1998 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Base Pricing and Spec

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    Overview

    The 1998 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Base is a rear-wheel drive, 4-door Sedan 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 $55,300 before on-road costs.

    This Mercedes-Benz C-Class is powered by a 1.8L 4-cylinder engine that has 90 kW of power (at 5500 rpm) and 170 Nm of torque (at 3700 rpm) via a Five-speed Automatic transmission. It has a 62L fuel tank

    The Mercedes-Benz C-Class measures 1418mm (55.8 inches) in height, 4516mm (177.8 inches) in length, 1720mm (67.7 inches) in width with a 2690mm (105.9 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1385kg (3053.4 lbs) of unladen weight. The C-Class Base comes standard with 195/65 R15 front tyres and 195/65 R15 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    64.98 - 143.31 kW/t
    64.98 kW/t
    143.31 kW/t
    Boot Space
    430 - 465 litres
    390 litres
    465 litres
    Price
    $52,700 - $155,100
    $47,950
    $155,100
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    New this year - 3 years
    2 years
    2 years

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    Dimensions

    4,516 mm
    1,720 mm
    1,418 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,516 mm
    Overall Width1,720 mm
    Overall Height1,418 mm
    Wheelbase2,690 mm
    Turning Circle10,740 mm
    Load Capacity445 mm

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    Ashtray

    Ashtray Front Location: Front

    Ashtray Rear Location: Rear

    Ashtray Front Illuminated: yes

    Cigar Lighter

    Cigar Lighter Front Seats Location: Front Seats

    Cigar Lighter Front Seats Illuminated: yes

    Courtesy Lights

    Courtesy Lights Delayed Fade: yes

    Courtesy Lights Number Of Door Switches: 4

    Cruise Control

    Cruise Control Steering Wheel Mounted Cruise Controls: yes

    Illuminated Entry System

    Illuminated Entry System Interior: yes

    Reading Lights

    Reading Lights Front Location: Front

    Vanity Mirror

    Vanity Mirror Passenger Location: Passenger

    Vanity Mirror Driver Location: Driver

    Catalytic Converter

    Catalytic Converter Type: 3-Way

    Emission Control Level

    Emission Control Level Standard Met: Adr 79/01

    Engine

    Engine Liters: 1.8

    Engine Configuration: In-Line

    Engine Cc: 1799

    Engine Number Of Cylinders: 4

    Engine Bore: 85.3

    Engine Stroke: 78.7

    Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4

    Engine Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes

    Engine Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam

    Engine Compression Ratio: 10.4

    Engine Location: Front

    Engine Orientation: Longitudinal

    Fuel

    Fuel Type: Unleaded

    Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol

    Fuel System

    Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection

    Fuel Fuel System Ignition Type: Full Management Control System

    Fuel Tanks

    Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total

    Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 62

    Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 16.4

    Clock

    Clock Type: Digital

    External Temperature

    External Temperature Type: Digital Display

    Instrument Cluster

    Instrument Cluster Type: Partial Digital

    Odometer

    Odometer Number Of Odometers: 1

    Oil Pressure

    Oil Pressure Type: Warning Light

    Water Temperature

    Water Temperature Type: Gauge

    Fuel Consumption

    Fuel Consumption As2877 Standard: As 2877

    Fuel Consumption As2877 Urban L100km: 10

    Fuel Consumption As2877 Urban Mpg: 24

    Fuel Consumption As2877 Country Highway L100km: 6.8

    Fuel Consumption As2877 Country Highway Mpg: 35

    Fuel Consumption As2877 Combined L100km: 6.6

    Fuel Consumption As2877 Combined Mpg: 36

    Fuel Economy

    Fuel Economy As2877 City L100km: 10

    Fuel Economy As2877 Highway L100km: 6.8

    Performance

    Performance Acceleration0 To100 Km H: 11.5

    Performance Maximum Speed Km H: 190

    Performance Maximum Speed Mph: 118

    Power

    Power Maximum Power Kw: 90

    Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 122

    Power Maximum Torque Nm: 170

    Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3700

    Power Measurement Standard: DIN

    Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500

    Drive

    Drive Driven Wheels: Rear

    Transmission

    Transmission Type: Automatic

    Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5

    Transmission Mode Select Auto Only: yes

    Transmission Electronic Control Auto Only: yes

    Transmission Lock Up Auto Only: yes

    Transmission1st Gear Ratio: 3.93

    Transmission4th Gear Ratio: 1

    Transmission2nd Gear Ratio: 2.41

    Transmission3rd Gear Ratio: 1.49

    Transmission Reverse Gear Ratio: 3.1

    Transmission5th Gear Ratio: 0.83

    Abs

    Abs Four Wheel Location: 4-Wheel

    Disc Brakes

    Disc Brakes Number Of: 4

    Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 2

    Steering Wheel

    Steering Wheel Type: Plastic

    Alternate Suspension

    Alternate Suspension Type: Sport

    Suspension

    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

    Suspension Levelling Rear Location: Rear

    Suspension Levelling Rear Operation: Automatic

    Tires

    Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear

    Wheels Tire Front Location: Front

    Wheels Tire Rear Width: 195

    Wheels Tire Front Width: 195

    Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 65

    Wheels Tire Front Profile: 65

    Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: H

    Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: H

    Wheels

    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: 6.5

    Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 6.5

    Wheels Rear Covers: Full

    Wheels Front Covers: Full

    Body Side Molding

    Body Side Molding Color: Toned

    Body Side Molding Size: Narrow

    Body Style

    Body Type: Sedan

    Local Body Type: Sedan

    Non Corrosive Body

    Non Corrosive Body Type: Galvanised

    Non Corrosive Body Location: Part

    Spoiler

    Spoiler Front Location: Front

    Spoiler Front Color: Body Colour

    Bumpers

    Front Location: Front

    Rear Location: Rear

    Front Color: Painted

    Rear Color: Painted

    Front Rubbing Strip: yes

    Rear Rubbing Strip: yes

    Cargo Capacity

    Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window L: 430

    Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window Cuft: 15.2

    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

    External Dimensions Overall Height In: 55.8

    External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1418

    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: 177.8

    External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 4516

    External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1476

    External Dimensions Rear Track In: 58.1

    External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1501

    External Dimensions Front Track In: 59.1

    External Dimensions Curb To Curb Turning Circle Mm: 10740

    External Dimensions Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle Ft: 35.2

    Internal Dimensions

    Interior Dimensions Headroom Front In: 38.9

    Interior Dimensions Headroom Front Mm: 987

    Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear In: 37.6

    Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear Mm: 956

    Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front Mm: 1380

    Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front In: 54.3

    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: 1404

    Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear In: 55.3

    Exterior Door Handles

    Doors Exterior Door Handles Color: Black

    Headlight Control

    Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment: yes

    Headlights

    Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen

    Headlights Lens Type: Conventional

    Headlights Configuration: Twin

    Paint

    Type: Gloss

    Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery

    Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery Material: Foam/Plastic

    Sunroof

    Sunroof Front Location: Front

    Sunroof Front Type: Steel

    Sunroof Front Operation: Electric

    Sunroof Front Sliding: yes

    Sunroof Front Tilting: yes

    Blind

    Blind Rear Location: Rear

    Blind Rear Type: Electric

    Door Mirrors Cameras

    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

    Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Wide Angle: yes

    Headlight Cleaners

    Headlight Cleaners Type: Wash/Wipe

    Power Windows

    Power Windows Front Location: Front

    Power Windows Rear Location: Rear

    Power Windows Front Number Of Express: 2

    Power Windows Front Safety Operation: yes

    Sunvisors

    Sunvisors Driver Location: Driver

    Sunvisors Passenger Location: Passenger

    Windshield Wipers

    Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Fixed

    Windshield Wipers Number Of Speeds: 2

    Weights

    Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 3053

    Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1385

    Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 1575

    Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 3472

    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Kg: 675

    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Lbs: 1488

    Gross Vehicle Weight Kg: 1830

    Gross Vehicle Weight Lbs: 4034

    Antenna

    Antenna Type: Element

    Audio Anti Theft Protection

    Anti Theft Protection Type: Code

    Audio System

    System Radio Type: Am/Fm

    System Disc Autochanger: yes

    System Cassette: yes

    System Type: Stereo

    System Cassette Automatic Reverse: yes

    Speakers

    Speaker Number Of Speakers: 8

    Door Panel Trim

    Door Panel Trim Material: Partial Cloth

    Floor Covering

    Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile

    Floor Covering Load Area: Textile

    Load Area Side Covering

    Load Area Side Covering Type: Textile

    Luxury Trim

    Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook

    Child Safety Seat

    Child Safety Seat Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats

    Child Safety Seat Rear Seats Type: Integrated

    Front Airbag

    Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver

    Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger

    Front Seat Belts

    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

    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 Front Seats Rotational Adjustment: yes

    Head Restraints Rear Seats Rotational Adjustment: yes

    Rear Seat Belts

    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

    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

    Front Seat Center Armrest Integral Box: yes

    Seat Upholstery

    Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth

    Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth

    Seating

    Seating Capacity: 5

    Audio Media Storage Unit

    Audio Media Storage Unit Cassettes Type: Cassettes

    Console

    Console Floor Location: Floor

    Console Dashboard Location: Dashboard

    Console Floor Storage: Open

    Console Dashboard Type: Full

    Console Floor Type: Full

    Console Dashboard Storage: Open

    Door Pockets Bins

    Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger

    Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver

    Glove Compartment

    Glove Compartment Lockable: yes

    Glove Compartment Lid: yes

    Glove Compartment Illuminated: yes

    Air Conditioning

    Aircon Cfc Free Liquid: yes

    Secondary Ventilation Controls

    Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat

    Ventilation System

    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

    Anti Theft Protection Interior Monitoring: yes

    Anti Theft Protection Peripheral: yes

    Anti Theft Protection Anti Lift: yes

    Power Locks

    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

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