Used 1998 Mercedes-BenzC-Class C280 Sedan
- Exterior Color
- Smoke Silver (Met)
- Body/Seating
- Car/5 seats
- Fuel Economy
- 21/27 MPG City/Hwy
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Drivetrain
- Rear Wheel Drive
- VIN
- WDBHA29G3WA570913
- Stock Number
- H25879J
Highlighted Features
- Automatic temperature control
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- Remote keyless entry
- Power adjustable front head restraints
- Power adjustable rear head restraints
- Power driver seat
- Power passenger seat
- Alloy wheels
- Heated door mirrors
Included Packages & Accessories
- Burl walnut trim
- Monocoque body construction
- Rear wheel drive
- Keyless Entry
- Tires - Rear All-Season
- 5-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission-inc: "winter" mode
- adaptive controls
- OD
- Front/rear stabilizer bars
- Outboard 3-point rear seat belts w/automatically adjusting shoulder belt anchors
- Brake Assist
- Fog Lamps
- Leather Steering Wheel
- 8-speaker Bose premium sound system
- Electronic cruise control
- Velour carpet/floor mats
- Full-size spare tire
- Cruise Control
- Security System
- Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
- Front fog lamps
- Front/rear head restraints
- Independent five-link rear suspension w/anti-lift/anti-squat geometry
- coil springs
- gas shock absorbers
- 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
- Cell Phone Hookup
- Climate Control
- Front Side Air Bag
- Rear Wheel Drive
- "Smoked" taillight lenses
- Anti-theft alarm system-inc: starter interrupt
- Oil quality sensor
- Power Door Locks
- Power Mirror(s)
- Woodgrain Interior Trim
- Dual front/rear cup holders
- 5-Speed A/T
- A/C
- Floor Mats
- Power Passenger Seat
- Dual front airbag supplemental restraint system
- Dual front door-mounted side impact airbags
- Driver Vanity Mirror
- Immobilizer
- Electric heated windshield washer nozzles
- AM/FM stereo weather band radio-inc: auto reverse cassette
- antitheft coding
- Lockable reel mechanism for child seat restraint
- ABS
- AM/FM Stereo
- Passenger Vanity Mirror
- Universal Garage Door Opener
- Front center armrests w/2-level enclosed storage
- 2.8L SOHC SMPI 18-valve aluminum-alloy V6 engine
- Driver Air Bag
- Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror
- Power Driver Seat
- Premium Sound System
- Traction Control
- V6 Cylinder Engine
- Integrated trunklid spoiler
- Red rear foglamp
- CD changer pre-wiring
- Electrostatic dust filter
- Aluminum Wheels
- Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel/gear shift knob
- Independent double wishbone front suspension w/anti-dive geometry
- Pwr recirculating-ball steering
- Babysmart automatic child seat recognition system
- Cassette
- Power Steering
- Conventional Spare Tire
- Dual heated pwr remote outside rearview mirrors
- Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors
- Front courtesy light w/delayed shutoff
- 205/60R15 all-season SBR tires
- Pwr 4-wheel disc brakes (front ventilated)
- A/T
- Bucket Seats
- Power Windows
- Instrumentation-inc: speedometer
- tachometer
- fuel level/engine coolant temp gauges
- electronic digital odometer
- resettable trip meter
- quartz clock
- digital outside temp indicator
- Integrated rear bumper cellular antenna
- Automatic speed-dependent volume adjustment
- Cellular telephone pre-wiring
- Climate control air conditioning
- Folding rear center armrest
- Heated Mirrors
- Passenger Air Bag
- Passenger Air Bag Sensor
- Tires - Front All-Season
- Halogen headlamps w/delayed off
- Rear window radio antenna
- Universal integrated garage door opener
- 16.4 gallon fuel tank
- Adjustable 3-point front shoulder belts w/dual emergency tensioning retractor
- Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
- Gasoline Fuel
Detailed Specifications
- 1-touch down
- Air conditioning
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- Automatic temperature control
- Driver door bin
- Driver vanity mirror
- Front beverage holders
- Garage door transmitter
- Illuminated entry
- Passenger door bin
- Passenger vanity mirror
- Power windows
- Remote keyless entry
- Speed control
- Alloy wheels
- Four wheel independent suspension
- Front anti-roll bar
- Power steering
- Rear anti-roll bar
- AM/FM radio
- Cassette
- Speaker type: brand
- Speakers: 8
- Front center armrest: w/storage
- Front seats: bucket
- Genuine wood dashboard insert
- Leather shift knob
- Leather steering wheel
- Max seating capacity: 5
- Power driver seat
- Power passenger seat
- Rear seat center armrest
- Rear seats: bench
- Cylinder configuration: V-6
- Drive type: rear-wheel
- Engine liters: 2.8
- Engine location: front
- Fuel economy city: 21mpg
- Fuel economy highway: 27mpg
- Fuel tank capacity: 16.4gal.
- Horsepower: 194hp @ 5,500RPM
- Mode select transmission
- Number of valves: 18
- Recommended fuel: Premium Unleaded
- Sequential multi-point fuel injection
- Torque: 199 lb.-ft. @ 3,750RPM
- Transmission: 5 speed automatic
- Bodyside moldings
- Bumpers: body-color
- Door mirrors: body-color
- Heated door mirrors
- Power door mirrors
- Rear cargo: trunk
- Curb weight: 1,504kg (3,316lbs)
- Engine bore x stroke: 89.9mm x 73.5mm (3.54" x 2.89")
- Engine displacement: 2.8 L
- Engine horsepower: 194hp @ 5,500RPM
- Engine torque: 199 lb.-ft. @ 3,750RPM
- Exterior body width: 1,720mm (67.7")
- Exterior height: 1,425mm (56.1")
- Exterior length: 4,506mm (177.4")
- Front headroom: 945mm (37.2")
- Front hiproom: 1,293mm (50.9")
- Front legroom: 1,054mm (41.5")
- Front shoulder room: 1,339mm (52.7")
- Interior cargo volume: 365 L (13 cu.ft.)
- Interior maximum cargo volume: 365 L (13 cu.ft.)
- Passenger volume: 2,492L (88.0 cu.ft.)
- Rear headroom: 940mm (37.0")
- Rear hiproom: 1,397mm (55.0")
- Rear legroom: 833mm (32.8")
- Rear shoulder room: 1,378mm (54.3")
- Turning radius: 5.4m (17.6')
- Wheelbase: 2,690mm (105.9")
- Delay-off headlights
- Display: analog
- Front fog lights
- Front reading lights
- Outside temperature display
- Rear window defroster
- Tachometer
- Variably intermittent wipers
- 4 wheel disc brakes
- ABS brakes
- Adjustable head restraints: driver and passenger w/tilt
- Dual front impact airbags
- Dual front side impact airbags
- Ignition disable
- Panic alarm
- Power adjustable front head restraints
- Power adjustable rear head restraints
- Traction control
Dealer Notes
Little car runs and drives real good. Drove in and it will drive out. Body and interior in good shape. Solid cheap transportation.
KBB.com Consumer Reviews
- 5.0
Car for a lifetime.
By BenzButNotBroke on Friday, January 25, 2013
I bought my 2000 C230 Kompressor with 70K miles on it in 2005. Liked it so much I bought one for the wife, too, and we still have them both. I've driven mine 115K more and now my daugher is using it for her college car. I like all the safety built in to these. Styling is getting a bit dated, but looks young for its age. Factory paint is excellent, interiors are solid and well-designed. I have had to replace the windhield wiper motor (in Oregon? duh..) but neither car has ever left us stranded. It is beautifully built, and if you are the sort to do your own minor repairs (lightbulbs and such) you will appreciate how thoughtfully-designed the details are. My only problem is that the defoggers (on both cars) fog the windows before they de-fog them. Have to be careful to not accidentally blind yourself at a bad time. Internet research reveals the proper fix for almost any ailment. With reasonable maintenance they will last forever. After 14 years, they still have the original batteries, fr' cryin' out loud. Electronic key eventually failed, that was $250 (ouch). Premium fuel is a drag, but I have gotten as high as 34 mpg on the freeway at 70 MPH. Car was pulling strongly at 120 MPH before I chickened-out. Claimed 132 MPH is quite likely. Not to put down any other car (and I have had many), but these are GREAT cars. When the kids move out, I will probably get a used 230SLK. Two seat roadster with much of the same running gear as the C230. I would probably not recommend a 14 year old vehicle to anyone who expects a drive-it-and-forget-it car. But on the used car market, these were an exceptional value. - 5.0
Fun and solid
By MB Dad in Oregon on Monday, May 26, 2008
I am a repeat MB owner. (Wish I still had my 1956 190SL!) My 2000 C230 has been everything I expected since the day I took delivery. This car is fun with all the zip one could ask for from a supercharged 4. Pure solid MB from the quirky cruise control lever that Consumer Reports will always hate, to the dependability one expects from the engineers at Daimler-Benz. Yes, the dealer maintenence is expensive but preventive maintenence will deliver reliable transportation without grief. I appreciate this vehicle and love the 24MPG in the city and 32 MPG on the highway. Comfort, dependability with style. Would I buy another? Well after 5 MBs over the past 50 years I would say so. - 4.0
Great Car except in snow
By Beans on Saturday, May 31, 2008
Good on gas, fun to drive, safe. Great in rain. Not recommended in areas where it snows. It does not perform in any snow. Have had problems in as little as one inch of icy snow. Snow tires and low gear help, but could get stuck in a substantial storm.
