How does auto pilot work on a Mercedes C280?
Once the C280’s ambled up to cruising speed, you’re free to space out about the cabin. In fact, driving this sedan in auto pilot is the most Mercedes-like part of this Mercedes; radio on, seat heated, cruise control set, brain disengaged.
Is the Mercedes C280 4Matic a good car?
The “you” driving a Mercedes C280 4MATIC simply goes ‘round the ramp at a sensible speed, knowing that anything more invites the electronic handling Nannies in for a nice long chat. More importantly and less tolerably, the C280’s suspension is not so good (i.e. bad) at soaking-up lumps and bumps. It’s not crashy per se, but neither is it stately.
What kind of engine does the Mercedes C280 have?
Strangely, the C280 is powered by one of the few engines whose designation has been rounded-down for marketing purposes. Its 3.0-liter V6 is superbly soft, completely progressive and supernaturally quiet. In fact, it’s guaranteed not to interfere with a sporting driver’s growing boredom.
How long does it take a Mercedes C280 to go from zero to sixty?
To wit: depress the C280’s predictably leaden go-pedal and the car moves a bit; nice and gentle, easy does it, away we go. If you could be bothered, you could hammer it and sprint from zero to sixty in a yawn over seven-and-a-half seconds. But you can’t so you won’t.
What should the temperature be in a Mercedes 107?
The thermostat in the 107 is designed to open at 80C, or about 175F. Your car should run at or slightly above this temperature, under most conditions. However, your engine is also designed to operate as high as 110C, or 230F for short periods. Under heavy operating conditions, don’t be surprised to see the temperature creep up.
Why does my Mercedes car keep running hot?
They’re designed that way, to keep your peace of mind. In reality, your engine temperature is always going up and down, that’s why there’s a thermostat in the car; to help stabilize the temperature and keep it in the range where your engine operates best. Mercedes didn’t do that.
Where does the coolant go when the car is hot?
Coolant overflow: Mounted on the passenger side wheel well on US cars (driver side if you’re from one of those countries where you open the bonnet to see the engine), this holds extra coolant, allowing the coolant in your system to expand and contract as the engine heats up and cools off.
Why is my car running hot at 3k rpm?
Because it’s run directly from the engine, if you’re at idle, the pump is running slower, and your coolant is flowing slower, so your engine temperature will go up slightly. At freeway speeds, when your car is running at 3K RPM, it’s working fastest, helping to funnel heat safely away from the engine and into the radiator.