivated automatically
near radio telescope facilities.
48 BlueEFFICIENCY
49 For C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY with ECO start/stop function: 1245 kg. 24-GHz radar sensor system (country overview)
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The currently active systems are automatically deactivated:
R
DISTRONIC PLUS (Y page 183)
R Blind Spot Assist (Y page 205)
R Active Blind Spot Assist(Y page 209)
R PRE-SAFE ®
Brake (Y page 51)
Ad isplay message appears in the multifunction display to tell you that the radar sensor system
is being switched off (Y page 274).
BAS PLUS (Y page 73) is the nalso unavailable.
If the deactivation does not occur automatically, you must deactivate the radar sensor system
using the on-board computer (Y page 242).
Vehicles withou tnavigation and vehicles for Australia: you must deactivate the radar
sensor system using the on-board computer whe nyou are near a radio telescope facility
(Y page 242). Country Radio telescope
facilities Geographical latitude and
longitude Distance to be
maintained
from the facility Egypt – – –
Andorra – – –
Australia Parkes 32°59'59" S,148°15'44" E 10 km
Narrabri 30°18'52" S,149°32'56" E 10 km
Canberra 35°23'54" S,148°58'40" E 3 km
Western Australia 26°37'13"S,117°30'40" E 10 km
Bahrain – – –
Belgium – – –
Bosnia-Herzego-
vina – – –
Bulgaria – – –
Denmark – – –
Germany Effelsberg 50°31'32" N, 06°53'00" E 6.5 km
Estonia – – –
Finland Metsähovi 60°13'04" N, 24°23'37" E 7 km
Tuorla 60°24'56" N, 22°26'31" E 5 km
France Plateau de Bure 44°38'01" N, 05°54'26" E 35 km
Floirac 44°50'10" N, 00°31'37" W 35 km
Gibraltar – – –390
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Country Radio telescope
facilities Geographica
llatitude and
longitude Distance to be
maintained
from the facility Greece – – –
United Kingdom Cambridge 52°09'59" N, 00°02'20" E 9 km
Darnhall 53°09'22" N, 02°32'03" W 5 km
Jodrell Bank 53°14'10" N, 02°18'26" W 9 km
Knockin 52°47'24" N, 02°59'45" W 5 km
Pickmere 53°17'18" N, 02°26'38" W 5 km
Ireland – – –
Iceland – – –
Italy Medicina 44°31'14" N,11°38'49" E 20 km
Noto 36°52'34" N, 14°59'21" E 8 km
Sardinia 39°29'50" N, 09°14'40" E 15 km
Yemen – – –
Jordan – – –
Canada – – –
Qatar – – –
Croatia – – –
Kuwait – – –
Latvia Ventspils 57°33'12" N, 21°51'17" E 8.5 km
Lebanon – – –
Lithuania – – –
Luxembourg – – –
Malaysia – – –
Malta – – –
Macedonia – – –
Mexico – – –
Mongolia – – –
New Zealand – – –
Netherlands – – –24-GHz radar sensor system (country overview)
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Country Radio telescope
facilities Geographica
llatitude and
longitude Distance to be
maintained
from the facility Norway – – –
Oman – – –
Austria – – –
Pakistan – – –
Poland Kraków-Fort Skała 50°03'18" N, 19°49'36" E 1 km
Toruń-Piwnice 52°54'48" N, 18°33'30" E 1 km
Portugal – – –
Romania – – –
Russia Dimitrov 56°26'00" N, 37°27'00" E 35 km
Kalyazin 57°13'22" N, 37°54'01" E 35 km
Pushchino 54°49'00" N, 37°40'00" E 35 km
Zelenchukskaya 43°49'53" N, 41°35'32" E 35 km
Saudi Arabia – – –
Sweden Onsala 57°23'45" N, 11°55'35" E 12 km
Switzerland Bleien 47°20'26" N, 08°06'44" E 3 km
Singapore – – –
Slovakia – – –
Slovenia – – –
Spain Yebes 40°31'27" N, 03°05'22" W 15 km
Robledo 40°25'38" N, 04°14'57" W 7 km
South Africa – – –
Syria – – –
Czech Republic – – –
Turkey – – –
Ukraine – – –
Hungary Penc 47°47'22" N, 19°16'53" E 2 km
USA – – –392
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Country Radio telescope
facilities Geographica
llatitude and
longitude Distance to be
maintained
from the facility United Arab Emi-
rates – – –
Cyprus – – –24-GHz radar sensor system (country overview)
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