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1996 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280

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1996 Mercedes-Benz C-Class – front Unverified
Photo: 1997 Mercedes-Benz C280 Sedan, front left, 08-23-2022 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the W202 (W202, 1994–2000); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 1997 Mercedes-Benz C280 Sedan, front left, 08-23-2022 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: 1999 Mercedes-Benz C240 Sport Automatic 2.4 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: 1994 Mercedes-Benz C 180 (W202) (53195503922) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: 1996 Mercedes-Benz C200 (side), West Surabaya by Alex Neman, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: 1997 Mercedes-Benz C180 Elegance Automatic 1.8 Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 1996 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 is a 2.8-liter V6 with a 4-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It is rated at 19 mpg combined.

EPA fuel-economy estimates are 17 mpg city and 24 mpg highway (19 mpg combined).

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Engine
Engine Type2.8L V6
Displacement2.8 L
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRear-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Transmission4-Speed Automatic
Fuel Economy
City17 MPG
Highway24 MPG
Combined19 MPG
Recommended FuelPremium Unleaded

Safety & Recalls

No NHTSA data available for the 1996 Mercedes-Benz C-Class.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov). US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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