1997 Mercedes-Benz C-Class specs & colors

4dr Car

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MSRP
4dr Sdn 2.3L
$30,450
4dr Sdn 2.8L
$35,400
4dr Sdn 3.6L AMG
$51,925
$30,450
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1997 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
No colors available

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

Gas I4
Engine Type
23 City / 30 Hwy
MPG
148 hp
Horsepower
5
Seating Capacity

Brakes

11.2 x 0.87 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
10.2 x 0.35 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Power
Brake Type
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
4 Wheel
Brake ABS System
Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Electrical

N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
90
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Engine

148 @ 5500
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
2.3L/140
Displacement
Gas I4
Engine Type
162 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
A/T
5-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
23 City / 30 Hwy
MPG
10.0 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

37 in
Second Head Room
53 in
Front Hip Room
12 ft³
Trunk Volume
177 in
Length, Overall
N/A
Min Ground Clearance
54 in
Second Shoulder Room
58 in
Track Width, Rear
33 in
Second Leg Room
42 in
Front Leg Room
59 in
Track Width, Front
54 in
Second Hip Room
90 ft³
Passenger Volume
68 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
55 in
Front Shoulder Room
56 in
Height, Overall
106 in
Wheelbase
N/A
Liftover Height
37 in
Front Head Room
5
Passenger Capacity

Steering

3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
16
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
Pwr Recirculating Ball
Steering Type

Suspension

5-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front

Tires & Wheels

15 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
195/65HR15
Rear Tire Size
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
15 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
Full-Size
Spare Tire Size
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Full-Size in
Spare Wheel Size
195/65HR15
Front Tire Size

Weight & Capacity

Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
3,195 lbs
Base Curb Weight
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
16 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

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