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
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1997 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

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Key specs

  • 4-door
  • 5 seats
  • 148.0-hp, 2.3-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 0 combined MPG
  • 177.4" length, 56.1" height
  • Rear Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Interior
No colors available

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

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

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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