Mercedes C 350 2011 BlueEFFICIENCY

Mercedes C class 2011 3.5 petrol description

Sedan Mercedes C 350 2011 BlueEFFICIENCY has been produced from January, 2011 to January, 2013. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 3.5 litres, which produces power of 306 horsepower on 6400 rpm and torque 370 Nm (Newton metres) on 3500 revolutions per minute.

This 6-cylinder 24-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, this is an atmospheric engine (without turbine). Engine versions compliant with Euro 5 and Euro 6 emission standards available. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 270 up to 450 thousand kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
More engine specs 
This Mercedes C class 3.5 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 8 litres.

Mercedes C 350 2011 BlueEFFICIENCY has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 7 gears.
Mercedes C 350 2011 BlueEFFICIENCY accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 6 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 250 km/h.

Mercedes C 350 2011 BlueEFFICIENCY fuel consumption is 6.8 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (14.7 km/l), city fuel economy - 9.4 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 5.3 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 66 litres or 17.44 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 960 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1240 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Mercedes real everyday fuel consumption is 9.7 litres per 100 km, which is 43% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Mercedes C class fuel consumption.

Mercedes C class safety

During safety testing Mercedes C class has obtained 5 stars from five, which means very high safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Mercedes C class is evaluated with very good rate 90 from 100, children safety: good mark - 79 from 100, for pedestrian protection Mercedes C class got 57 points from 100.
Mercedes C class safety equipment has been rated as very good - 86 percents from 100.

Mercedes C class 2011

Mercedes C 350 2011 BlueEFFICIENCY technical data

Model: Mercedes C 350 2011 BlueEFFICIENCY
Body style: Sedan
Production period: 2011. January ... 2013. January 
Engine: 3498 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders CO2 emissions: 159 g/km
Power: 306 HP ON 6400 RPM Torque: 370 NM ON 3500 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (7 gears) Drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Top speed: 250 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.0 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.8 (combined) 9.4 (urban) 5.3 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 9.7 l/100km (24.2 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 66 litres (17.4 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.59m (length) 1.77m (width) 1.45m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.8 meters
Trunk capacity: 475 litres
Gross weight: 2125 kg

Mercedes C 350 2011 BlueEFFICIENCY engine M276 DES35

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 270,000 to 450,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 3498 cm3
Number of cylinders 6
Bore (cylinder diameter) 92.9 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 86 mm
Compression ratio 12.2 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

Fuel system Injection
Mercedes C 350 2011 BlueEFFICIENCY oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 8 litres (8.5 quarts)
Power 306 HP ON 6400 RPM
Torque 370 NM ON 3500 RPM
Start of production (year) 2010
Duration of production 14 years
Engine also used on Mercedes E klase Mercedes ML Mercedes CLS Mercedes SLK and 3 other models

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

All Mercedes C class sedan [2011 - 2013] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
Mercedes C 180 2011 BlueEFFICIENCY

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

1.8 Petrol 156 HP 6.7 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
Mercedes C 180 2011 BlueEFFICIENCY

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.8 Petrol 156 HP 6.4 l/100km Automatic (7) Rear wheel
Mercedes C 200 2011 BlueEFFICIENCY 1.8 Petrol 184 HP 6.6 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
Mercedes C 200 2011 BlueEFFICIENCY 1.8 Petrol 184 HP 6.5 l/100km Automatic (7) Rear wheel
Mercedes C 250 2011 BlueEFFICIENCY

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.8 Petrol 204 HP 6.4 l/100km Automatic (7) Rear wheel
Mercedes C 180 2011 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 2.1 Diesel 120 HP 4.8 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
Mercedes C 180 2011 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 2.1 Diesel 120 HP 4.9 l/100km Automatic (7) Rear wheel
Mercedes C 200 2011 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 2.1 Diesel 136 HP 4.8 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
Mercedes C 200 2011 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 2.1 Diesel 136 HP 4.9 l/100km Automatic (7) Rear wheel
Mercedes C 220 2011 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.1 Diesel 170 HP 4.4 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
Mercedes C 220 2011 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 2.1 Diesel 170 HP 4.8 l/100km Automatic (7) Rear wheel
Mercedes C 250 2011 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 2.1 Diesel 204 HP 4.8 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
Mercedes C 250 2011 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

2.1 Diesel 204 HP 4.8 l/100km Automatic (7) Rear wheel
Mercedes C 250 2011 CDI 4Matic BlueEFFICIENCY 4x4 2.1 Diesel 204 HP 6.4 l/100km Automatic (7) All wheel
Mercedes C 300 2011 CDI 4Matic BlueEFFICIENCY 4x4 3.0 Diesel 231 HP - Automatic (7) All wheel
Mercedes C 350 2011 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Most powerfull diesel version (265 HP)

3.0 Diesel 265 HP 5.9 l/100km Automatic (7) Rear wheel
Mercedes C 350 2011 BlueEFFICIENCY 3.5 Petrol 306 HP 6.8 l/100km Automatic (7) Rear wheel
Mercedes C 63 2011 AMG

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 4.4 seconds

6.2 Petrol 457 HP 12.0 l/100km Automatic (7) Rear wheel
Mercedes C class 2011 reviews
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