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
$35,400
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1997 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

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Key specs

  • 4-door
  • 5 seats
  • 194.0-hp, 2.8-liter, Straight 6 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 I6
MPG
20 City / 27 Hwy
Horsepower
194 hp
Seating Capacity
5

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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