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

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

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

Electrical

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

Engine

162 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
Gas I4
Engine Type
148 @ 5500
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
2.3L/140
Displacement
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
90 ft³
Passenger Volume
5
Passenger Capacity
N/A
Liftover Height
106 in
Wheelbase
37 in
Front Head Room
33 in
Second Leg Room
42 in
Front Leg Room
37 in
Second Head Room
68 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
56 in
Height, Overall
12 ft³
Trunk Volume
54 in
Second Hip Room
55 in
Front Shoulder Room
N/A
Min Ground Clearance
53 in
Front Hip Room
177 in
Length, Overall
58 in
Track Width, Rear
54 in
Second Shoulder Room

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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