sport mode MERCEDES-BENZ C300 2008 W204 Owner's Manual

136 Controls in detail
Manual transmission
Manual transmission is standard
equipment on C 300 Sport and not
available on other models.
For information on driving with a manual
transmission, see “Manual transmission”
(
page 130).
Warning!G
For vehicles equipped with a manual trans-
mission, getting out of your vehicle with the
gearshift lever not engaged in first or
reverse gear and parking brake engaged is
dangerous.
Also, when parked on an incline, an engaged
first or reverse gear alone may not prevent
your vehicle from moving, possibly hitting
people or objects.
Always set the parking brake in addition to
engaging first or reverse gear (
page 134).
When parked on an incline, turn front wheels
towards the road curb.
Do not park this vehicle in areas where
combustible materials such as grass, hay or
leaves can come into contact with the hot
exhaust system, as these materials could be
ignited and cause a vehicle fire.
Warning!G
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the starter switch, take it
with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave
children unattended in the vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Children
could move the gearshift lever, which could
result in an accident and/or serious person-
al injury.
Warning!G
On slippery road surfaces, never downshift
in order to obtain braking action. This could
result in drive wheel slip and reduced
vehicle control. Your vehicle’s ABS will not
prevent this type of loss of control.
Warning!G
Make sure absolutely no objects are ob-
structing the pedals’ range of movement.
Keep the driver’s footwell clear of all obsta-
cles. If there are any floormats or carpets in
the footwell, make sure the pedals still have
sufficient clearance.
During sudden driving or braking maneuvers
the objects could get caught between or be-
neath the pedals. You could then no longer
brake or accelerate. This could lead to acci-
dents and injury.

144 Controls in detail
Automatic transmission*
Automatic shift program
The program mode selector switch is
located on the lower part of the center
console.
Program mode selector switch
C Comfort For comfort driving
S Sport For standard drivingThe selected program mode appears in the
multifunction display.
1Selected program mode (comfort or
sport)
Press program mode selector switch
repeatedly until the letter of the
desired program mode appears in the
multifunction display.
SelectCfor comfort driving:

The vehicle starts out in second
gear (both forward and reverse) for
gentler starts. This does not apply if
full throttle is applied or gear
range1 is selected.

Traction and driving stability are
improved on icy roads.

Upshifts occur earlier even when
you give more gas. The engine then
operates at lower rpms and the
wheels are less likely to spin.
SelectSfor standard driving:

The vehicle starts out in first gear.

Upshifts occur later.
!Never change the program mode when the
gear selector lever is out of park positionP. This
could result in a change of driving characteristics
for which you may not be prepared.
iThe last selected program mode (CorS) is
switched on when the engine is restarted.

465 Technical data
Engine
Engine
ModelC 230 (204.052)1,2
C 230 Sport (204.052)1
C 230 4MATIC (204.085)1,2
C 230 4MATIC Sport (204.085)1,2
1The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the corresponding data of all special bodies and special equipment.2Canada only.
C 300 (204.054)1
C 300 Sport (204.054)1
C 300 4MATIC (204.081)1
C 300 4MATIC Sport (204.081)1
Engine272272
Mode of operation4-stroke engine, gasoline injection4-stroke engine, gasoline injection
No. of cylinders66
Bore3.46 in (88.00 mm)3.46 in (88.00 mm)
Stroke2.69 in (68.40 mm)3.23 in (82.10 mm)
Total piston displacement152.3 cu in (2496 cm3)182.8 cu in (2996 cm3)
Compression ratio11.4:111.3:1
Output acc. to SAE J 13493
3Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.
201 hp/6 100 rpm
(150 kW/6 100 rpm)228 hp/6 000 rpm
(170 kW/6 000 rpm)
Maximum torque
acc. to SAE J 1349181 lb-ft/2 900 - 5 500 rpm
(245 Nm/2 900 - 5 500 rpm)221 lb-ft/2 500 - 5 000 rpm
(300 Nm/2 500 - 5 000 rpm)
Maximum engine speed6500 rpm6500 rpm
Firing order1-4-3-6-2-51-4-3-6-2-5
Poly-V-belt2404 mm2404 mm

466 Technical data
Engine
ModelC 350 (204.056)1,2
C 350 Sport (204.056)1
C 350 4MATIC (204.087)1,2
C 350 4MATIC Sport (204.087)1,2
1The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the
corresponding data of all special bodies and special equipment.
2Canada only.
Engine272
Mode of operation4-stroke engine, gasoline injection
No. of cylinders6
Bore3.66 in (92.90 mm)
Stroke3.39 in (86.00 mm)
Total piston displacement213.5 cu in (3498 cm3)
Compression ratio10.7:1
Output acc. to SAE J 13493
3Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.
268 hp/6 000 rpm
(200 kW/6 000 rpm)
Maximum torque
acc. to SAE J 1349258 lb-ft/2 400 - 5 000 rpm
(350 Nm/2 400 - 5 000 rpm)
Maximum engine speed6 500 rpm
Firing order1-4-3-6-2-5
Poly-V-belt2 404 mm

467 Technical data
Rims and tires
Rims and tires
!Only use tires which have been tested and
approved for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz.
Tires approved by Mercedes-Benz are developed
to provide best possible performance in conjunc-
tion with the driving safety systems on your
vehicle such as ABS or ESP
®. Tires specially
developed for your vehicle and tested and
approved by Mercedes-Benz can be identified by
finding the following on the tire’s sidewall:

MO = Mercedes-Benz Original equipment
tires
Using tires other than those approved by
Mercedes-Benz may result in damage that is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
!Using tires other than those approved by
Mercedes-Benz can have detrimental effects,
such as

poor handling characteristics

increased noise

increased fuel consumption
Moreover, tires and rims not approved by
Mercedes-Benz may, under load, exhibit dimen-
sional variations and different tire deformation
characteristics that could cause them to come
into contact with the vehicle body or axle parts.
Damage to the tires or the vehicle may be the
result.
iFurther information on tires and rims is
available at any authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center. A placard with the recommended tire
inflation pressures is located on the driver’s door
B-pillar (
page 334). Some vehicles may have
supplemental tire inflation pressure information
for driving at high speeds (
page 340) or for
vehicle loads less than the maximum loaded
vehicle condition (
page 348). If such informa-
tion is provided, it can be found on the tire infla-
tion label located on the inside of the fuel filler
flap. The tire inflation pressure should be checked
regularly and should only be adjusted on cold
tires. Follow tire manufacturer’s maintenance
recommendation included with vehicle.
iThe following pages also list the approved
wheel rim and tire sizes for equipping your
vehicles with winter tires. Winter tires are not
available as standard or optional factory equip-
ment, but can be purchased from an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Depending on vehicle model and the standard or
optional factory-equipped wheel rim/tire
configuration on your vehicle (Appearance
Package, Sport Package etc.), equipping your
vehicle with winter tires approved for your
vehicle model may also require the purchase of
two or four wheel rims of the recommended size
for use with these winter tires. Contact an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center for more informa-
tion.

469 Technical data
Rims and tires
Mixed size tires
ModelC 230 Sport1
C 230 4MATIC Sport1
C 300 Sport
C 300 4MATIC Sport
C 350
1
C 350 4MATIC1
1Canada only.
Front axle:
Rims (light alloy)7.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset1.85 in (47 mm)
All-season tires2
2Radial-ply tires.
225/45 R17 91H M+S
Rear axle:
Rims (light alloy)8.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset2.28 in (58 mm)
All-season tires2245/40 R17 91H M+S

470 Technical data
Rims and tires
ModelC 350 Sport*
C 350 4MATIC Sport*1C 300 Sport*
C 300 4MATIC Sport*
C 350 Sport*
C 350 4MATIC Sport*
1
1Canada only.
Front axle:
AMG rims (light alloy)7.5 J x 17 H28Jx18H2
Wheel offset1.85 in (47 mm)1.97 in (50 mm)
Summer tires2
2Radial-ply tires.
–225/40 ZR18 92Y XL (Extra Load)
All-season tires2225/45 R17 91H M+S–
Rear axle:
AMG rims (light alloy)8.5 J x 17 H28.5Jx18H2
Wheel offset2.28 in (58 mm)2.13 in (54 mm)
Summer tires2,3
3Must not be used with snow chains.
–255/35 ZR18 94Y XL (Extra Load)
All-season tires2245/40 R17 91H M+S–

471 Technical data
Rims and tires
Minispare wheel
ModelC 2301
C 230 Sport1
C 230 4MATIC1
C 230 4MATIC Sport1
C 300
C 300 Sport
C 300 4MATIC
C 300 4MATIC Sport
1Canada only.
C 3501
C 350 Sport
C 350 4MATIC1
C 350 4MATIC Sport1
Rim (steel)3.5 B x 16 H23.5 B x 17 H2
Wheel offset0.79 in (20 mm)0.79 in (20 mm)
Tire2
2Must not be used with snow chains.
T 125/90 R16 98MT 125/80 R17 99M

473 Technical data
Electrical system
Electrical system
ModelC 2301
C 230 Sport1
C 230 4MATIC1
C 230 4MATIC Sport1
1Canada only.
C 300
C 300 Sport
C 300 4MATIC
C 300 4MATIC SportC 3501
C 350 Sport
C 350 4MATIC1
C 350 4MATIC Sport1
Generator (alternator)14 V/150 A14 V/150 A14 V/150 A
Starter motor12 V/1.4 kW12 V/1.4 kW12 V/1.4 kW
Battery12 V/84 Ah12 V/84 Ah12 V/84 Ah
Spark plugsNGK PLKR 6A
Bosch Platin Y 7 MPP 33NGK PLKR 6A
Bosch Platin Y 7 MPP 33NGK PLKR 6A
Bosch Platin Y 7 MPP 33
Electrode gap0.031 in (0.8 mm)0.031 in (0.8 mm)0.031 in (0.8 mm)
Tightening torque15 – 22 lb-ft (20 – 30 Nm)15 – 22 lb-ft (20 – 30 Nm)15 – 22 lb-ft (20 – 30 Nm)

474 Technical data
Main dimensions and weights
Main dimensions
ModelC 2301
1Canada only.
C 230 Sport1
C 350 4MATIC Sport1C 300C 300 4MATIC
Overall vehicle length180.6 in (4 586 mm)180.6 in (4 586 mm)182.3 in (4 630 mm)182.3 in (4 630 mm)
Overall vehicle width (exterior
rear view mirrors folded out)79.5 in (2 020 mm)79.5 in (2 020 mm)79.5 in (2 020 mm)79.5 in (2 020 mm)
Overall vehicle width (exterior
rear view mirrors folded in)69.7 in (1770 mm)69.7 in (1770 mm)69.7 in (1770 mm)69.7 in (1770 mm)
Overall vehicle height56.85 in (1 444 mm)56.3 in (1 429 mm)56.85 in (1 444 mm)56.9 in (1 445 mm)
Wheelbase124.6 in (2 760 mm)124.6 in (2 760 mm)124.6 in (2 760 mm)124.6 in (2 760 mm)
Track, front60.7 in (1 541 mm)60.4 in (1 533 mm)60.7 in (1 541 mm)60.7 in (1 541 mm)
Track, rear60.8 in (1 544 mm)59.6 in (1 514 mm)60.8 in (1 544 mm)60.8 in (1 544 mm)