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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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

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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