1998 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280
Photo: 1997 Mercedes-Benz C280 Sedan, front left, 08-23-2022 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1999 Mercedes-Benz C240 Sport Automatic 2.4 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1994 Mercedes-Benz C 180 (W202) (53195503922) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1996 Mercedes-Benz C200 (side), West Surabaya by Alex Neman, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1997 Mercedes-Benz C180 Elegance Automatic 1.8 Rear by Vauxford, 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
- Photo: 1997 Mercedes-Benz C280 Sedan, front left, 08-23-2022 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1999 Mercedes-Benz C240 Sport Automatic 2.4 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1994 Mercedes-Benz C 180 (W202) (53195503922) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1996 Mercedes-Benz C200 (side), West Surabaya by Alex Neman, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1997 Mercedes-Benz C180 Elegance Automatic 1.8 Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1998 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 is a 2.8-liter V6 with a 5-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It is rated at 21 mpg combined.
EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 25 mpg highway (21 mpg combined).
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.8L V6 |
| Displacement | 2.8 L |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-Speed Automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 18 MPG |
| Highway | 25 MPG |
| Combined | 21 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium Unleaded |
Safety & Recalls
No NHTSA data available for the 1998 Mercedes-Benz C-Class.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov). US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.