Mercedes
Mercedes-Benz C300/ C350 Overview
The compact and mid-size luxury sedan market is getting to be kind of like a big party in a small room. It's not the largest segment of the market by a long stretch, but everybody's got to have a car in it these days, it seems. It's not as jam-packed as the crossover party is getting to be, but there's no surplus of elbow room among these cars, either. Last redesigned a couple of years ago, the C-Class dropped the oval-eyed mercedes c-class accessories styling for a more serious, even severe look. For 2009, the 4MATIC all-wheel drive system is back, with revisions that make it lighter and more compact. These changes go a long way toward making the all-wheel drive C300's performance indistinguishable from that of the rear-drive model, other than a degree of extra sure-footedness.
Mercedes-Benz C300/ C350 Features
MECHANICAL
- 6-Speed manual transmission
- 3.0L DOHC 24-valve V6 engine
- Rear wheel drive
- Independent 3-link front suspension -inc: anti-dive geometry, coil springs over gas shocks
- Independent 5-arm multi-link rear suspension -inc: separate coil springs, gas shocks
- Lower sport suspension -inc: sport shocks, sport springs
- Front/rear stabilizer bar
- Pwr rack & pinion steering
- 4-wheel anti-lock disc brake system (ABS) w/brake assist
- Pwr perforated & ventilated front & ventilated rear disc brakes
- Polished chrome exhaust tips
EXTERIOR
- 17" 5-spoke aluminum wheels -inc: 17" x 7.5" front, 17" x 8.5" rear
- P225/45R17 front & P245/40R17 rear all-season performance tires
- Temporary spare tire w/steel wheel
- Pwr tilt/slide tinted glass sunroof w/1-touch open/close
- AMG front air dam w/mesh air intakes, side skirts & rear apron
- Halogen headlamps w/selectable light-sensing
- Front halogen fog lamps
- Single rear red fog lamp
- Pwr heated mirrors
INTERIOR
- MB-Tex seat trim
- 8-way pwr front sport seats -inc: adjustable lumbar support, active adjustable head restraints
- 3-spoke leather-wrapped sport steering wheel w/multi-function controls
- Tilt/telescopic steering column
- Instrumentation -inc: fuel & coolant temp gauge, clock, tachometer
- 5" central controller display w/retractable cover
- Multi-function display in instrument cluster -inc: trip computer, exterior temp gauge, oil level check, digital speedometer, audio status, reminder & malfunction messages, driver-programmable settings
- Mercedes-Benz Maintenance System display
- Pwr windows w/1-touch up/down
- SmartKey infrared remote -inc: trunk open, windows & sunroof open/close, panic alarm, fuel filler door, selective unlock, programmable auto-lock
- Cruise control
- Anti-theft alarm system
- Engine immobilizer
- Automatic dual-zone climate control -inc: dust & pollen filters, tunnel mode w/1-touch closing of all windows, sun sensor
- Rear window defroster w/auto-shutoff
- Front/rear cupholders
- Auxiliary pwr outlet
- Aluminum trim
- Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors
- Night security illumination
- Aluminum shift knob
SAFETY
- Tire pressure monitoring system
- Electronic stability program (ESP)
- Programmable daytime running lamps w/auto override
- Driver & front passenger dual-stage air bags w/front passenger adaptive feature
- Front passenger Occupant Classification System (OCS)
- Window curtain airbags
- Front side-impact airbags
- Driver knee airbag
- 3-point driver & front passenger shoulder belts -inc: height adjustment, emergency tensioning device, adaptive belt force limiter
- Rear 3-point seat belts -inc: outboard emergency tensioning device, outboard belt force limiter, outboard automatic height adjustment
- Outboard rear universal lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH)
- Child safety rear door locks
Mercedes-Benz C300/ C350 Specification
| VEHICLE |
| EPA Classification |
Compact |
| EPA Greenhouse Gas Score |
5 (2009) |
| ENGINE |
| Engine Type |
Gas V6 |
| Engine Type |
Gas/Ethanol V6 |
| Displacement |
3.0L/183 |
| Fuel System |
- TBD - |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
228 @ 6000 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
221 @ 2700 - 5000 |
| TRANSMISSION |
| Drivetrain |
Rear Wheel Drive |
| Trans Order Code |
411 |
| Trans Order Code |
427 |
| Trans Type |
7 |
| Trans Type |
6 |
| Trans Description Cont. |
Manual |
| Trans Description Cont. |
Automatic |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) |
5.10 |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) |
4.38 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) |
2.86 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) |
2.78 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.75 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.92 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.25 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.37 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.00 |
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) |
0.81 |
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) |
0.82 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) |
4.63 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) |
3.42/2.23 |
| Clutch Size (in) |
- TBD - |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) |
3.07 |
| Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) |
0.73 |
| MILEAGE |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG) |
21 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) |
18 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) |
26 |
| ELECTRICAL |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
- TBD - |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
- TBD - |
| COOLING SYSTEM |
| Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) |
- TBD - |
| WEIGHT INFORMATION |
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) |
3527 |
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) |
3560 |
| SUSPENSION |
| Suspension Type - Front |
Independent |
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Independent |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
3-Link |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Multi-link |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) |
- TBD - |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) |
- TBD - |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) |
- TBD - |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) |
- TBD - |
| BRAKES |
| Brake Type |
Power |
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
11.6 x 1.26 |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
11.8 x 0.86 |
| TIRES |
| Front Tire Size |
P225/45R17 |
| Front Tire Size |
P235/40R18 |
| Rear Tire Size |
P245/40R17 |
| Rear Tire Size |
P255/35R18 |
| Spare Tire Size |
Compact |
| WHEELS |
| Front Wheel Size (in) |
17 x 7.5 |
| Front Wheel Size (in) |
18 x 8.0 |
| Rear Wheel Size (in) |
17 x 8.5 |
| Rear Wheel Size (in) |
18 x 9.0 |
| Spare Wheel Size (in) |
Compact |
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum |
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum |
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel |
| STEERING |
| Steering Type
| Rack & Pinion |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
- TBD - |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
2.5 |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) |
35.5 |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) |
- TBD - |
| FUEL TANK |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) |
17.4 |
| EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS |
| Wheelbase (in) |
108.7 |
| Length, Overall (in) |
182.3 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) |
69.7 |
| Height, Overall (in) |
56.3 |
| Tread Width, Front (in) |
60.4 |
| Tread Width, Front (in) |
61.7 |
| Tread Width, Rear (in) |
59.6 |
| Tread Width, Rear (in) |
60.0 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) |
4.1 |
| Liftover Height (in) |
- TBD - |
| CARGO AREA DIMENSIONS |
| Trunk Volume (ft3) |
12.4 |
| INTERIOR DIMENSIONS |
| Passenger Capacity |
5 |
| Passenger Volume (ft3) |
88.2 |
| Front Head Room (in) |
37.1 |
| Front Leg Room (in) |
41.7 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) |
54.7 |
| Front Hip Room (in) |
52.3 |
| Second Head Room (in) |
36.9 |
| Second Leg Room (in) |
33.4 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) |
55.1 |
| Second Hip Room (in) |
54.9 |
