1998 Mercedes-Benz C-Class specs & colors

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Specifications

EPA Classification

Compact

Front Wheel Size	15 x 7 in
Rear Wheel Size	15 x 7 in
Spare Wheel Size	N/A in
Front Wheel Material	Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material	Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material	N/A

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

Engine Type	Gas I4
Displacement	2.3L/140
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM	147 @ 5500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM	162 @ 4000

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy	30 MPG
Cruising Range - City	377.20 mi
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City	23 MPG
Fuel Economy Est-Combined	N/A MPG
Cruising Range - Hwy	492.00 mi
EPA MPG Equivalent - City	N/A
EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy	N/A
EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined	N/A
Estimated Battery Range	N/A mi

Drivetrain	Rear Wheel Drive
Trans Type	5
Trans Description Cont.	Automatic w/OD
Trans Description Cont. Again	Electronic
First Gear Ratio (:1)	3.93
Second Gear Ratio (:1)	2.41
Third Gear Ratio (:1)	1.49
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)	1.00
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)	0.83
Reverse Ratio (:1)	3.10 (1.90 Winter Mode)
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)	3.27

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

Brake Type	Power
Brake ABS System	4-Wheel, 4-Channel
Brake ABS System (Second Line)	N/A
Disc - Front (Yes or )	Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )	Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness	11.2 x 0.47 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness	10.2 x 0.35 in
Drum - Rear (Yes or )	Not Available

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx	16.4 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx	N/A gal

Steering Type	Pwr Recirculating ball
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall	15.85
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)	3.2
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb	35.2 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall	N/A ft

Front Tire Size	205/60R15
Rear Tire Size	205/60R15
Spare Tire Size	Full-Size

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.	Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.	Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.	Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.	Not Available lbs

Base Curb Weight

3250 lbs

Passenger Capacity	5
Passenger Volume	88 ft³
Front Head Room	37.2 in
Front Leg Room	41.5 in
Front Shoulder Room	52.7 in
Front Hip Room	50.9 in
Second Head Room	37.0 in
Second Leg Room	32.8 in
Second Shoulder Room	54.3 in
Second Hip Room	55.0 in
Wheelbase	105.9 in
Length, Overall	177.4 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors	67.7 in
Height, Overall	56.1 in
Track Width, Front	59.0 in
Track Width, Rear	57.6 in
Min Ground Clearance	N/A in
Liftover Height	N/A in
Trunk Volume	12.9 ft³

15" X 7" aluminum wheels	Standard
5-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission-inc: "winter" mode, adaptive controls, OD	Standard
Pwr operated windows w/express-down/up control	Standard
Red rear foglamp	Standard
Outboard 3-point rear seat belts w/automatically adjusting shoulder belt anchors	Standard
16.4 gallon fuel tank	Standard
Front courtesy light w/delayed shutoff	Standard
Dual front airbag supplemental restraint system	Standard
M-B Tex upholstery	Standard
Integrated rear bumper cellular antenna	Standard
4-channel anti-lock brake system	Standard
Dual heated pwr remote outside rearview mirrors	Standard
Pwr door locks	Standard
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror	Standard
Brake assist system (applies full braking pwr automatically when needed)	Standard
Brake assist system (applies full braking pwr automatically when needed)	Standard
10-way adjustable driver bucket seat w/manual passenger bucket seat	Standard
Adjustable 3-point front shoulder belts w/dual emergency tensioning retractor	Standard
"Smoked" taillight lenses	Standard
Monocoque body construction	Standard
Automatic speed-dependent volume adjustment	Standard
Electric heated windshield washer nozzles	Standard
2.3L DOHC SMPI 16-valve in-line 4-cyl engine	Standard
Remote keyless dual-mode Smartkey-inc: remote window/sunroof opening, doors/trunk/fuel filler unlocking & key copy protection	Standard
Independent five-link rear suspension w/anti-lift/anti-squat geometry, coil springs, gas shock absorbers	Standard
205/60R15 all-season SBR tires	Standard
CD changer pre-wiring	Standard
Dual front/rear cup holders	Standard
Halogen headlamps w/delayed off	Standard
Dual front door-mounted side impact airbags	Standard
Folding rear center armrest	Standard
Front center armrests w/2-level enclosed storage	Standard
Leather-wrapped steering wheel/gear shift knob	Standard
Front/rear stabilizer bars	Standard
Anti-theft alarm system-inc: starter interrupt	Standard
Lockable reel mechanism for child seat restraint	Standard
Climate control air conditioning	Standard
AM/FM stereo weather band radio-inc: auto reverse cassette, antitheft coding, 8 speakers	Standard
Instrumentation-inc: speedometer, tachometer, fuel level/engine coolant temp gauges, electronic digital odometer, resettable trip meter, quartz clock, digital outside temp indicator	Standard
Integrated trunklid spoiler	Standard
City 23/hwy 30 (2.3L engine/5-speed auto trans)	Standard
Universal integrated garage door opener	Standard
Burl walnut trim	Standard
Electrostatic dust filter	Standard
Cellular telephone pre-wiring	Standard
Remote locking system-inc: selectable locking, panic button	Standard
Rear window radio antenna	Standard
Pwr recirculating-ball steering	Standard
4-channel anti-lock braking system	Standard
Auto-dimming rearview mirror	Standard
Electronic cruise control	Standard
Independent double wishbone front suspension w/anti-dive geometry, coil springs, gas shock absorbers	Standard
Rear wheel drive	Standard
Front fog lamps	Standard
Pwr 4-wheel disc brakes	Standard
Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors	Standard
Velour carpet/floor mats	Standard
Front/rear head restraints	Standard
Full-size spare tire	Standard
Babysmart automatic child seat recognition system	Standard

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