1997 Mercedes-Benz C-Class specs & colors
4dr Car
MSRP
- 4dr Sdn 2.3L
- $30,450
- 4dr Sdn 2.8L
- $35,400
- 4dr Sdn 3.6L AMG
- $51,925
$30,450
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
Current listing price
Showing the 1997 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sdn 2.3L
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Color options
Interior
No colors available
Packages
Specifications
Highlights
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Gas I4
Engine Type
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23 City / 30 Hwy
MPG
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148 hp
Horsepower
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5
Seating Capacity
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Brakes
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11.2 x 0.87 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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10.2 x 0.35 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Power
Brake Type
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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4 Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Electrical
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90
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Engine
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Gas I4
Engine Type
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162 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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2.3L/140
Displacement
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148 @ 5500
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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A/T
5-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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23 City / 30 Hwy
MPG
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10.0 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Measurements
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106 in
Wheelbase
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59 in
Track Width, Front
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177 in
Length, Overall
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54 in
Second Hip Room
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5
Passenger Capacity
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33 in
Second Leg Room
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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37 in
Second Head Room
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37 in
Front Head Room
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53 in
Front Hip Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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12 ft³
Trunk Volume
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58 in
Track Width, Rear
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90 ft³
Passenger Volume
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56 in
Height, Overall
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68 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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54 in
Second Shoulder Room
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N/A
Liftover Height
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55 in
Front Shoulder Room
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Steering
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35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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Pwr Recirculating Ball
Steering Type
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16
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Suspension
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front
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5-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Tires & Wheels
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
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Full-Size
Spare Tire Size
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195/65HR15
Rear Tire Size
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Full-Size in
Spare Wheel Size
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15 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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15 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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195/65HR15
Front Tire Size
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Weight & Capacity
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16 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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3,195 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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