Mercedes-Benz C-Class Classic (2001) price & specs
Classic
Overview
The 2001 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Classic is a rear-wheel drive, 4-door Sedan that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970 classified as a 203 Series. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is regarded as a Medium Luxury built in South Africa with prices starting at $73,874 before on-road costs.
This Mercedes-Benz C-Class is powered by a 2.6L 6-cylinder engine that has 125 kW of power (at 5500 rpm) and 240 Nm of torque (at 4500 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, 4526mm (178.2 inches) in length, 1728mm (68.0 inches) in width with a 2715mm (106.9 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1480kg (3262.8 lbs) of unladen weight. The C-Class Classic comes standard with 205/55 R16 front tyres and 205/55 R16 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,526 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,728 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,427 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,715 mm |
| Load Capacity | 535 mm |
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Engine
Engine Bore: 89.9
Engine Cc: 2597
Engine Compression Ratio: 10.5
Engine Configuration: V
Engine Liters: 2.6
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 6
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 3
Engine Stroke: 68.2
Engine Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam
Fuel
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 16.4
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 62
Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
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Computer
Computer Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Computer Average Speed: yes
Computer Range For Remaining Fuel: yes
Fuel Consumption
Fuel Consumption As2877 Country Highway L100km: 6.8
Fuel Consumption As2877 Country Highway Mpg: 35
Fuel Consumption As2877 Standard: As 2877
Fuel Consumption As2877 Urban L100km: 10.5
Fuel Consumption As2877 Urban Mpg: 22
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy As2877 City L100km: 10.5
Fuel Economy As2877 Highway L100km: 6.8
Performance
Performance Acceleration0 To100 Km H: 9.5
Performance Maximum Speed Km H: 210
Performance Maximum Speed Mph: 130
Power
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 170
Power Maximum Power Kw: 125
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 240
Power Measurement Standard: EEC
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4500
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: Rear
Electronic Traction Control
Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
Transmission
Transmission Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
Transmission Lock Up Auto Only: yes
Transmission Manual Mode: yes
Transmission Mode Select Auto Only: yes
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
Transmission Type: Automatic
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 Height Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Multi Function: yes
Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
Alternate Suspension
Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
Suspension
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Type: Wishbone
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Rear Type: Multi-Link
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 55
Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: V
Wheels Tire Front Width: 205
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 55
Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: V
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 205
Wheels
Wheels Front Covers: Full
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 16
Wheels Front Rim Type: Steel
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 7
Wheels Rear Covers: Full
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 16
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Steel
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 7
Body Style
Body Type: Sedan
Driver Location: RHD
Local Body Type: Sedan
Non Corrosive Body
Non Corrosive Body Location: Part
Non Corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
Spoiler
Spoiler Front Color: Body Colour
Spoiler Front Location: Front
Spoiler Front Type: lip
Underbody Protection
Underbody Protection Engine Location: Engine
Bumpers
Front Color: Painted
Front Location: Front
Rear Color: Painted
Rear Location: Rear
Cargo Capacity
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window Cuft: 16.1
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window L: 455
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Front Track In: 59.3
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1505
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 56.2
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1427
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 178.2
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 4526
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 68
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1728
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 58.1
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1476
External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle Ft: 35.3
External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle Mm: 10760
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 106.9
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2715
Internal Dimensions
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front In: 37.1
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front Mm: 942
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear In: 36.9
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear Mm: 938
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front In: 55.1
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front Mm: 1400
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear In: 56
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear Mm: 1422
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front In: 53.1
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front Mm: 1350
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear In: 54.3
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear Mm: 1378
Headlight Control
Headlight Control Dusk Sensor: yes
Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Headlights Configuration: Twin
Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
Paint
Type: Gloss
Sunroof
Sunroof Front Location: Front
Sunroof Front Operation: Electric
Sunroof Front Sliding: yes
Sunroof Front Sunshade: yes
Sunroof Front Tilting: yes
Sunroof Front Type: Glass
Blind
Blind Rear Location: Rear
Blind Rear Type: Electric
Door Mirrors Cameras
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Heated: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Heated: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Tilting For Reversing: Automatic
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Wide Angle: yes
Electrically Foldable Mirrors
Electrically Foldable Mirrors Operation: Electric
Headlight Cleaners
Headlight Cleaners Type: High Pressure
Power Windows
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Power Windows Front Number Of Express: 2
Power Windows Front Safety Operation: yes
Power Windows Rear Location: Rear
Power Windows Rear Number Of Express: 2
Power Windows Rear Safety Operation: yes
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 1500
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 3307
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Kg: 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Lbs: 1653
Gross Vehicle Weight Kg: 2015
Gross Vehicle Weight Lbs: 4442
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1480
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 3263
Antenna
Antenna Type: Element
Audio Anti Theft Protection
Anti Theft Protection Type: Code
Audio System
System Cassette Automatic Reverse: yes
System Disc Autochanger: yes
System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
System In Dash Cd: yes
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Tape Logic Deck: yes
System Type: Stereo
Disc Player
Disc Player Capacity: 6
Remote Audio Controls
Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 7
Speaker Upgraded Speakers: yes
Cigar Lighter
Cigar Lighter Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Courtesy Lights
Courtesy Lights Delayed Fade: yes
Entertainment Display Screen
Ent Display Screen Front Screen Location: Front
Memorized Adjustment
Memorized Adjustment Door Mirror Position: yes
Memorized Adjustment Number Of Driver Seat Positions: 5
Memorized Adjustment Steering Wheel Position: yes
Reading Lights
Reading Lights Front Location: Front
Remote Trunk Hatch Release
Remote Trunk Hatch Release Operation: Remote Control
Vanity Mirror
Vanity Mirror Driver Location: Driver
Vanity Mirror Passenger Location: Passenger
Voice Activating System
Voice Activating System Includes Phone: yes
Luxury Trim
Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
Child Safety Seat
Child Safety Seat Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Child Safety Seat Rear Seats Number: 1
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 Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
Head Restraints Rear Seats Dipping For Reverse: yes
Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
Rear Seat Belts
Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Side Airbag
Side Airbag Front Location: Front
Side Airbag Rear Location: Rear
Side Curtain Airbag
Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
Front Seat
Front Seat Driver Electrically Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Driver Height Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Driver Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 2
Front Seat Driver Tilt Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Type: Bucket
Front Seat Passenger Electrically Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Passenger Height Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Passenger Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 2
Front Seat Passenger Tilt Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
Seating
Seating Capacity: 5
Audio Media Storage Unit
Audio Media Storage Unit Cassettes Type: Cassettes
Audio Media Storage Unit Cds Type: Discs
Cup Holders
Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Cup Holders Front Seats Type: Fixed
Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Cup Holders Rear Seats Type: Pop Out
Door Pockets Bins
Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
Seat Back Storage
Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
Air Conditioning
Aircon Rear Outlet: yes
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Ventilation System
Ventilation System Active Carbon Filter: yes
Ventilation System Automatic Recirculation: yes
Ventilation System Micro Filter: yes
Anti Theft Protection
Anti Theft Protection Anti Lift: yes
Anti Theft Protection Peripheral: yes
Anti Theft Protection Remote Operation: yes
Power Locks
Power Locks Includes Power Windows: yes
Power Locks Includes Sunroof: yes
Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
Power Locks Operation: Remote
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