Mercedes C 350 2011 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Mercedes C class 2011 3.0 diesel description

Sedan Mercedes C 350 2011 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY has been produced from January, 2011 to January, 2013. It has six-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 3.0 litres, which produces power of 265 horsepower on 3800 rpm and torque 620 Nm (Newton metres) on 1600 revolutions per minute.

This 6-cylinder 24-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has Common Rail fuel system, it has no turbine. Engine versions compliant with Euro 5 and Euro 6 emission standards available.
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This Mercedes C class 3.0 engine oil type is 5W-30, MB 228.51/229.51 and oil capacity is 8.8 litres.

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

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Mercedes C 350 2011 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY fuel consumption is 5.9 litres per 100km (16.9 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 7.2 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 5.2 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 66 litres or 17.44 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 1100 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1260 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Mercedes real everyday fuel consumption is 7.8 litres per 100 km, which is 32% 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 3.0 service information and maintenance intervals Oil change intervals, capacities and specifications, service information for filters, spark plugs, belts etc.
Mercedes C class 2011

Mercedes C 350 2011 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY technical data

Model: Mercedes C 350 2011 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Body style: Sedan
Production period: 2011. January ... 2013. January 
Engine: 2987 cm3 Diesel, 6 cylinders CO2 emissions: 154 g/km
Power: 265 HP ON 3800 RPM Torque: 620 NM ON 1600 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): 5.9 (combined) 7.2 (urban) 5.2 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 7.8 l/100km (30.2 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: 2220 kg

Mercedes C 350 2011 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY engine OM642 350 CDI

Engine displacement 2987 cm3
Number of cylinders 6
Bore (cylinder diameter) 83 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 92 mm
Compression ratio 18 : 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.

More service info
Timing chain change interval 400,000 km (recommended)

Sometimes manufacturers do not specify timing chain replacement intervals and design chains for engine life. However, once the recommended change interval has been reached, it is recommended to periodically check the condition of the chain and to change the chain if excessive stretching is detected or if unusual noises from the engine or other symptoms occur.

Fuel system Common Rail

Common rail fuel injection provides more engine power, is quieter, more environmentally friendly and offers better fuel economy, but is more expensive to maintain and repair.

Mercedes C 350 2011 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY oil type 5W-30, MB 228.51/229.51
Oil capacity 8.8 litres (9.3 quarts) More service info
Power 231 - 265 HP ON 3800 RPM
Torque 540 - 620 NM ON 1600 RPM
Start of production (year) 2005
Duration of production 19 years
Engine also used on Mercedes E klase Mercedes ML Mercedes S klase and 6 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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