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Mercedes 280 Overview
The Mercedes 280 is classed as a compact executive car and is produced by the German automobile manufacturing company Mercedes-Benz. The 280 is part of the Mercedes C-Class range and has been in production since 1993 up to the present day. The C-Class replaced the 190 class and competes with the likes of the BMW 3-series. The C-Class is available in saloon and estate versions. These cars have the now familiar top of the range Mercedes safety features and amazingly good performance. They have a stylish design but are not as refined as you would expect. They are comfortable, spacious and luxurious inside. This is not as value for money as the BMW 3-series. Does this sound like your experience of the Mercedes 280?
Mercedes 280 History
The first generation (1993-2000) 280 had a 2.8L petrol engine and was the top end of the Mercedes C-class range. Although the styling of the first C-Class cars was carried over from the previous 190 range, it had some of its own styling, making it rounder.
The second generation (2000-06) 280 had a 3.0L petrol engine and no longer meant that the name donated the engine size, i.e. 280 equalling 2.8L. This version was facelifted in 2004 with some exterior and interior refreshments.
The third generation (2007-present) 280 has a 3.0L petrol engine and is built on a different platform, making it slightly larger than the previous versions, taking some inspiration from the S-Class. This is the current version on the market.
Model types
Classic
Espirit
Elegance
Sport
Elegance SE
Classic SE
Avantgarde SE
SE
Fuel Economy
The Mercedes 280 has been available as 2.8 and 3.0L petrol
engines, with the later versions being a 3.0L. The best fuel economy you will get out of the 280 engines is around 30mpg. Which engine do you have and how does it perform economically? The fuel type, engine size and age of vehicle are determining factors when considering fuel economy.
Transmission
The Mercedes 280 has been available in 5 or 6 speed manual and 5, 6 or 7 speed automatic gearboxes depending on which version. Which gearbox do you have and how do you rate its performance? We have a section of our website dedicated to
Mercedes gearbox parts where you can begin to search for your 280 gearbox parts.
Parts
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280 parts page to locate the exact part you need for your vehicle.
