Cycle & Carriage - The C-Class Saloon

	C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY	C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Engine and performance [1]
Cylinder arrangement/number	R4	R4
Displacement (cc)	2143	1796
Rated output (kW at rpm)	88/2800–4600 (88/3000–4600)	115/5000 (115/5000)
Rated torque (Nm at rpm)	300/1400–2800 (300/1400–2800)	250/1600–4200 (250/1600–4200)
Compression ratio	16.2:1	9.8 : 1
Acceleration 0–100 km/h (s)	10.5 (10.8)	9.0 (8.9)
Top speed (km/h)	208 (206)	225 (223)
Power transmission
Drive system	Rear drive	Rear drive
Transmission	6-speed manual transmission (7G-TRONIC PLUS)	6-speed manual transmission (7G-TRONIC PLUS)
Mechanical transmission ratios	5.01/2.83/1.79/1.26/1.00/0.83/R 4.57	4.99/2.82/1.78/1.25/1.00/0.82/R 4.54
Automatic transmission ratios	4.38/2.86/1.92/1.37/1.00/0.82/0.73/R1 3.42/R2 2.23	4.38/2.86/1.92/1.37/1.00/0.82/0.73/R1 3.42/R2 2.23
Final drive transmission ratio	2.47 (2.47)	2.87 (3.07)
Fuel and consumption [2]
Tank capacity/with reserve (l)	59/8	59/8
Fuel consumption, urban (l/100km)	5.9–6.3 (6.1–6.4)	9.3–9.6 (8.7–8.9)
Fuel consumption, extra-urban (l/100km)	4.1–4.7 (4.3–4.7)	5.2–5.9 (5.0–5.7)
Fuel consumption combined (l/100km)	4.8–5.3 (4.9–5.3)	6.7–7.3 (6.4–6.9)
CO2 emissions (g/km) combined	125–139 (129–140)	157–169 (148–160)
Cd value	0.26	0.27
Emission class	Euro 5 (Euro 5)	Euro 5 (Euro 5)
Chassis (standard) and wheels
Front axle	Multi-link	Multi-link
Rear axle	Multi-link rear suspension	Multi-link rear suspension
Suspension, front/rear	Coil spring, twin-tube gas pressure with SDD/coil spring, single-tube gas pressure with SDD	Coil spring, twin-tube gas pressure with SDD/coil spring, single-tube gas pressure with SDD
Front tyres/wheels	195/60 R 16	195/60 R 16
Rear tyres/wheels	195/60 R 16	195/60 R 16
Steering	Rack-and-pinion steering system with hydraulic steering regulation	Rack-and-pinion steering system with hydraulic steering regulation
Front brake	Discs, internally ventilated	Discs, internally ventilated
Rear brakes	Windows	Windows
Dimensions and weights
Kerb weight/payload capacity (kg) [3]	1565/515 (1590/515)	1480/515 (1495/515)
Perm. GVW (kg)	2080 (2105)	1995 (2010)
Maximum roof load (kg)	100	100
Boot capacity (VDA) (I)	475	475
Turning circle (m)	10.84	10.84
Permitted towing capacity unbraked/braked (kg)	750/1800	740/1800 (745/1800)

Changes may have been made to the technical data since the publication date of 25 May 2011.

Figures in brackets apply to vehicles with automatic transmission

C-Class Saloon technical data for download

Simply click on the link below to access the technical data for the C-Class Saloon. Along with information on the engine, performance and fuel consumption, you'll also find the data for the power transmission, chassis and dimensions and weight.

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Information on the official fuel consumption figures and the official specific CO2 emissions for new passenger cars is provided in the publication "Leitfaden über den Kraftstoffverbrauch und die CO2-Emissionen neuer Personenkraftwagen" ["Guidelines on fuel consumption and CO2 emissions for new passenger cars"], which is available free of charge from all sales outlets and from Deutsche Automobil Treuhand GmbH.

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[1] Figures for rated output and rated torque in accordance with Directive 80/1269/EEC in the currently applicable version.

[2] The figures shown for fuel consumption and CO2 emissions were obtained in accordance with the prescribed measuring process (Directive 80/1268/EEC in its currently applicable version). The figures do not apply to a specific vehicle and do not constitute part of the product offer. They are provided solely for the purposes of comparison between different vehicle models

[3] Figures for kerb weight according to Directive 92/21/EC, version 95/48/EC (kerb weight with fuel tank 90% full, driver, 68 kg, and luggage, 7 kg) for standard-specification vehicles. Optional extras and accessories will generally increase this figure and reduce the payload capacity accordingly.

C-Class Saloon