2008 Mercedes-Benz C280 Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C280 documents the 3.0L V6, a 183-cubic-inch gasoline engine with dual overhead cams and no forced induction, in the 4-door sedan. Three trims are covered: Classic, Elegance and Sport. They share the engine and body, and the manual gives specifications, torque values, procedures and wiring diagrams for the sedan's systems.

Engines covered

• 3.0L V6 (183 cu in) — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 4-door sedan

Trims covered

• Classic
• Elegance
• Sport

Known issues on the 2008 C280. Keeping a V6 sedan of this age in good order depends on accurate numbers and a methodical approach. The manual supplies engine specifications and torque values for the 3.0L, service procedures for the drivetrain, brakes, steering and suspension, and wiring diagrams paired with diagnostics for the electrical systems across the Classic, Elegance and Sport trims.