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

  • 4-door
  • 5 seats
  • 148.0-hp, 2.3-liter, 4 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 I4
MPG
23 City / 30 Hwy
Horsepower
148 hp
Seating Capacity
5

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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