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The C240 Sedan embodies
sporty performance, sophisticated European style and comes
with a generous helping of standard luxuries.
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RETAIL PRICE - $31,215 - $37,615 |
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Engine and Drivetrain
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Engine
2,597-cc SOHC 18-valve 90° V-6. High-pressure die-cast
alloy cylinder block. Alloy heads. |
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Net power 168
hp @ 5,700 rpm |
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Net torque
177 lb-ft @ 4,700 rpm |
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Compression ratio
10.5:1 |
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Fuel requirement
Premium unleaded gasoline, 91 pump octane. |
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Fuel and ignition system
ME 2.8 engine management. Integrated sequential
multipoint fuel injection and phased twin-spark
ignition includes individual cylinder control of fuel
spray, spark timing and phase, and antiknock.
Electronic throttle. Two high-energy ignition coils
and two spark plugs per cylinder, with 100,000-mile
spark plug intervals. |
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Intake system
Magnesium 2-stage resonance intake manifold increases
intake runner length at lower rpm for improved
response. |
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Transmission
Driver-adaptive electronic 5-speed automatic. Touch
Shift allows driver to manually downshift and allow
upshifts by nudging the shift lever left or right from
the Drive position. Driver-selectable comfort mode
starts vehicle moving in 2nd gear or a second Reverse
gear, and upshifts at lower rpm, to help improve
control on slippery surfaces. Shift into Optimum Gear
programming allows one-touch selection of the best
gear for maximum acceleration or engine braking by
holding the shift lever to the left of Drive for one
second. Display in instrument cluster indicates
selected gear range and mode. |
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Rear axle ratio
3.46:1 |
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* MSRP
includes $720 transportation and handling charge and
excludes all taxes, title/documentary fees,
registration, tags, Mercedes-Benz Dealer prep, labor
and installation charges, insurance, optional
equipment and accessories, certificate of compliance
or non-compliance fees, and finance charges. Actual
prices may vary by Dealer.
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