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Elegance
2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD
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$69,300†
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Elegance Powertrain & Performance
Explore the powertrain & performance of Mercedes-Benz C-Class Elegance
Showing 5 Configurations
Elegance
2L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD
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$72,400†
Elegance
2.2L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD
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$85,900†
Elegance
2.5L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWD
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$85,900†
Elegance
2.8L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD
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$104,900†
Cruise Control
Steering Wheel Mounted Controls: yes
Cruise Control
Steering Wheel Mounted Controls: yes
Cruise Control
Steering Wheel Mounted Controls: yes
Cruise Control
Steering Wheel Mounted Controls: yes
Cruise Control
Steering Wheel Mounted Controls: yes
Catalytic Converter
Type: 3-Way
Catalytic Converter
Type: 3-Way
Catalytic Converter
Type: 3-Way
Catalytic Converter
Type: Diesel
Catalytic Converter
Type: 3-Way
Emission Control Level
Standard Met: Adr 79/01
Emission Control Level
Standard Met: Adr 79/01
Emission Control Level
Standard Met: Adr 79/01
Emission Control Level
Standard Met: Adr 79/01
Emission Control Level
Standard Met: Adr 79/01
Engine
Automatic Valve Adjustment: yes
Engine Block Composition: Light Alloy
Bore Engine: 89.9
Engine (cc): 1998
Compression Ratio: 9.6
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Head Composition: Light Alloy
Engine (L): 2
Engine Location: Front
Number of Cylinders: 4
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
Stroke Engine: 78.7
Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Engine
Automatic Valve Adjustment: yes
Engine Block Composition: Light Alloy
Bore Engine: 89.9
Engine (cc): 1998
Compression Ratio: 9.6
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Head Composition: Light Alloy
Engine (L): 2
Engine Location: Front
Number of Cylinders: 4
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
Stroke Engine: 78.7
Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Engine
Automatic Valve Adjustment: yes
Engine Block Composition: Light Alloy
Bore Engine: 89.9
Engine (cc): 2199
Compression Ratio: 10
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Head Composition: Light Alloy
Engine (L): 2.2
Engine Location: Front
Number of Cylinders: 4
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
Stroke Engine: 86.6
Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Engine
Automatic Valve Adjustment: yes
Engine Block Composition: Light Alloy
Bore Engine: 87
Engine (cc): 2497
Compression Ratio: 22
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Head Composition: Light Alloy
Engine (L): 2.5
Engine Location: Front
Number of Cylinders: 5
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
Stroke Engine: 84
Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Engine
Automatic Valve Adjustment: yes
Engine Block Composition: Light Alloy
Bore Engine: 89.9
Engine (cc): 2799
Compression Ratio: 10
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Head Composition: Light Alloy
Engine (L): 2.8
Engine Location: Front
Number of Cylinders: 6
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
Stroke Engine: 73.5
Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel System
Ignition Type: Electronic
Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Variable Intake Manifold: yes
Fuel System
Ignition Type: Electronic
Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Variable Intake Manifold: yes
Fuel System
Ignition Type: Electronic
Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Variable Intake Manifold: yes
Fuel System
Ignition Type: Diesel
Injection Carburetion: Diesel Direct Injection
Variable Intake Manifold: yes
Fuel System
Ignition Type: Electronic
Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Variable Intake Manifold: yes
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 16.4
Main Capacity (L): 62
Main Type: Total
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 16.4
Main Capacity (L): 62
Main Type: Total
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 16.4
Main Capacity (L): 62
Main Type: Total
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 16.4
Main Capacity (L): 62
Main Type: Total
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 16.4
Main Capacity (L): 62
Main Type: Total
Oil Pressure
Type: Warning Light
Oil Pressure
Type: Warning Light
Oil Pressure
Type: Warning Light
Oil Pressure
Type: Warning Light
Oil Pressure
Type: Warning Light
Water Temperature
Type: Gauge
Water Temperature
Type: Gauge
Water Temperature
Type: Gauge
Water Temperature
Type: Gauge
Water Temperature
Type: Gauge
Fuel Consumption
EU 83 Combined (L/100km): 7.2
EU 83 Combined (mpg): 33
EU 83 Country Highway (L/100km): 8
EU 83 Country Highway (mpg): 29
EU 83 Standard: Eu 83
EU 83 Urban (L/100km): 11.2
EU 83 Urban (mpg): 21
Fuel Consumption
EU 83 Combined (L/100km): 7.6
EU 83 Combined (mpg): 31
EU 83 Country Highway (L/100km): 8
EU 83 Country Highway (mpg): 29
EU 83 Standard: Eu 83
EU 83 Urban (L/100km): 11.2
EU 83 Urban (mpg): 21
Fuel Consumption
EU 83 Combined (L/100km): 7.6
EU 83 Combined (mpg): 31
EU 83 Country Highway (L/100km): 8.1
EU 83 Country Highway (mpg): 29
EU 83 Standard: Eu 83
EU 83 Urban (L/100km): 10
EU 83 Urban (mpg): 24
Fuel Consumption
EU 83 Combined (L/100km): 5.4
EU 83 Combined (mpg): 44
EU 83 Country Highway (L/100km): 6.9
EU 83 Country Highway (mpg): 34
EU 83 Standard: Eu 83
EU 83 Urban (L/100km): 8.8
EU 83 Urban (mpg): 27
Fuel Consumption
EU 83 Combined (L/100km): 8
EU 83 Combined (mpg): 29
EU 83 Country Highway (L/100km): 9.5
EU 83 Country Highway (mpg): 25
EU 83 Standard: Eu 83
EU 83 Urban (L/100km): 11.5
EU 83 Urban (mpg): 20
Performance
Maximum Speed (km/h): 198
Maximum Speed (mph): 123
Performance
Maximum Speed (km/h): 198
Maximum Speed (mph): 123
Performance
Maximum Speed (km/h): 208
Maximum Speed (mph): 129
Performance
Maximum Speed (km/h): 188
Maximum Speed (mph): 117
Performance
Maximum Speed (km/h): 228
Maximum Speed (mph): 142
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 136
Maximum Power (kW): 100
Maximum Torque (Nm): 190
Measurement Standard: DIN
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4000
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 136
Maximum Power (kW): 100
Maximum Torque (Nm): 190
Measurement Standard: DIN
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4000
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 150
Maximum Power (kW): 110
Maximum Torque (Nm): 210
Measurement Standard: DIN
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4000
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 113
Maximum Power (kW): 83
Maximum Torque (Nm): 173
Measurement Standard: DIN
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5000
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3800
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 193
Maximum Power (kW): 142
Maximum Torque (Nm): 270
Measurement Standard: DIN
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3750
Fuel Economy
EU 83 At 120 km/h 75 mph: 8
EU 83 At 90 km/h 56 mph: 7.2
EU 83 City (L/100km): 11.2
EU 83 City (mpg): 21
Fuel Economy
EU 83 At 120 km/h 75 mph: 8
EU 83 At 90 km/h 56 mph: 7.6
EU 83 City (L/100km): 11.2
EU 83 City (mpg): 21
Fuel Economy
EU 83 At 120 km/h 75 mph: 8.1
EU 83 At 90 km/h 56 mph: 7.6
EU 83 City (L/100km): 10
EU 83 City (mpg): 24
Fuel Economy
EU 83 At 120 km/h 75 mph: 6.9
EU 83 At 90 km/h 56 mph: 5.4
EU 83 City (L/100km): 8.8
EU 83 City (mpg): 27
Fuel Economy
EU 83 At 120 km/h 75 mph: 9.5
EU 83 At 90 km/h 56 mph: 8
EU 83 City (L/100km): 11.5
EU 83 City (mpg): 20
Estimated on the road price†
$69,300†
Estimated on the road price†
$72,400†
Estimated on the road price†
$85,900†
Estimated on the road price†
$85,900†
Estimated on the road price†
$104,900†
Drive
Driven Wheels: Rear
Drive
Driven Wheels: Rear
Drive
Driven Wheels: Rear
Drive
Driven Wheels: Rear
Drive
Driven Wheels: Rear
Limited Slip Differential
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Viscous
Limited Slip Differential
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Viscous
Limited Slip Differential
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Viscous
Limited Slip Differential
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Viscous
Limited Slip Differential
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Viscous
Transmission
Number of Speeds: 5
Shift Lever Location: Floor
Type: Manual
Transmission
Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
Lock Up Auto Only: yes
Mode Select Auto Only: yes
Number of Speeds: 4
Shift Lever Location: Floor
Type: Automatic
Transmission
Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
Lock Up Auto Only: yes
Mode Select Auto Only: yes
Number of Speeds: 4
Shift Lever Location: Floor
Type: Automatic
Transmission
Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
Lock Up Auto Only: yes
Mode Select Auto Only: yes
Number of Speeds: 4
Shift Lever Location: Floor
Type: Automatic
Transmission
Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
Lock Up Auto Only: yes
Mode Select Auto Only: yes
Number of Speeds: 4
Shift Lever Location: Floor
Type: Automatic
Estimated on the road price†
$69,300†
Estimated on the road price†
$72,400†
Estimated on the road price†
$85,900†
Estimated on the road price†
$85,900†
Estimated on the road price†
$104,900†
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