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2L, 5-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, RWD
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The 1997 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Classic is a rear-wheel drive, 5-door Station Wagon that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is regarded as a Medium Luxury built in Germany with prices starting at $68,300 before on-road costs.
This Mercedes-Benz C-Class is powered by a 2L 4-cylinder engine that has 100 kW of power (at 5500 rpm) and 190 Nm of torque (at 4000 rpm) via a Five-speed Automatic transmission. It has a 62L fuel tank
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class measures 1460mm (57.5 inches) in height, 4487mm (176.7 inches) in length, 1720mm (67.7 inches) in width with a 2690mm (105.9 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1370kg (3020.3 lbs) of unladen weight. The C-Class Classic comes standard with 185/65 R15 front tyres and 185/65 R15 rear tyres. It has a 36 month warranty.
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| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,487 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,720 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,460 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,690 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,740 mm |
| Load Capacity | 480 mm |
Our Mercedes-Benz C-Class Exterior and Dimensions Page has every measurement you need to know exactly how this vehicle will fit your driving, garage, or work needs.
2L, 5-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, RWD
Ashtray Front Location: Front
Ashtray Rear Location: Rear
Ashtray Front Illuminated: yes
Cigar Lighter Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Cigar Lighter Front Seats Illuminated: yes
Courtesy Lights Delayed Fade: yes
Courtesy Lights Number Of Door Switches: 4
Cruise Control Steering Wheel Mounted Cruise Controls: yes
Illuminated Entry System Interior: yes
Passenger Assist Handles Number Of Handles: 4
Reading Lights Front Location: Front
Vanity Mirror Passenger Location: Passenger
Vanity Mirror Driver Location: Driver
Vanity Mirror Passenger Vanity Mirror Cover: yes
Vanity Mirror Driver Vanity Mirror Cover: yes
Catalytic Converter Type: 3-Way
Emission Control Level Standard Met: Adr 79/01
Engine Liters: 2
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Cc: 1998
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 4
Engine Bore: 89.9
Engine Stroke: 78.7
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4
Engine Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Engine Compression Ratio: 9.6
Engine Location: Front
Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
Engine Automatic Valve Adjustment: yes
Engine Block Composition: Light Alloy
Engine Head Composition: Light Alloy
Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Fuel System Ignition Type: Electronic
Fuel Fuel System Variable Intake Manifold: yes
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 62
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 16.4
Clock Type: Digital
External Temperature Type: Digital Display
Instrument Cluster Type: Analogue
Odometer Number Of Odometers: 1
Oil Pressure Type: Warning Light
Water Temperature Type: Gauge
Fuel Consumption As2877 Standard: As 2877
Fuel Consumption As2877 Urban L100km: 11.2
Fuel Consumption As2877 Urban Mpg: 21
Fuel Consumption As2877 Country Highway L100km: 7.6
Fuel Consumption As2877 Country Highway Mpg: 31
Fuel Consumption As2877 Combined L100km: 7.6
Fuel Consumption As2877 Combined Mpg: 31
Fuel Economy As2877 City L100km: 11.2
Fuel Economy As2877 Highway L100km: 7.6
Performance Maximum Speed Km H: 198
Performance Maximum Speed Mph: 123
Power Maximum Power Kw: 100
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 136
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 190
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4000
Power Measurement Standard: DIN
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
Drive Driven Wheels: Rear
Limited Slip Differential Rear Location: Rear
Limited Slip Differential Rear Type: Viscous
Transmission Type: Automatic
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
Transmission Mode Select Auto Only: yes
Transmission Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
Transmission Lock Up Auto Only: yes
Abs Four Wheel Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes Number Of: 4
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 2
Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Front Type: Wishbone
Suspension Rear Type: Multi-Link
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Levelling Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Levelling Rear Operation: Automatic
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 185
Wheels Tire Front Width: 185
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 65
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 65
Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: H
Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: H
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 15
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 15
Wheels Front Rim Type: Steel
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Steel
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 6
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 6
Wheels Rear Covers: Full
Wheels Front Covers: Full
Body Side Molding Color: Black/Grey
Body Side Molding Size: Narrow
Body Type: Station Wagon
Local Body Type: Station Wagon
Non Corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
Non Corrosive Body Location: Part
Spoiler Front Location: Front
Spoiler Front Color: Body Colour
Spoiler Front Type: lip
Front Location: Front
Rear Location: Rear
Front Color: Painted
Rear Color: Painted
Front Impact Absorbing: yes
Rear Impact Absorbing: yes
Cargo Area Standard Measurement: VDA
Cargo Area Length To Back Of Rear St Wagons Mm: 1027
Cargo Area Length To Back Of Rear St Wagons In: 40.4
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down Cuft: 0
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down L: 0
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down To Lower Window L: 0
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down To Lower Window Cuft: 0
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 57.5
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1460
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2690
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 105.9
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 67.7
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1720
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 176.7
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 4487
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1464
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 57.6
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1499
External Dimensions Front Track In: 59
External Dimensions Curb To Curb Turning Circle Mm: 10740
External Dimensions Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle Ft: 35.2
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front In: 38.9
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front Mm: 987
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear In: 37.7
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear Mm: 958
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front Mm: 1388
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front In: 54.6
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear Mm: 1378
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear In: 54.3
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front Mm: 1422
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front In: 56
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear Mm: 1406
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear In: 55.4
Doors Exterior Door Handles Color: Black
Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Headlights Lens Type: Conventional
Headlights Configuration: Twin
Type: Gloss
Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery Material: Foam/Plastic
Roof Rails Cross Bars: Removable
Sunroof Front Location: Front
Sunroof Front Type: Steel
Sunroof Front Operation: Electric
Sunroof Front Sliding: yes
Sunroof Front Tilting: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Heated: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Heated: yes
Electrically Foldable Mirrors Operation: Electric
Headlight Cleaners Type: Wash/Wipe
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Power Windows Rear Location: Rear
Power Windows Front Number Of Express: 2
Power Windows Front Switch Location: Console
Power Windows Rear Switch Location: Console
Sunvisors Driver Location: Driver
Sunvisors Passenger Location: Passenger
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Fixed
Windshield Wipers Number Of Speeds: 2
Windshield Wipers Wiper Mist Setting: yes
Windshield Wipers Single Wiper: yes
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 3020
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1370
Gross Vehicle Weight Kg: 1850
Gross Vehicle Weight Lbs: 4079
Maximum Roof Rack Load Kg: 100
Maximum Roof Rack Load Lbs: 220
Antenna Type: Electric
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Disc Autochanger: yes
System Brand Name: Eurovox
System Cassette: yes
System Type: Stereo
System Cassette Automatic Reverse: yes
System Front Rear Fader: yes
System Tape Logic Deck: yes
System Number Of Bands: 2
System Seek: yes
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 8
Door Panel Trim Material: Partial Cloth
Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
Floor Covering Load Area: Textile
Load Area Side Covering Type: Textile
Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
Luxury Trim On Shift Lever Skirt: Leather
Child Safety Seat Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Child Safety Seat Rear Seats Type: Integrated
Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Airbag Driver Type: Us-Bag
Front Airbag Passenger Type: Us-Bag
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Electric Adjustable: yes
Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Head Restraints Front Seats Rotational Adjustment: yes
Head Restraints Rear Seats Rotational Adjustment: yes
Head Restraints Front Seats Type: Cushion
Head Restraints Rear Seats Type: Cushion
Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
Rear Seat Belts Center Type: lap
Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Static
Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Passenger Type: Bucket
Front Seat Driver Type: Bucket
Front Seat Passenger Height Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Height Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Reclining: yes
Front Seat Driver Reclining: yes
Front Seat Driver Fore Aft Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Fore Aft Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Center Armrest Integral Box: yes
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Seat Upholstery Hard Plastic Shell: yes
Seating Capacity: 5
Audio Media Storage Unit Cassettes Type: Cassettes
Console Floor Location: Floor
Console Dashboard Location: Dashboard
Console Floor Storage: Lidded
Console Dashboard Type: Full
Console Floor Type: Full
Console Dashboard Storage: Open
Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
Glove Compartment Lockable: yes
Glove Compartment Lid: yes
Glove Compartment Illuminated: yes
Aircon Cfc Free Liquid: yes
Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Ventilation System Micro Filter: yes
Ventilation System Number Of Fan Speeds: 4
Ventilation System Thermostatic Heating: yes
Ventilation System Rear Seat Heater Ducts: yes
Ventilation System Recirculation Setting: yes
Anti Theft Protection Remote Operation: yes
Power Locks Operation: Remote
Power Locks Includes Power Windows: yes
Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
Power Locks Includes Sunroof: yes
Power Locks Includes Fuel Filler Door: yes
Power Locks Internal Switch: yes
Power Locks Operates From Trunk Hatch: yes
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