Mercedes-Benz C-Class Base (2009) price & specs

Base

Overview

The 2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Base is a rear-wheel drive, 4-door Sedan that was released to the Australian market on 3rd July 2009. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is regarded as a medium Car built in Germany with prices starting at $61,400 before on-road costs.

This Mercedes-Benz C-Class is powered by a 2.1L 4-cylinder engine that has 125 kW of power (at 3800 rpm) and 400 Nm of torque (at 2000 rpm) via a Five-speed Automatic transmission. Mercedes-Benz claims the C-Class Base uses 6.7L/100km of Diesel in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 176g of CO₂. It has a 66L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 985km per full tank

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class measures 1444mm (56.9 inches) in height, 4581mm (180.4 inches) in length, 1770mm (69.7 inches) in width with a 2760mm (108.7 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1585kg (3494.3 lbs) of unladen weight. The C-Class Base 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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Power to Weight

76.69 - 194.22 kW/t

76.69 kW/t

194.22 kW/t

Boot Space

475 - 485 litres

475 litres

485 litres

Fuel Efficiency

6.7 - 13.8 L/100km

6.7 L/100km

13.8 L/100km

Vehicle Range

478 - 985 km

478 km

985 km

Warranty (Years)

3 years

Warranty (Distance)

Unlimited

Years on Sale

4 years

1 year

3 years

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Dimensions

4,581 mm

1,770 mm

1,444 mm

Specification	Measurement
Overall Length	4,581 mm
Overall Width	1,770 mm
Overall Height	1,444 mm
Wheelbase	2,760 mm
Turning Circle	10,840 mm
Load Capacity	485 kg

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Sales Data

20241,943Total Sales

20251,425Total Sales

2026966YTD Sales

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sales rolling 12-months^#

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Explore Mercedes-Benz C-Class Features & Specs

Base

2.1L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWD

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Compressor

Compressor: Turbo

Emission control level

CO2 level - g/km combined: 176 g/km

Engine

Configuration: In-Line

Cc: 2,148 cc

Liters: 2.1 L

Number of cylinders: 4

Fuel

Fuel type: Diesel

Generic primary fuel type: Diesel

Minimum fuel type: Diesel

System

Injection/carburetion: Diesel Common Rail

Tanks

Type main: yes

Capacity: 66 L

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Computer

Average fuel consumption: yes

Fuel consumption

Standard ADR 81/02: yes

Combined: 6.7 L/100km

Country/highway: 5.2 L/100km

Calculated vehicle range: 985 km

Combined: 14.9 km/L

Country/highway: 19.2 km/L

Urban: 10.9 km/L

Urban: 9.2 L/100km

Performance

Maximum speed: 210 km/h

Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.4 s

Power

Maximum power hp/PS: 170 hp/PS

Maximum power kW: 125 kW

Maximum torque Nm: 400 Nm

Measurement standard: EEC

Rpm for maximum power (low): 3,800 rpm

Rpm for maximum torque (low): 2,000 rpm

Drive

Driven wheels: Rear

Transmission

Manual mode: yes

Shift lever location: Floor

Transmission description: Automatic with Manual Mode

Number of speeds: 5

Transmission type: Automatic

Disc brakes

Number of: 4

Number of ventilated discs: 2

Power steering

Vehicle speed proportional: yes

Wheel

Height adjustment: yes

Telescopic adjustment: yes

Type: Leather Covered

Suspension

Location front: yes

Spring type: Coil

Stabilizer bar: yes

Wheel dependence: Independent

Type: Wishbone

Location rear: yes

Spring type: Coil

Stabilizer bar: yes

Wheel dependence: Independent

Type: Multi-Link

Tires

Location front: yes

Type: Conventional/Summer

Tire profile: 55

Tire width: 205 mm

Location rear: yes

Type: Conventional/Summer

Tire profile: 55

Tire width: 205 mm

Wheels

Location front: yes

Rim type: Alloy

Rim diameter: 16 in

Rim width: 7 in

Location rear: yes

Rim type: Alloy

Rim diameter: 16 in

Rim width: 7 in

Body style

Body type: Sedan

Local number of doors: 4

Number of doors: 4

Local body type: Sedan

Bumpers

Location front: yes

Color: Painted

Location rear: yes

Color: Painted

Cargo capacity

Rear seat up; to lower window: 475 L

External dimensions

Curb to curb turning circle: 10,840 mm

Front track: 1,541 mm

Overall height: 1,444 mm

Overall length: 4,581 mm

Overall width: 1,770 mm

Rear track: 1,544 mm

Wheelbase: 2,760 mm

Doors

Location driver: yes

Type: Front Hinged

Location passenger: yes

Type: Front Hinged

Location rear driver: yes

Type: Front Hinged

Location rear passenger: yes

Type: Front Hinged

Headlight control

Dusk sensor: yes

Internal height adjustment: yes

Headlights

Bulb type (low beam): Halogen

Paint

Type gloss: yes

Door mirrors/cameras

Location driver: yes

Color: Painted

Type: Electrically Adjustable

Location passenger: yes

Color: Painted

Type: Electrically Adjustable

Power windows

Location front: yes

Location rear: yes

Windshield wipers

Intermittent wipe: Automatic

Rain sensor: yes

Weights

Gross vehicle weight: 2,070 kg

Published kerb weight: 1,585 kg

Connection to ext.entertainment devices

AUX jack front: yes

Remote audio controls

Type: Steering Wheel Mounted

Speakers

Number of: 8

System

Digital media card: yes

Radio: AM, FM

12v power outlet

Location front: yes

Parking distance system

Location front: yes

Type: Sensor

Location rear: yes

Type: Sensor

Vanity mirror

Location driver: yes

Illuminated: yes

Location passenger: yes

Illuminated: yes

Luxury trim

On center floor console: Piano Black

On gear selector: Leather

On instrument panel: Piano Black

Front airbag

Location driver: yes

Location passenger: yes

Front seat belts

Seat position driver: yes

Height adjustable: yes

Operation: Reel

Pre-tensioners: yes

Type: 3-Point

Seat position passenger: yes

Height adjustable: yes

Operation: Reel

Pre-tensioners: yes

Type: 3-Point

Head restraints

Location front seats: yes

Active: yes

Location rear seats: yes

Number: 3

Rear seat belts

Seat position center: yes

Operation: Reel

Type: 3-Point

Seat position driver: yes

Operation: Reel

Seat position passenger: yes

Operation: Reel

Side airbag

Location front: yes

Location rear: yes

Side curtain airbag

Location: Front and Rear

Front seat

Location driver: yes

Electrically adjustable: yes

Number of electrical adjustments: 3

Type: Bucket

Location passenger: yes

Electrically adjustable: yes

Number of electrical adjustments: 2

Type: Bucket

Rear seats

Facing direction front: yes

Folding: Fixed

Seating capacity: 3

Type: Bench

Seat upholstery

Additional seat material: Vinyl

Main seat material: Vinyl

Seating

Seating capacity: 5

Seating configuration: 2+3

Cup holders

Location front seats: yes

Refrigerated storage compartment

Location: Glove Compartment

Air conditioning

Climate control number of zones: 2

Power locks

Includes trunk/hatch: yes

Operation: Remote

Anti-corrosion

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 36 months

Powertrain - Total

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 36 months

Roadside assistance

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 48 months

Whole vehicle - Total

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 36 months

† Displayed prices are based on the drive-away price of the vehicle, which includes delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, and applicable road taxes, based on a Sydney location. However, prices may vary between states and territories, and additional costs such as compulsory third party (CTP) insurance, dealer delivery fees, and optional extras are not included. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.

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