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1997 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
New from
$52,700 excl. on-roads
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Warranty
3 year, unlimited km
Fuel Efficiency
About the Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Last updated Sep 27, 2025The new Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a Medium Luxury offered in both 4D Sedan and 5D Sedan body styles. Available in Australia from $52,700 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $155,100 for the C36 Amg.
There are 6 variants of the C-Class available in Australia.
Engine options include 2L multi-point injection (100kW/190Nm), 2.5L turbo diesel indirect injection (110kW/280Nm), 2.3L multi-point injection (110kW/220Nm), 2.8L multi-point injection (142kW/270Nm), 1.8L multi-point injection (90kW/170Nm) and 3.6L multi-point injection (206kW/385Nm). Available with 5-speed automatic or 5-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
The new 1997 C-Class is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
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1997 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price
Base
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.8L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $52,700 |
| 1.8L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $55,300 |
Esprit
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $56,900 |
| 2L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $59,500 |
Classic
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $64,800 |
| 2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $61,700 |
| 2.5L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWD | $78,700 |
| 2.3L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $77,700 |
| 2L, 5-speed auto, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $68,300 |
| 2L, 5-speed auto, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $78,700 |
Elegance
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $72,400 |
| 2.3L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $85,900 |
| 2.8L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $104,900 |
| 2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $69,300 |
| 2.5L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWD | $86,900 |
| 2L, 5-speed auto, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $75,000 |
Sport
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $76,600 |
| 2.3L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $90,300 |
| 2.8L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $109,800 |
| 2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $73,500 |
C36 Amg
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.6L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $155,100 |
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1997 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Specs
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1997 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Dimensions
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1997 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Fuel Economy
| Mercedes-Benz C-Class | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1.8L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | Unleaded | - |
| 1.8L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | Unleaded | - |
1997 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Warranty
What is the warranty on a Mercedes-Benz C-Class?
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class FAQs
The cheapest Mercedes-Benz C-Class is the Base that starts from $52,700.
The most expensive Mercedes-Benz C-Class is the C36 Amg that starts from $155,100.
The best towing capacity of a Mercedes-Benz C-Class is null kg offered by the following variants: Base, Esprit, Classic, Elegance, Sport and C36 Amg.
The largest Mercedes-Benz C-Class is the Classic which measures 1720mm wide, 4487mm in length and sits 1460mm tall.
The most powerful Mercedes-Benz C-Class is the C36 Amg which has 206kW of power 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 C36 Amg which weighs 1970 kg (kerb weight).
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded, Unleaded or Diesel.