Mercedes C280 Review, For Sale, Specs, Models & News

FROM

$13,420

9.4L/100km (combined)

Sedan

7 Speed Automatic

Premium Unleaded Petrol

2009 2008 2007 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994

C180 C200 C220 C230 C240 C250 C280 C36 C43 C320 C350 C55 C63 C300 C32

Year	Body Type	Specs	Price from	Price to
2009	Body Type: Sedan	Specs: 3.0L PULP 7 SP AUTO	Price from: $13,420	Price to: $17,710
2008	Body Type: Sedan	Specs: 3.0L PULP 7 SP AUTO	Price from: $13,420	Price to: $17,710
2007	Body Type: Sedan	Specs: 3.0L PULP 7 SP AUTO	Price from: $13,420	Price to: $17,710
2000	Body Type: Sedan	Specs: 2.8L ULP 5 SP AUTO	Price from: $10,780	Price to: $16,940
1999	Body Type: Sedan	Specs: 2.8L ULP 5 SP AUTO	Price from: $10,780	Price to: $16,940

Year

Body Type

Specs

Price from

Price to

2009

Body Type: Sedan

Specs: 3.0L PULP 7 SP AUTO

Specs: 3.0L PULP 7 SP AUTO

Specs: 3.0L PULP 7 SP AUTO

Specs: 2.8L ULP 5 SP AUTO

Specs: 2.8L ULP 5 SP AUTO

Price from: $10,780

Price to: $16,940

Mercedes-Benz C280 Q&As

Check out real-world situations relating to the Mercedes-Benz C280 here, particularly what our experts have to say about them.

When should I replace my C280?

It really comes down to finances and your needs. Personally, I would get out before 160,000km and the new C-Class is definitely a great choice. But don’t go overboard as even the basic C200 is a ripper and would be my pick.

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Mercedes-Benz C280 Fuel consumption

The Mercedes-Benz C280 is available in a number of variants and body types that are powered by PULP and ULP fuel type(s). It has an estimated fuel consumption starting from 9.4L/100km for Sedan

Year	Body Type	Fuel Consumption*	Engine	Fuel Type	Transmission
2009	Body Type: Sedan	Fuel Consumption: 9.4L/100km	Engine: 3.0L	Fuel Type: PULP	Transmission: 7 SP AUTO
2008	Body Type: Sedan	Fuel Consumption: 9.4L/100km	Engine: 3.0L	Fuel Type: PULP	Transmission: 7 SP AUTO
2007	Body Type: Sedan	Fuel Consumption: 9.4L/100km	Engine: 3.0L	Fuel Type: PULP	Transmission: 7 SP AUTO
2000	Body Type: Sedan	Fuel Consumption: 11.5L/100km	Engine: 2.8L	Fuel Type: ULP	Transmission: 5 SP AUTO
1999	Body Type: Sedan	Fuel Consumption: 11.5L/100km	Engine: 2.8L	Fuel Type: ULP	Transmission: 5 SP AUTO

*Combined fuel consumption

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Mercedes-Benz C280 Wheel Size

The Mercedes-Benz C280 has a number of different wheel and tyre options. When it comes to tyres, these range from 225x45 R17 for Sedan in 2009 with a wheel size that spans from 7.5x17 inches.

Year	Body Type	Front Tyre Size	Front Rim	Rear Rim
2009	Body Type: Sedan	Front Tyre Size: 225x45 R17	Front Rim: 7.5x17 in	Rear Rim: 7.5x17 in
2008	Body Type: Sedan	Front Tyre Size: 225x45 R17	Front Rim: 7.5x17 in	Rear Rim: 7.5x17 in
2007	Body Type: Sedan	Front Tyre Size: 225x45 R17	Front Rim: 7.5x17 in	Rear Rim: 7.5x17 in
2000	Body Type: Sedan	Front Tyre Size: 195x65 R15	Front Rim: 6.5x15 in	Rear Rim: 6.5x15 in
1999	Body Type: Sedan	Front Tyre Size: 195x65 R15	Front Rim: 6.5x15 in	Rear Rim: 6.5x15 in

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Mercedes-Benz C280 VS The Competition

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Mercedes-Benz C280 Dimensions

The dimensions of the Mercedes-Benz C280 Sedan vary according to year of manufacture and spec level.

Year	Body Type	Height x Width x Length	Ground Clearance
2009	Body Type: Sedan	Height x Width x Length: 1444x1770x4581 mm	Ground Clearance: 101 mm
2008	Body Type: Sedan	Height x Width x Length: 1444x1770x4581 mm	Ground Clearance: 101 mm
2007	Body Type: Sedan	Height x Width x Length: 1444x1770x4581 mm	Ground Clearance: 101 mm
2000	Body Type: Sedan	Height x Width x Length: 1418x1720x4487 mm	Ground Clearance: 160 mm
1999	Body Type: Sedan	Height x Width x Length: 1418x1720x4487 mm	Ground Clearance: 160 mm

The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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Mercedes-Benz C280 Towing Capacity

The Mercedes-Benz C280 has no towing capacity for the latest model available.

Year	Body Type	Braked Capacity from	Braked Capacity to
2009	Body Type: Sedan	Braked Capacity from: 0kg	Braked Capacity to: 0kg
2008	Body Type: Sedan	Braked Capacity from: 0kg	Braked Capacity to: 0kg
2007	Body Type: Sedan	Braked Capacity from: 0kg	Braked Capacity to: 0kg
2000	Body Type: Sedan	Braked Capacity from: 1575kg	Braked Capacity to: 1575kg
1999	Body Type: Sedan	Braked Capacity from: 1575kg	Braked Capacity to: 1575kg

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Mercedes-Benz C280 News

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Mercedes C280 Review, For Sale, Specs, Models & News

Mercedes C280 Review, For Sale, Specs, Models & News

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Mercedes-Benz C280 VS The Competition

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Mercedes-Benz C280 Towing Capacity

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