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1996 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
The new Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a Medium Luxury offered in a 4D Sedan body style. Available in Australia from $56,900 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the variant and topping out at $155,100 for the.
Engine options include 1.8L multi-point injection (90kW/170Nm), 2L multi-point injection (100kW/190Nm), 2.5L diesel direct injection (83kW/173Nm), 2.2L multi-point injection (110kW/210Nm), 2.8L multi-point injection (142kW/270Nm) and 3.6L multi-point injection (206kW/385Nm). Available with 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
The new 1996 C-Class is offered with a 3 year warranty.
Retail Price
$56,900 - $155,100†
Transmission
4-speed auto or 5-speed manual
Driven Wheels
Rear
Fuel Type
Unleaded, Diesel, or Premium Unleaded
Body Types
Sedan
Powertrain Type
N/A
Retail Price
$56,900 - $155,100†
Transmission
4-speed auto or 5-speed manual
Driven Wheels
Rear
Fuel Type
Unleaded, Diesel, or Premium Unleaded
Body Types
Sedan
Powertrain Type
N/A
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1996 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
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1996 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Available Variants
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Esprit and the most expensive being C36 Amg.
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Power to Weight
57.24 - 139.66 kW/t
57.24 kW/t
139.66 kW/t
Boot Space
430 litres
430 litres
440 litres
Price
$56,900 - $155,100
$44,790
$155,100
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
Years on Sale
1 - 4 years
1 year
6 years
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Base
2026
$87,800
Night Edition
2024
$87,800
Sport Edition
2025
$88,400
Year
2026
2025
2024
Engine Type
1.5L Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle
2.0L PHEV
2.0L Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle
Fuel
Premium Unleaded
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Body Type
Sedan
Number of Doors
4 Doors
Drivetrain
Rear
Maximum Power
150 kW
230 kW
190 kW
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1996 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Dimensions
4,487 mm
1,720 mm
1,394 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,487 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,720 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,394 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,690 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,740 mm |
| Load Capacity | 480 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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See all Mercedes-Benz C-Class PricingThe most expensive Mercedes-Benz C-Class is the undefined that starts from $155,100.
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The most powerful Mercedes-Benz C-Class is the undefined which has 206kW of power and 385nm of torque from its 3.6L Multi-Point Injection engine.
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Mercedes-Benz C-Class is the undefined which weighs 1970 kg (kerb weight).
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Unleaded, Diesel or Premium Unleaded.
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