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    1997 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Classic Pricing and Spec

    From

    $64,800

    excl. on-roads

    Overview

    The 1997 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Classic is a rear-wheel drive, 4-door Sedan that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is regarded as a Medium Luxury built in Germany with prices starting at $64,800 before on-road costs.

    This Mercedes-Benz C-Class is powered by a 2L 4-cylinder engine that has 100 kW of power (at 5500 rpm) and 190 Nm of torque (at 4000 rpm) via a Five-speed Automatic transmission. It has a 62L fuel tank

    The Mercedes-Benz C-Class measures 1414mm (55.7 inches) in height, 4487mm (176.7 inches) in length, 1720mm (67.7 inches) in width with a 2690mm (105.9 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1370kg (3020.3 lbs) of unladen weight. The C-Class Classic comes standard with 195/65 R15 front tyres and 195/65 R15 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.

    Best For
    Family
    Luxury
    Warranty
    3Years
    or
    unlimited km
    Acceleration
    11.5Seconds
    0-100 km/h
    4D Sedan
    petrol
    2L
    rear
    5 AT
    5
    4

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    Power to Weight
    65.93 - 139.66 kW/t
    65.93 kW/t
    139.66 kW/t
    Boot Space
    430 - 465 litres
    390 litres
    465 litres
    Price
    $52,700 - $155,100
    $46,130
    $155,100
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    New this year - 3 years
    4 years
    3 years

    Dimensions

    1414mm
    1720mm
    4487mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    Specifications

    TypeIn-Line
    Size (cc)1998
    Size (L)2L
    Cylinders4
    Camshaft-
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder-
    Power100kW
    Power RPM5500
    Torque190Nm
    Torque RPM4000
    Bore Stroke-
    Compression Ratio9.6

    Transmission5 SP AUTOMATIC
    Final Gear Ratio-
    Suspension Front-
    Suspension Rear-
    Steering MechanismPlastic
    Driverear

    Fuel Combined (L/100km)-
    Fuel Urban (L/100km)-
    Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km)-
    Tank Size (L)62
    Fuel TypeUnleaded
    e10 Compatible-
    CO2 Combined-
    CO2 Urban-
    CO2 Extra Urban-

    Brake Front-
    Brake Rear-
    Tyre Front195/65 R15
    Tyre Rear195/65 R15
    Front Rim Size-
    Rear Rim Size-

    Vehicle Height (mm)1414
    Vehicle Length (mm)4487
    Vehicle Width (mm)1720
    Ground Clearance (mm)-
    Wheelbase (mm)2690
    Turning Circle (m)-
    Unladen Weight (kg)1370
    Gross Combined Weight (kg)-
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg)1850
    Track Front (mm)1505
    Track Rear (mm)1476
    Towing Capacity Brake (kg)0
    Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg)0

    Country Of OriginGermany
    Number of Doors4
    Seats5
    Service Interval KMs-
    Service Interval Months-
    VIN Location-
    VIN Number-
    Warranty KMs-
    Warranty Months36
    Discontinued Date1997-07-31

    ANCAP Rating-
    Euro Air Pollution Standard-
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