Mercedes Benz C240
| Engine SOHC 18 valve 90° V6. High-pressure diecast 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
Fuel requirement Premium unleaded gasoline, 91 pump octane.
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.
Intake system Magnesium 2 stage resonance intake manifold increases intake runner length at lower rpm for improved response.
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 Display in instrument cluster indicates selected gear range and mode.
Mercedes Benz C240 insurance information
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Mercedes Benz C240 review
Here are some tips to keep in mind after your 2008 Mercedes Benz C240. Some of tips you may know and if you have driven before you'll relize many of these tips people don't know. The left lane of any interstate highway is for passing. By staying out of the left lane when not passing, greatly reduces social stress on the highways which makes it safer for everyone.
Always remember to buckle your seatbelt when driving your Mercedes Benz C240. Even if the ride is just around the corner.
Keep your children in proper restraint seats, or properly adjusted safety belts if they are older. Keep your rear view, and side mirrors adjusted for maximum visibility in your 2008 Mercedes Benz.
If you wish to be seen more easily in daily traffic consider using your C240's headlights during the daytime as well as at night, and always remember to use your headlights when traveling on 2-Lane highways.