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Specifications

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact

Engine

Engine Order Code

Engine Type

Gas V6

Displacement

3.0L/183

3.5L/213

Fuel System

SMPI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

228 @ 6000

268 @ 6000

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

221 @ 2700 - 5000

258 @ 2400 - 5000

Transmission

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Rear Wheel Drive

Trans Order Code

427

Trans Type

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Trans Description Cont. Again

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.93

4.38

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.41

2.86

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.49

1.92

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.37

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.83

1.00

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.82

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.15 (Comfort Mode: 1.9)

3.42

Clutch Size

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.27

2.82

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.73

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight

3655 lbs

3495 lbs

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

3-Link

Suspension Type - Rear

5-Arm Multilink

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Coil-Springs

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Coil-Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear

Brakes

Brake Type

Power

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

13.0 x 1.18 in

13.6 x 1.18 in

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

11.4 x 0.39 in

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Rear Drum Diam x Width

Wheels

Front Wheel Size

16 x 7.0 in

Rear Wheel Size

16 x 7.0 in

Spare Wheel Size

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Tires

Front Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

205/55HR16

Rear Tire Size

205/55HR16

Spare Tire Size

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy

26 MPG

29 MPG

Cruising Range - City

311.60 mi

328.00 mi

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City

19 MPG

20 MPG

Fuel Economy Est-Combined

Cruising Range - Hwy

426.40 mi

475.60 mi

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

Battery Range

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

16.4 gal

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Steering

Steering Type

Rack & Pinion Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.8

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb

35.3 ft

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Passenger Volume

89.0 ft³

Front Head Room

38.9 in

Front Leg Room

41.7 in

Front Shoulder Room

53.1 in

Front Hip Room

51.9 in

Second Head Room

37.3 in

Second Leg Room

33.0 in

Second Shoulder Room

54.3 in

Second Hip Room

54.5 in

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase

106.9 in

Length, Overall

178.2 in

Width, Max w/o mirrors

68.0 in

Height, Overall

55.1 in

Track Width, Front

59.3 in

Track Width, Rear

58.1 in

Min Ground Clearance

Liftover Height

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume

12.2 ft³

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0� F (Primary)

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity

Feature

MECHANICAL

3.0L DOHC SMPI 24-valve V6 engine.

Dual-stage resonance intake manifold.

5-speed automatic driver-adaptive transmission-inc: Touch Shift, optimum gear programming, comfort mode.

Electronic stability program (ESP).

4-wheel electronic traction system (4-ETS).

4MATIC all wheel drive.

Independent 3-link front suspension-inc: coil springs over gas-pressurized shock absorbers, antidive geometry.

Independent 5-arm multilink rear suspension-inc: antisquat geometry, alignment control, separate coil springs, gas-pressurized shock absorbers.

Front/rear stabilizer bar.

205/55HR16 all-season performance tires.

16" x 7.0" 7-spoke aluminum wheels.

Quick-ratio pwr rack & pinion steering w/integrated hydraulic damper.

1-piston pwr internally ventilated front disc brakes.

1-piston pwr solid rear disc brakes.

Anti-lock braking system w/brake assist

3.5L DOHC SMPI 24-valve V6 engine.

Dual-stage resonance intake manifold.

7-speed automatic driver-adaptive transmission-inc: Touch Shift, optimum gear programming, comfort mode.

Electronic stability program (ESP).

Rear wheel drive.

Independent 3-link front suspension-inc: coil springs over gas-pressurized shock absorbers, antidive geometry.

Independent 5-arm multilink rear suspension-inc: antisquat geometry, alignment control, separate coil springs, gas-pressurized shock absorbers.

Front/rear stabilizer bar.

205/55HR16 all-season performance tires.

16" x 7.0" 7-spoke aluminum wheels.

Quick-ratio pwr rack & pinion steering w/integrated hydraulic damper.

1-piston pwr internally ventilated front disc brakes.

1-piston pwr solid rear disc brakes.

Anti-lock braking system w/brake assist

EXTERIOR

Chrome trim-inc: bumpers, rub strips, side window sills.

Atlas grey grille w/(3) chrome ribs & chrome surround.

Variable-focus halogen headlamps-inc: polycarbonate lenses, light-sensing auto-on headlamps, automatic lamp substitution.

Halogen front foglamps.

Single red rear foglamp.

Programmable daytime running lamps.

Dual pwr heated mirrors w/memory.

Neutral-tinted glass.

Dual aero-blade windshield wipers w/heated washer system

ENTERTAINMENT

INTERIOR

M-B Tex upholstery.

10-way pwr front seats w/3-position memory, lumbar support.

Heated front seats.

Head restraints at all positions.

Hand-polished Laurel wood trim.

Front center armrest-inc: dual enclosed storage, 3-way lid, air vents at rear of console.

Velour floor carpeting & floor mats.

Leather-trimmed 4-spoke 4-way tilt & telescoping pwr adjustable steering wheel-inc: audio/multifunctional display controls, memory, easy-exit feature.

Multifunction display in instrument cluster-inc: trip computer, exterior temp gauge, oil level check, digital speedometer, audio status, reminder & malfunction messages, driver-programmable settings.

Instrumentation-inc: fuel & coolant temp gauge, clock, Touch Shift/mode selection display, tachometer.

Audible reminders-inc: fasten seat belt, release parking brake, headlamps on, remove ignition key.

Mercedes-Benz Maintenance System Plus display.

Touch turn signals (flashes (3) times w/(1) touch).

Pwr windows w/(1) touch express up & down.

SmartKey system-inc: remote central locking system, anti-theft engine immobilizer, driver-programmable user-recognition features, drive away automatic locking.

SmartKey infrared-remote-inc: opening trunk, opening & closing windows, panic alarm, fuel filler door, lock unlock all doors or drivers.

Cruise control.

Anti-theft alarm system w/towaway protection.

Automatic dual-zone climate control-inc: dust/pollen filters, tunnel mode w/(1) touch closing of all windows, upper & lower temp sensors, dash-top diffuser vent.

Electrically heated rear window w/auto shut off based on time & exterior temp.

AM/FM/weatherband stereo w/CD player-inc: MP3 capability, 6-speakers, automatic speed-sensitive volume adjustment, fiber-optic communication among among components.

Illuminated 2-tier glovebox.

Retractable large-capacity dual cupholders.

Folding rear armrest w/slide-out dual cupholders.

Pockets in all doors.

Dual seatback pockets.

Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors.

Courtesy lamps w/delay shutoff.

Night security illumination.

Entrance lamps in front doors.

Dual front map lights.

Rear-cabin courtesy light.

Leather-trimmed shift knob.

Illuminated carpeted cargo area

M-B Tex upholstery.

10-way pwr front seats w/3-position memory, lumbar support.

Head restraints at all positions.

Hand-polished Laurel wood trim.

Front center armrest-inc: dual enclosed storage, 3-way lid, air vents at rear of console.

Velour floor carpeting & floor mats.

Leather-trimmed 4-spoke 4-way tilt & telescoping pwr adjustable steering wheel-inc: audio/multifunctional display controls, memory, easy-exit feature.

Multifunction display in instrument cluster-inc: trip computer, exterior temp gauge, oil level check, digital speedometer, audio status, reminder & malfunction messages, driver-programmable settings.

Instrumentation-inc: fuel & coolant temp gauge, clock, Touch Shift/mode selection display, tachometer.

Audible reminders-inc: fasten seat belt, release parking brake, headlamps on, remove ignition key.

Mercedes-Benz Maintenance System Plus display.

Touch turn signals (flashes (3) times w/(1) touch).

Pwr windows w/(1) touch express up & down.

SmartKey system-inc: remote central locking system, anti-theft engine immobilizer, driver-programmable user-recognition features, drive away automatic locking.

SmartKey infrared-remote-inc: opening trunk, opening & closing windows, panic alarm, fuel filler door, lock unlock all doors or drivers.

Cruise control.

Anti-theft alarm system w/towaway protection.

Automatic dual-zone climate control-inc: dust/pollen filters, tunnel mode w/(1) touch closing of all windows, upper & lower temp sensors, dash-top diffuser vent.

Electrically heated rear window w/auto shut off based on time & exterior temp.

AM/FM/weatherband stereo w/CD player-inc: MP3 capability, 6-speakers, automatic speed-sensitive volume adjustment, fiber-optic communication among among components.

Illuminated 2-tier glovebox.

Retractable large-capacity dual cupholders.

Folding rear armrest w/slide-out dual cupholders.

Pockets in all doors.

Dual seatback pockets.

Parcel net in front RH footwell.

Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors.

Courtesy lamps w/delay shutoff.

Night security illumination.

Entrance lamps in front doors.

Dual front map lights.

Rear-cabin courtesy light.

Leather-trimmed shift knob.

Illuminated carpeted cargo area

SAFETY

Anti-lock braking system w/brake assist.

Driver & front passenger adaptive dual-stage airbags w/front passenger occupancy sensors.

Side-impact curtain airbags for all outboard seating positions.

Driver & front passenger side airbags.

Adjustable 3-point shoulder belts w/height adjustable for front shoulder belts.

Automatically height-adjusting outboard rear shoulder belts.

Front & rear outboard ETD.

Universal LATCH system (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) at rear seating positions.

Electronic stability program (ESP).

4-wheel electronic traction system (4-ETS).

Illuminated emergency trunk release.

Driver-programmable daytime running lights

Anti-lock braking system w/brake assist.

Driver & front passenger adaptive dual-stage airbags w/front passenger occupancy sensors.

Side-impact curtain airbags for all outboard seating positions.

Driver & front passenger side airbags.

Adjustable 3-point shoulder belts w/height adjustable for front shoulder belts.

Automatically height-adjusting outboard rear shoulder belts.

Front & rear outboard ETD.

Universal LATCH system (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) at rear seating positions.

Electronic stability program (ESP).

Illuminated emergency trunk release.

Driver-programmable daytime running lights

PACKAGE

Safety and Warranty

Rebate

Warranty

Basic Years:
4.

Basic Miles/km:
50,000.

Drivetrain Years:
4.

Drivetrain Miles/km:
50,000.

Corrosion Years:
4.

Corrosion Miles/km:
50,000.

Roadside Assistance Years:
Unlimited.

Roadside Assistance Miles/km:
Unlimited

Recall

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
08V303000.

Mfg's Report Date:
JUL 03, 2008.

Component:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
404.

Summary:
MERCEDES-BENZ IS RECALLING MY 2006-2008 M-CLASS, R-CLASS, MY 2005-2009 SLK-CLASS, MY 2005-2008 C-CLASS, MY 2003-2004 AND 2006-2008 CLK-CLASS, MY 2003-2008 E-CLASS, MY 2004 AND 2008 CL-CLASS, MY 2008 CLS-CLASS, MY 2004 AND 2007-2008 S-CLASS, MY 2003 G-CLASS, AND MY 2003-2004, 2006 AND 2009 SL-CLASS VEHICLES. A SOFTWARE CALIBRATION NUMBER (SCN) CODING RECEIVED ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES DURING A RECENT WORKSHOP VISIT WAS INCORRECT. DEPENDING ON THE MODEL YEAR AND MODEL AFFECTED, THE RESULTS OF AN INCORRECT SCN CODING CAN AFFECT A NUMBER OF VEHICLE SAFETY AND EMISSION FUNCTIONS INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF FUNCTIONS: (1) THE FUEL GAUGE READINGS MAY BE INCORRECT; (2) A STUCK FUEL-LEVEL SENSOR MAY NOT BE DISPLAYED IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER; (3) THE OBD SYSTEM MAY CAUSE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE INCORRECTLY; AND, (4) THE SPEEDOMETER MAY BE OUT OF TOLERANCE..

Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE ELECTRICAL FUEL PUMP MAY NOT RECEIVE A CRASH SIGNAL THAT IS REQUIRED FOR THE FUEL PUMP TO DISCONNECT AND PREVENT FUTURE FUEL DELIVERY AS DESIGNED..

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL RECODE THE SCN FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372..

Notes:
MERCEDES-BENZ RECALL NO. 2008 070001. CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

News - Crash Test Results

Frontal Driver:
* * * *.

Frontal Passenger:
* * * *.

Side Driver:
* * * * *.

Side Rear Passenger:
* * * * *.

Crash Test Note:
Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags..

NHTSA Rollover Rating:
* * * *.

Rollover Note:
The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).