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V Class (W638) Versions

- 200 CDI (1999)- 220 CDI (1999)- 230 (1996)- 230 (1999)- 230 Turbo Diesel (1996)- 280 (1997)- 280 (1999)

Mercedes Benz V Class (W638) 280 Specs

(1997 - 1999) - Technical Specifications for Years 1997, 1998, 1999

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With a fuel consumption of 13.8 litres/100km - 20 mpg UK - 17 mpg US (Average), 0 to 100 km/h (62mph) in 12.7 seconds, a maximum top speed of 114 mph (184 km/h), a curb weight of 4343 lbs (1970 kgs), the V Class (W638) 280 has a naturally-aspirated Inline 6 cylinder engine, Petrol motor, with the engine code 104.900.
This engine produces a maximum power of 174 PS (172 bhp - 128 kW) at 6000 rpm and a maximum torque of 237 Nm (174 lb.ft) at 2800 rpm. The power is transmitted to the road by the front wheel drive (FWD) with a 4 speed Automatic gearbox.
About chassis details responsible for road holding, handling behaviour and ride confort, the V Class (W638) has Independent. McPherson. coil spring. anti-roll bar front suspension and - rear suspension. Stock tire sizes are 215 / 60 on 16 inch rims at the front, and 215 / 60 on 16 inch rims at the rear. For stopping power, the V Class (W638) 280 braking system includes Vented Discs at the front and Discs at the rear.
The V Class (W638) model is a car manufactured by Mercedes Benz, sold new from year 1997 to 1999, and available after that as a used car.

Mercedes Benz V Class (W638) 280 Engine Technical Data

Engine type - Number of cylinders :	Inline 6

Engine Code :	104.900

Fuel type :	Petrol

Fuel System :	MPI - Bosch HFM

Engine Alignment :	Transverse

Engine size - Displacement - Engine capacity :	2792 cm3 or 170.4 cu-in

Bore x Stroke :	81.0 x 90.3 mm 3.19 x 3.54 inches

Number of valves :	12 Valves

Aspiration :	N/A

Compression Ratio :	10.4

Maximum power - Output - Horsepower :	174 PS or 172 bhp or 128 kW @ 6000 rpm

Maximum torque :	237 Nm or 174 lb.ft @ 2800 rpm

Drive wheels - Traction - Drivetrain :	FWD

Transmission Gearbox - Number of speeds :	4 speed Automatic Transmission Relations 1st Gear Ratio: 2nd Gear Ratio: 3rd Gear Ratio: 4th Gear Ratio: Reverse Gear Ratio: Final Drive Ratio:


Mercedes Benz V Class (W638) 280 Fuel Consumption (Economy), Emissions and Range

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Combined:	13.8 L/100km 20 mpg UK / 17 mpg US

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Open road:	11.0 L/100km 26 mpg UK / 21 mpg US

Fuel Consumption - Economy - City:	18.6 L/100km 15 mpg UK / 13 mpg US

Range :	565 Km or 351 miles

Fuel Tank Capacity :	78 L 17.2 UK gallons 20.6 US gallons

CO2 emissions :	321 g/Km (estimate)

Mercedes Benz V Class (W638) 280 Performance

Top Speed :	184 km/h or 114 Mph

Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) :	12.7 s

Mercedes Benz V Class (W638) 280 Size, Dimensions, Aerodynamics and Weight

Num. of Doors :	5

Wheelbase :	300 cm or 118.11 inches

Length :	466 cm or 183.46 inches

Width :	188 cm or 74.02 inches

Height :	184 cm or 72.44 inches

Max. Towing Capacity Weight :	0 Kg or 0 lbs

Aerodynamic drag coefficient - Cx :	-

Front Brakes - Disc dimensions :	Vented Discs (- mm)

Rear Brakes - Dics dimensions :	Discs (- mm)

Front Tyres - Rims dimensions :	215/60 R16

Rear Tyres - Rims dimensions :	215/60 R16

Curb Weight :	1970 kg OR 4343 lbs

Weight-Power Output Ratio :	11.3 kg/hp

Trunk / Boot capacity :	581-3406 L

Front Suspension :	Independent. McPherson. coil spring. anti-roll bar

Rear Suspension :	-

How much horsepower (hp) does a 1997 Mercedes Benz V Class (W638) 280 have?
The 1997 Mercedes Benz V Class (W638) 280 has 174 PS / 172 bhp / 128 kW horsepower.

How much does a Mercedes Benz V Class (W638) 280 weighs?
The Mercedes Benz V Class (W638) 280 weighs 1970 Kg / 4343 lbs.

What is the top speed of a Mercedes Benz V Class (W638) 280?
The Mercedes Benz V Class (W638) 280 top speed is 184 Km/h / 114 mph.

Is Mercedes Benz V Class (W638) 280 All Wheel Drive (AWD)?
No, the Mercedes Benz V Class (W638) 280 is not All Wheel Drive (AWD). It's Front Wheel Drive (FWD).