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1997 Mercedes-Benz C-Class specs & colors

MSRP
4dr Sdn 2.3L
$30,450
4dr Sdn 2.8L
$35,400
4dr Sdn 3.6L AMG
$51,925
$35,400
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 I6
Engine Type
20 City / 27 Hwy
MPG
194 hp
Horsepower
5
Seating Capacity

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

Gas I6
Engine Type
2.8L/171
Displacement
194 @ 5500
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
199 @ 3750
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
A/T
5-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
20 City / 27 Hwy
MPG
10.0 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

3,360 lbs
Base Curb Weight
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
16 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

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