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Overview
The 1999 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Base is a rear-wheel drive, 4-door Sedan that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970 classified as a 202 Series. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is regarded as a Medium Luxury built in South Africa with prices starting at $52,220 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 1427mm (56.2 inches) in height, 4516mm (177.8 inches) in length, 1723mm (67.8 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
$49,620 - $159,600
$48,350
$159,600
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
1,723 mm
1,427 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,516 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,723 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,427 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,690 mm |
| Load Capacity | 445 mm |
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Explore Mercedes-Benz C-Class Features & Specs
Catalytic Converter
Catalytic Converter Type: 3-Way
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: 9.8
Fuel
Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 62
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 16.4
Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel Consumption
Fuel Consumption As2877 Standard: As 2877
Fuel Consumption As2877 Urban L100km: 10.2
Fuel Consumption As2877 Urban Mpg: 23
Fuel Consumption As2877 Country Highway L100km: 7.5
Fuel Consumption As2877 Country Highway Mpg: 31
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy As2877 City L100km: 10.2
Fuel Economy As2877 Highway L100km: 7.5
Performance
Performance Acceleration0 To100 Km H: 13
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: EEC
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: Rear
Electronic Traction Control
Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
Transmission
Transmission Type: Automatic
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
Transmission Manual Mode: yes
Transmission Mode Select Auto Only: yes
Transmission Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
Transmission Lock Up Auto Only: yes
Abs
Abs Four Wheel Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 4
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
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
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: Alloy
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 6.5
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 6.5
Body Style
Body Type: Sedan
Local Body Type: Sedan
Driver Location: RHD
Non Corrosive Body
Non Corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
Non Corrosive Body Location: Full
Bumpers
Front Location: Front
Rear Location: Rear
Front Color: Painted
Rear Color: Painted
Cargo Capacity
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window L: 430
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window Cuft: 15.2
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 56.2
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1427
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2690
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 105.9
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 67.8
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1723
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 177.8
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 4516
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 Wall To Wall Turning Circle Ft: 35.2
External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle Mm: 10730
Internal Dimensions
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front In: 38.8
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front Mm: 986
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear In: 37.6
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear Mm: 956
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front Mm: 1339
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front In: 52.7
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear Mm: 1378
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear In: 54.3
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front Mm: 1392
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front In: 54.8
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear Mm: 1410
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear In: 55.5
Headlight Control
Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Headlights Lens Type: Conventional
Paint
Type: Gloss
Sunroof
Sunroof Front Location: Front
Sunroof Front Type: Glass
Sunroof Front Operation: Electric
Sunroof Front Sliding: yes
Sunroof Front Sunshade: yes
Sunroof Front Tilting: yes
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
Power Windows
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Power Windows Rear Location: Rear
Power Windows Front Number Of Express: 2
Power Windows Rear Number Of Express: 2
Power Windows Front Safety Operation: yes
Power Windows Rear Safety Operation: yes
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Fixed
Weights
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 3053
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1385
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 1500
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 3307
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 Cassette: yes
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 8
Courtesy Lights
Courtesy Lights Delayed Fade: yes
Reading Lights
Reading Lights Front Location: Front
Vanity Mirror
Vanity Mirror Passenger Location: Passenger
Vanity Mirror Driver Location: Driver
Luxury Trim
Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
Luxury Trim On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
Front Airbag
Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Airbag Passenger Occupant Sensors: yes
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 Number: 2
Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
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
Side Airbag
Side Airbag Front Location: Front
Side Airbag Front Occupant Sensors: 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 Tilt Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Tilt Adjustment: yes
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
Seating
Seating Capacity: 5
Door Pockets Bins
Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
Seat Back Storage
Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
Ventilation System
Ventilation System Micro Filter: yes
Ventilation System Thermostatic Heating: yes
Power Locks
Power Locks Operation: Remote
Power Locks Includes Power Windows: yes
Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
Power Locks Includes Sunroof: yes
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